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Exploring the rebound effect in Spain through a multisectoral framework

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study estimates projected CO2 emissions based on energy efficiency improvements and the rebound effect. It analyzes the contribution of households, categorized by income deciles, and sectors to emissions, exploring various scenarios related to energy efficiency and the rebound effect. Using the social accounting matrix, the study examines how these scenarios influence emissions across income groups and offers insights into the relationship between energy efficiency, household income, and emissions. The results show that households in deciles VII and X are the largest emitters, and that improvements in energy efficiency in housing, manufacturing, and transportation lead to increased savings, which are spent across sectors based on household income, offsetting efficiency gains. Additionally, the rebound effect does not significantly impact the consumption income of most sectors. These findings provide important implications for policy development, particularly regarding sector-specific emissions and household income levels. • High-income households, mainly deciles VII and X, cause the most carbon dioxide emissions. • Household income influences the carbon dioxide emissions produced by certain sectors. • Higher household income will raise the carbon dioxide footprint, with or without rebound.

Source: Journal of Environmental Management

DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvman.2025.124532

Authors: Miguel Á. Martínez-García, Manuel Alejandro Cardenete, M. Carmen Delgado

Institutions: Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Universidad Loyola Andalucía

Language: English

Topic: Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, No poverty

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,750