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The Jevons paradox for energy consumption in the EU-27, 1995-2019

Figure Created 30 Aug 2021 Published 09 Sep 2021 Last modified 19 Jan 2022

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Topics: Sustainability transitions

The chart shows how primary energy consumption in the EU-27 has not changed substantially in the period indicated in the chart, despite a fast-paced reduction in energy intensity of the economy, as a result of the Jevons paradox.

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Units:: Index, 1995 = 1
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