The energy rebound effect of residential buildings: Evidence from urban and rural areas in China

Technological progress in energy efficiency is generally considered as an effective measure to address climate change issues. However, the expected results of such might be impacted by rebound effect. Employing linear approximation Almost Ideal Demand System (LA-AIDS) model, this paper aims direct effect residential buildings, considering differences for buildings between urban and rural China over period 1994–2016. The empirical reveal magnitudes consumption. anticipated savings cannot fully achieved either or areas, even significant “back-fire” exists China. More specifically, areas fluctuate 79.43% 110.00%, while that increase from 115.28% 120.40%. main reason demand would when improves. This study provides a reference formulation more targeted policies achieve savings, development education program residents clean project residents.