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New modern energy consumers in the Greater Mekong subregion |
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| Title | New modern energy consumers in the Greater Mekong subregion |
| Creator | 1. Pan Piyasil 2. Milou Beerepoot |
| Publisher | Joint Graduate School of Energy and Environment |
| Publication Year | 2557 |
| Keyword | energy efficiency, residential sector, low income household, socio-economic data, poverty line |
| Abstract | This study aims to examine a particular income group of energy consumer in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS), which includes Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. This income group, referred as MECON, is defined as those who are those who connect to electricity grid with daily income of $2-5 (2005 PPP). This target group is important for the future energy demand in this region as they are likely to earn higher incomes, own more household appliances, and consume more energy in the near future. This paper discusses on the definition of MECON, and its application. The study, then, uses the method reviewed from literatures, and PovcalNet, World Bank's poverty analysis tool to test if the income range is usable to capture the target group. The result shows the percentage headcount of MECON to national populations in this region, and its trend. The finding suggests that this target group tends to decline in Thailand which is opposite to other GMS countries. Also, MECON group will become more important to residential energy consumption in this region in the future. |
| ISBN | 978-616-92228-1-1 |
