REBOUND Closing Conference on Improvements in Energy Efficiency (October 18, 2013)

The Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) in Mannheim hosts the German REBOUND closing conference titled “Der Rebound-Effekt von Energieeffizienz-Verbesserungen: Viel Wind um Nichts oder Grund zur Sorge?” (The Rebound Effect of Improvements in Energy Efficiency: Hot Air or Cause for Concern?) on October 18, 2013. Over the past three years, the BMBF-sponsored REBOUND research project examined whether increases in energy efficiency are an appropriate means to achieve energy and climate policy goals. Focusing on households in Germany, the ZEW researchers investigated if increased energy efficiency solely leads to more consumption and thus to increasing energy use. They also examined the reasons of the rebound effect and possible countermeasures. The project’s findings will be presented and discussed at the conference. Up to 40 interested persons can participate in the event (the conference language will be German). Participation is free of charge; registration deadline is on September 30, 2013.