Rebound effects, also known as take-back effects, refer to the behavioral or systemic responses that can be experienced after a new technology or policy measure has been implemented. Such rebound effects have been experienced from efforts to reduce energy use, climate emissions, and other pollutants as well as polluting behavior. This chapter presents a detailed account of the concept of rebound effects and presents examples of different areas where rebound effects are observed. The chapter also discusses the usefulness and limitations of the concept rebound effects in relation to improving the knowledge of the unintended consequences of renewable energy. Finally, potential rebound effects connected to nanomaterials used in new types of energy harvesting technologies are presented. © Springer-Verlag London 2013.
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Sorrell, S. (2009). The Evidence for Direct Rebound Effects. In Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Consumption (pp. 23–46). Palgrave Macmillan UK. https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230583108_2
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