@article{YuMandelThomasetal.2022,
  author    = {Yu, Songmin and Mandel, Tim and Thomas, Stefan and Brugger, Heike},
  title     = {Applying the energy efficiency first principle based on a decision-tree framework},
  journal   = {Energy efficiency},
  volume    = {15},
  doi       = {10.1007/s12053-022-10049-6},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:wup4-opus-80252},
  year      = {2022},
  abstract  = {Energy Efficiency First (EEF) is an established principle for European Union (EU) energy policy design. It highlights the exploitation of demand-side resources and prioritizes cost-effective options from the demand-side over other options from a societal cost-benefit perspective. However, the involvement of multiple decision-makers makes it difficult to implement. Therefore, we propose a flexible decision-tree framework for applying the EEF principle based on a review of relevant areas and examples. In summary, this paper contributes to applying the EEF principle by defining and distinguishing different types of cases - (1) policy-making, and (2) system planning and investment - identifying the most common elements, and proposing a decision-tree framework that can be flexibly constructed based on the elements for different cases. Finally, we exemplify the application of this framework with two example cases: (1) planning for demand-response in the power sector, and (2) planning for a district heating system.},
  language  = {en}
}