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1 – 1 of 1Stephen Kelechi Dimnwobi, Ebele Stella Nwokoye, Clement Izuchukwu Igbanugo, Chukwunonso Sylvester Ekesiobi and Simplice A. Asongu
This paper empirically assesses energy efficiency (EE) adoption among firms by examining the factors that drive investment in EE in the Onitsha plastic cluster, South-East…
Abstract
Purpose
This paper empirically assesses energy efficiency (EE) adoption among firms by examining the factors that drive investment in EE in the Onitsha plastic cluster, South-East, Nigeria.
Design/methodology/approach
Self-administered questionnaires were delivered to the selected enterprises. A total of 450 questionnaires were administered of which 423 were certified valid and used for the analysis. A Heckit model was developed and estimated.
Findings
Gender, firm size, Joneses effect and expected cost reduction benefits are the significant determinants of EE investment. However, firm structure, government incentives, regulatory requirements and reduction of carbon emission are insignificant drivers of EE investment decisions in the Onitsha plastic cluster.
Originality/value
This paper presents a foremost attempt at analysing the determinants of energy investment in a cluster in Nigeria.
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