The power of digitalization: A study of the effect of the digital economy on household energy poverty

IF 9 1区 工程技术 Q1 ENERGY & FUELS
Kaixia Zhang , Caiqi Bu
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Abstract

Severe energy poverty is one of the major challenges hindering the achievement of sustainable development in developing countries, while the current rapid advances in the digital economy offer new ways to alleviate energy poverty, the household-level effects of which urgently need to be supported by more empirical research. Using Chinese household-level panel data from 2010 to 2020, we identify the causal effects of the digital economy on household energy poverty by employing the "Broadband China" pilot policy and applying the difference-in-differences (DID) method. Research shows that the digital economy can significantly mitigate household energy poverty, especially among low earning and low educational inputs households. Improving energy accessibility through increased Internet use and promoting energy affordability through increased employment and income are the main channels through which the digital economy can exert an energy poverty reduction effect. Moreover, welfare analyses indicate that the power of digitalization not only reduces household energy poverty, but also further enhances the residents' welfare and improves local carbon reduction welfare performance. This study will provide new ideas from the viewpoint of digital economy development to improve household energy poverty governance in developing countries.
数字化的力量:数字经济对家庭能源贫困的影响研究
严重的能源贫困是阻碍发展中国家实现可持续发展的主要挑战之一,而当前数字经济的快速发展为缓解能源贫困提供了新的途径,其家庭层面的影响亟需更多实证研究的支持。利用 2010-2020 年中国家庭层面的面板数据,通过 "宽带中国 "试点政策和差分法(DID),我们识别了数字经济对家庭能源贫困的因果效应。研究表明,数字经济能显著缓解家庭能源贫困,尤其是低收入和低教育投入家庭的能源贫困。通过增加互联网使用提高能源可及性,通过增加就业和收入促进能源可负担性,是数字经济发挥能源减贫效应的主要渠道。此外,福利分析表明,数字化的力量不仅能减少家庭能源贫困,还能进一步提高居民福利,改善地方碳减排福利绩效。本研究将从数字经济发展的角度为改善发展中国家家庭能源贫困治理提供新思路。
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Energy
Energy 工程技术-能源与燃料
CiteScore
15.30
自引率
14.40%
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审稿时长
14.2 weeks
期刊介绍: Energy is a multidisciplinary, international journal that publishes research and analysis in the field of energy engineering. Our aim is to become a leading peer-reviewed platform and a trusted source of information for energy-related topics. The journal covers a range of areas including mechanical engineering, thermal sciences, and energy analysis. We are particularly interested in research on energy modelling, prediction, integrated energy systems, planning, and management. Additionally, we welcome papers on energy conservation, efficiency, biomass and bioenergy, renewable energy, electricity supply and demand, energy storage, buildings, and economic and policy issues. These topics should align with our broader multidisciplinary focus.
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