Energy Consumption for Space Heating: A Discrete–Continuous Approach
用离散-连续选择模型同时估计挪威家庭供暖设备选择与能源消费，发现资本和运营成本显著影响设备选择，家庭特征也很重要，并估算了能源价格和收入弹性。
Energy demand for space heating is estimated using a discrete–continuous choice model which focuses on the relationship between the choice of heating equipment and energy consumption. The model is estimated on Norwegian micro data, and the two stages of the model are estimated simultaneously. The capital cost and the operating cost of the heating systems are both found to have a significant impact on the choice of heating system. Furthermore, the results show that household characteristics are important variables in residential energy models. Energy price elasticities and income elasticities are also estimated.