Transaction costs of energy efficiency improvement

摘要: Various technical studies describe a large potential of energy efficiency improvement measures which can be implemented at low costs. However, it is often argued that these costs do not reflect the full as they include transaction Transaction are collecting information on, making decisions about, and monitoring performance investments. In this paper character magnitude in implementation improvements investigated. The research based on literature survey twelve interviews with managers firms Netherlands. It was found selected companies, mainly consist (2-6% investment), whereas decision (1-2%) (<1%) much smaller. gathered part information, e.g. equipment supplier options, after investment decision. For companies considered study, estimated to between 3 8% investment.