Abstract:

Using GDP and energy consumption data of six provinces in central region from 1995 to 2007,this paper compared the energy efficiency of the six central provinces,built a multiple regression model affecting energy efficiency and did some case studies in the areas which had significant differences.The result indicated that the area abundant in energy showed low energy efficiency.Many factors might affect the energy efficiency,and some factors,such as the level of economic development,industrial structure,the price of raw materials and energy price played significant effects on the energy efficiency of Shanxi Province.Thus,to improve energy efficiency,the government should change the economic growth mode,reduce the GDP proportion of coal industry,vigorously develop the tertiary industry,improve economic development,carry out indepth reform of energy pricing system,utilize coal more scientifically and rationally,increase reasonable consumer demand of oil,gas and other energy sources.