The household sector is a key stakeholder in energy markets, mainly its regulation and policies. Since 1971, electricity and gas demand from Latin American and Caribbean households has more than tripled, outpacing high energy-intensive sectors such as transportation and manufacturing, and reshaping aggregate energy demand. Balancing affordability, quality, and sustainability … [Read more...] about How Do Households Consume Energy in Latin America and the Caribbean?
Raúl Jiménez
Raúl es economista de la División de Efectividad en el Desarrollo de BID Invest. Previamente, realizaba investigaciones en la División de Energía del BID. Sus áreas de interés incluyen la economía de la energía, evaluación de impacto y econometría aplicada. Raúl es PhD en Economía en la Universidad de Roma Tor Vergata. Tiene una maestría en Econometría de la Universidad Torcuato Di Tella y en Economía en la Universidad de San Andrés.
How Much Do Homes Spend on Energy?
Electricity, gas, and transportation fuels are an important component of the household budget. Its use for lighting, heating, cooling, and cooking exemplify some of the basic activities that require a reliable supply. The importance of such services in the family budget reflects its relevance and constitutes a dimension of interest for public policies that seek to guarantee the … [Read more...] about How Much Do Homes Spend on Energy?
How Much Do Homes Spend on Energy?
Electricity, gas, and transportation fuels are an important component of the household budget. Its use for lighting, heating, cooling, and cooking exemplify some of the basic activities that require a reliable supply. The importance of such services in the family budget reflects its relevance and constitutes a dimension of interest for public policies that seek to guarantee the … [Read more...] about How Much Do Homes Spend on Energy?
Composition and Sensitivity of Residential Energy Consumption
The residential sector in Latin America and the Caribbean is experiencing a marked transition to modern energy consumption. … [Read more...] about Composition and Sensitivity of Residential Energy Consumption
Barriers to Electrification in Latin America
When it comes to providing electricity access to homes, both economic and the geographical factors play a role. This column examines the state of economic development of a country in order to explain electricity access. … [Read more...] about Barriers to Electrification in Latin America