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Energy Consumption in the EU: The Role of Productivity and Efficiency-Driven Technology

AB’de Enerji Tüketimi: Üretkenlik ve Verimlilik Odaklı Teknolojinin Rolü

Mehmet Ali Çakır(GUMUSHANE UNIVERSITY)0000-0001-7878-5192
Mehmet Kutluğhan Savaş Ökte(ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY)0000-0002-9753-9621
Pages
189–206
Publication Date
2026-07-31
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Using the AMG method, results show that multifactor productivity significantly reduces energy use, while productivity-intensive technologies offer smaller but meaningful reductions.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study investigates how productivity and productivity-intensive technologies affect energy consumption in selected EU countries from 1996 to 2021.
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Key Findings & Data:Using the AMG method, results show that multifactor productivity significantly reduces energy use, while productivity-intensive technologies offer smaller but meaningful reductions.
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Conclusion & Impact:Findings support the EU’s 2030 energy reduction target and suggest policymakers should prioritise productivity-intensive technologies, on-the-job training, and digital tools to decouple growth from energy consumption.
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📍Scope:2021 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Verimlilik · Verimlilik Yoğun Teknoloji · Enerji Tüketimi

Abstract

This study investigates how productivity and productivity-intensive technologies affect energy consumption in selected EU countries from 1996 to 2021. Despite technological progress, fossil fuels still dominate, posing environmental and economic concerns. Using the AMG method, results show that multifactor productivity significantly reduces energy use, while productivity-intensive technologies offer smaller but meaningful reductions. In contrast to prior research linking technology to higher energy demand, this study highlights the importance of efficiency-focused innovation. Findings support the EU’s 2030 energy reduction target and suggest policymakers should prioritise productivity-intensive technologies, on-the-job training, and digital tools to decouple growth from energy consumption.

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Bu çalışma, 1996-2021 döneminde seçilmiş AB ülkelerinde verimlilik ve verimlilik odaklı teknolojilerin enerji tüketimine etkisini incelemektedir. Teknolojik ilerlemelere rağmen fosil yakıtlar hâlâ baskın kalmakta ve çevresel ile ekonomik sorunlara yol açmaktadır. AMG yöntemiyle elde edilen sonuçlar, çok faktörlü verimliliğin enerji tüketimini önemli ölçüde azalttığını, verimlilik odaklı teknolojilerin ise daha sınırlı ama anlamlı katkılar sağladığını göstermektedir. Teknolojinin enerji talebini artırdığı yönündeki önceki çalışmalardan farklı olarak, bu çalışma verimliliğe odaklanan yeniliklerin önemini vurgulamaktadır. Bulgular, AB’nin 2030 enerji azaltım hedefini desteklemekte ve politika yapıcılara verimlilik odaklı teknoloji, hizmet içi eğitim ve dijital araçlara öncelik verilmesini önermektedir.

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Çakır, M. A., Ökte, M. K. S. (2026). Energy Consumption in the EU: The Role of Productivity and Efficiency-Driven Technology. Sosyoekonomi, Cilt: 34 Sayı: 69, 189–206. https://doi.org/10.17233/sosyoekonomi.2026.03.08

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