Aims and Scope
Publishing rigorous energy conservation research that advances efficiency, renewable integration, and sustainable energy systems through innovation and evidence-based policy.
Journal of Energy Conservation
The Journal of Energy Conservation (JEC) is dedicated to advancing energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, and sustainable energy systems through engineering innovation, computational modeling, and policy analysis. We publish original research with measurable energy savings, efficiency improvements, or renewable energy integration outcomes.
JEC provides a platform for engineers, researchers, and policymakers to share discoveries that advance energy conservation technologies and sustainable practices worldwide.
JEC prioritizes original research that directly advances energy conservation through technological innovation, system optimization, and evidence-based policy development. Submissions must demonstrate measurable energy savings, efficiency improvements, or renewable energy integration outcomes.
Renewable Energy Technologies
Solar photovoltaic systems, wind energy, geothermal energy systems, biomass and biofuel production, hydropower systems, and hybrid renewable energy systems with microgrid architectures.
Energy Storage & Distribution
Battery technologies, thermal energy storage, hydrogen production and fuel cells, smart grid infrastructure, demand response, and energy distribution optimization.
Building Energy Systems
HVAC optimization, building envelope design, zero energy buildings, energy-efficient lighting, building energy modeling, and retrofit strategies for existing structures.
Industrial Energy Efficiency
Process optimization, waste heat recovery, cogeneration systems, energy auditing, industrial demand management, and data center energy optimization.
Computational & AI Methods
Machine learning for energy forecasting, neural networks for building prediction, optimization algorithms, digital twins, and energy-efficient computing.
Transportation Energy Systems
Electric vehicle charging, vehicle-to-grid integration, transportation efficiency standards, fleet electrification, and alternative fuel vehicles.
Energy Policy & Economics
Energy efficiency policy evaluation, performance standards, energy subsidy analysis, carbon pricing, energy security, and renewable community models.
Cross-Cutting Technologies
Carbon capture and storage, integrated energy systems, energy-water nexus, agricultural energy efficiency, circular economy approaches, and life cycle assessment.
Applied focus: JEC emphasizes research with clear practical applications. Pure theoretical work without demonstrated energy conservation impact, biological energy metabolism, general environmental science without energy focus, and petroleum exploration are outside our scope.
We publish diverse article formats including:
- Original Research Articles: Experimental or modeling studies with validated energy outcomes
- Systematic Reviews & Meta-Analyses: Evidence syntheses of energy technologies or policies
- Methods & Protocols: Novel measurement or analytical workflows
- Technical Notes: Procedural advances in energy monitoring or assessment
- Case Studies: Real-world implementations with documented results
- Policy Analysis & Perspectives: Expert commentary on energy conservation directions
JEC requires adherence to appropriate reporting guidelines including ISO 50001, ASHRAE protocols, and IEC standards. Studies must include transparent cost assumptions, sensitivity analysis, and data availability statements. All submissions undergo rigorous single-blind peer review by energy specialists.
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