Title: Analysis of the effect of China's industrial structure transformation on energy consumption

Authors: Zhang Minghui, Song Xuefeng, Li Yongfeng

Addresses: School of Management, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou Jiangsu 221008, China. ' China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou Jiangsu 221008, China. ' School of Environment and Spatial Informatics, China University of Mining and Technology, Xuzhou Jiangsu 221008, China

Abstract: There are many factors that affect energy consumption. Among these factors, the industrial structure transformation directly influences energy consumption. This paper makes a concrete analysis on the influence that China|s industrial structure transformation on energy consumption on the basis of the analysis on energy consumption intensity and elasticity. The influence tendency is judged through energy consumption|s industrial structure index. The result shows that energy consumption can be cut down through industrial structure transformation.

Keywords: industrial structure transformation; energy consumption intensity; industrial structure index; China; energy demand; economic growth.

DOI: 10.1504/IJGEI.2004.005892

International Journal of Global Energy Issues, 2004 Vol.22 No.2/3/4, pp.180 - 189

Published online: 23 Dec 2004 *

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