Article ID: | iaor20115948 |
Volume: | 39 |
Issue: | 7 |
Start Page Number: | 4089 |
End Page Number: | 4096 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2011 |
Journal: | Energy Policy |
Authors: | Steenhof Paul A, Weber Chris J |
Keywords: | economics |
• Economic and environmental factors underpinned the 33% increase in emissions. • Efficiency gains in household appliances reduced electricity demand and emissions. • Demand side management programs reduced electricity demand and emissions. • Policy encouraging wind had significant impacts at the end of the period. • Future policy should target renewables in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario.