Glossary:Physical energy flow accounts (PEFA)
Physical energy flow accounts (PEFA) are a statistical accounting framework that record the flows of energy (in terajoules) from the environment to the economy (natural inputs), within the economy (products), and from the economy back to the environment (residuals).
PEFA is one module of European Environmental Economic Accounts (short: environmental accounts). PEFA complement the traditional energy statistics, balances and derived indicators which are the main reference data source for EU energy policies.
PEFA accounts are arranged in a way fully compatible with concepts, principles, and classifications of national accounts – thus enabling integrated analyses of environmental, energy and economic issues e.g. through environmental-economic modelling.
Further information
- Physical energy flow accounts (Eurostat website)
- Energy use by businesses and households
- Regulation No 691/2011 on European Environmental Economic Accounts, consolidated version