The effect of subsidies, climate, and technology on residential electricity consumption in Qatar

<p>This paper examines the relationship between governmental subsidies, temperature changes, technological advancements, and residential electricity consumption in Qatar by using empirical analysis. This research aims to explore a topic that is rarely explored in current literature. It uses st...

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المؤلف الرئيسي: Esmat Zaidan (16855203) (author)
مؤلفون آخرون: Sa'd Shannak (17191363) (author), Logan Cochrane (7822049) (author)
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Applied economics
Environmental sciences
Climate change impacts and adaptation
Environmental management
Human society
Policy and administration
Energy subsidy
Policy
Climate
Technology
Energy demand management
Residential electricity consumption
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description <p>This paper examines the relationship between governmental subsidies, temperature changes, technological advancements, and residential electricity consumption in Qatar by using empirical analysis. This research aims to explore a topic that is rarely explored in current literature. It uses stochastic frontier analysis to measure energy efficiency and identify factors that cause inefficiencies in electricity consumption. The analysis considers the extent to which government subsidies affect residential electricity consumption, how changes in temperature influence electricity consumption in an economy sensitive to climate change, and how technology affects this consumption. The findings indicate that subsidy elasticity of electricity demand is positive, with a 1 % increase in subsidies leading to a 1.01 % rise in electricity consumption for flats. Reflecting Qatar's climate influence, temperature also correlates positively with usage. Technology has a minimal impact on demand, suggesting that improvements in energy efficiency can help reduce consumption. Our research highlights important policy implications, recommending changes to the current subsidy structure and efforts to improve energy efficiency in Qatar.</p><h2>Other Information</h2> <p> Published in: Utilities Policy<br> License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jup.2025.101998" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jup.2025.101998</a></p>
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spelling The effect of subsidies, climate, and technology on residential electricity consumption in QatarEsmat Zaidan (16855203)Sa'd Shannak (17191363)Logan Cochrane (7822049)EconomicsApplied economicsEnvironmental sciencesClimate change impacts and adaptationEnvironmental managementHuman societyPolicy and administrationEnergy subsidyPolicyClimateTechnologyEnergy demand managementResidential electricity consumption<p>This paper examines the relationship between governmental subsidies, temperature changes, technological advancements, and residential electricity consumption in Qatar by using empirical analysis. This research aims to explore a topic that is rarely explored in current literature. It uses stochastic frontier analysis to measure energy efficiency and identify factors that cause inefficiencies in electricity consumption. The analysis considers the extent to which government subsidies affect residential electricity consumption, how changes in temperature influence electricity consumption in an economy sensitive to climate change, and how technology affects this consumption. The findings indicate that subsidy elasticity of electricity demand is positive, with a 1 % increase in subsidies leading to a 1.01 % rise in electricity consumption for flats. Reflecting Qatar's climate influence, temperature also correlates positively with usage. Technology has a minimal impact on demand, suggesting that improvements in energy efficiency can help reduce consumption. Our research highlights important policy implications, recommending changes to the current subsidy structure and efforts to improve energy efficiency in Qatar.</p><h2>Other Information</h2> <p> Published in: Utilities Policy<br> License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jup.2025.101998" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jup.2025.101998</a></p>2025-07-01T06:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1016/j.jup.2025.101998https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/The_effect_of_subsidies_climate_and_technology_on_residential_electricity_consumption_in_Qatar/29655635CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/296556352025-07-01T06:00:00Z
spellingShingle The effect of subsidies, climate, and technology on residential electricity consumption in Qatar
Esmat Zaidan (16855203)
Economics
Applied economics
Environmental sciences
Climate change impacts and adaptation
Environmental management
Human society
Policy and administration
Energy subsidy
Policy
Climate
Technology
Energy demand management
Residential electricity consumption
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title The effect of subsidies, climate, and technology on residential electricity consumption in Qatar
title_full The effect of subsidies, climate, and technology on residential electricity consumption in Qatar
title_fullStr The effect of subsidies, climate, and technology on residential electricity consumption in Qatar
title_full_unstemmed The effect of subsidies, climate, and technology on residential electricity consumption in Qatar
title_short The effect of subsidies, climate, and technology on residential electricity consumption in Qatar
title_sort The effect of subsidies, climate, and technology on residential electricity consumption in Qatar
topic Economics
Applied economics
Environmental sciences
Climate change impacts and adaptation
Environmental management
Human society
Policy and administration
Energy subsidy
Policy
Climate
Technology
Energy demand management
Residential electricity consumption