Kerala's Power Sector Faces Stagnant Energy Efficiency, Raising Concerns.
The article measures energy efficiency in the power sector of Kerala, India. Researchers used a method called stochastic frontier production function analysis on data from 1970-2017. They found that technical efficiency in energy consumption across all sectors remained constant over time, suggesting a lack of progress in energy efficiency. There were also indications of a potential decline in technical efficiency, raising concerns about the sector's future sustainability.