Understanding industrial energy use: Physical energy intensity changes in Indian manufacturing sector

dc.contributor.author	Ray, Binay Kumar
dc.contributor.author	Reddy, B. Sudhakara
dc.date.accessioned	2012-05-30T11:28:22Z
dc.date.available	2012-05-30T11:28:22Z
dc.date.issued	2012-05-30
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/2275/77
dc.description.abstract	We develop and analyze physical energy intensity indicators for Indian manufacturing sector. Energy consumption in five industrial sub-sectors, viz., iron and steel, aluminium, textiles, paper and cement is examined for the period 1990─2005. It is feasible to develop specific energy consumption indicators that reflect the physical reality more accurately than monetary energy intensities. These indicators allow us to analyze the effect of change in product mix over time. The use of physical energy intensity indicators improves comparability between countries, offers valuable input for policy-makers regarding intra-sectoral structural changes, and provides detailed explanation for observed changes in energy intensity. Hence, the results of the study point out the need to use physical indicators for policy making.	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.relation.ispartofseries	WP;WP-2008-011
dc.subject	Energy intensity	en_US
dc.subject	Manufacturing/industry sector	en_US
dc.subject	Product mix	en_US
dc.subject	Energy indicators	en_US
dc.title	Understanding industrial energy use: Physical energy intensity changes in Indian manufacturing sector	en_US
dc.type	Working Paper	en_US