The impact of digital economy on energy conservation and emission reduction: Evidence from prefecture-level cities in China
In the face of global climate challenges and energy crises, China aimed to enhance energy conservation and emission reduction (ECER). This study explored the role of the digital economy in boosting energy efficiency and supporting sustainable development by constructing an index system, applying pri...
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| author | Cheng Zhang Yirui Zhang Hua Zhang Jiaying You Xinke Lv Xinyu Cheng |
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| description | In the face of global climate challenges and energy crises, China aimed to enhance energy conservation and emission reduction (ECER). This study explored the role of the digital economy in boosting energy efficiency and supporting sustainable development by constructing an index system, applying principal component analysis, and using spatial econometric models to assess the impact of digital economic development in China's prefecture-level cities on ECER. Findings revealed regional development disparities and complex spatial interactions that influence ECER. The digital economy showed potential to reduce emissions after reaching a particular scale, suggesting policy recommendations for balanced growth. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7becabe19e974ce4ab96989fa223d53f2025-08-20T02:36:59ZengElsevierSustainable Futures2666-18882024-12-01810028810.1016/j.sftr.2024.100288The impact of digital economy on energy conservation and emission reduction: Evidence from prefecture-level cities in ChinaCheng Zhang0Yirui Zhang1Hua Zhang2Jiaying You3Xinke Lv4Xinyu Cheng5School of Economics and Management, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China; Key Laboratory of Carrying Capacity Assessment for Resource and Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources of the People's Republic of China, Beijing 100083, ChinaSchool of Economics and Management, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China; Key Laboratory of Carrying Capacity Assessment for Resource and Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources of the People's Republic of China, Beijing 100083, ChinaSchool of Economics and Management, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China; Key Laboratory of Carrying Capacity Assessment for Resource and Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources of the People's Republic of China, Beijing 100083, China; Corresponding author at: Rm.317, Building 4, China University of Geosciences, Beijing,100083. China.School of Economics and Management, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China; Key Laboratory of Carrying Capacity Assessment for Resource and Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources of the People's Republic of China, Beijing 100083, ChinaSchool of Economics and Management, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China; Key Laboratory of Carrying Capacity Assessment for Resource and Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources of the People's Republic of China, Beijing 100083, ChinaSchool of Economics and Management, China University of Geosciences, Beijing 100083, China; Key Laboratory of Carrying Capacity Assessment for Resource and Environment, Ministry of Natural Resources of the People's Republic of China, Beijing 100083, ChinaIn the face of global climate challenges and energy crises, China aimed to enhance energy conservation and emission reduction (ECER). This study explored the role of the digital economy in boosting energy efficiency and supporting sustainable development by constructing an index system, applying principal component analysis, and using spatial econometric models to assess the impact of digital economic development in China's prefecture-level cities on ECER. Findings revealed regional development disparities and complex spatial interactions that influence ECER. The digital economy showed potential to reduce emissions after reaching a particular scale, suggesting policy recommendations for balanced growth.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666188824001370Digital EconomyEnergy Conservation and Emission ReductionSpatial AutocorrelationPrincipal Component AnalysisSpatial Econometric Model |
| spellingShingle | Cheng Zhang Yirui Zhang Hua Zhang Jiaying You Xinke Lv Xinyu Cheng The impact of digital economy on energy conservation and emission reduction: Evidence from prefecture-level cities in China Sustainable Futures Digital Economy Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction Spatial Autocorrelation Principal Component Analysis Spatial Econometric Model |
| title | The impact of digital economy on energy conservation and emission reduction: Evidence from prefecture-level cities in China |
| title_full | The impact of digital economy on energy conservation and emission reduction: Evidence from prefecture-level cities in China |
| title_fullStr | The impact of digital economy on energy conservation and emission reduction: Evidence from prefecture-level cities in China |
| title_full_unstemmed | The impact of digital economy on energy conservation and emission reduction: Evidence from prefecture-level cities in China |
| title_short | The impact of digital economy on energy conservation and emission reduction: Evidence from prefecture-level cities in China |
| title_sort | impact of digital economy on energy conservation and emission reduction evidence from prefecture level cities in china |
| topic | Digital Economy Energy Conservation and Emission Reduction Spatial Autocorrelation Principal Component Analysis Spatial Econometric Model |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666188824001370 |
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