How technological and regulatory factors shape the impact of supply chain digitalization on energy utilization efficiency
Economic Analysis and Policy, vol.89, pp.663-680, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 89
- Publication Date: 2026
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.eap.2025.12.026
- Journal Name: Economic Analysis and Policy
- Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, IBZ Online, Periodicals Index Online, EconLit
- Page Numbers: pp.663-680
- Keywords: China, Energy resilience, Energy utilization efficiency, Environmental Regulatory, Green technological innovation, Supply chain digitalization
- Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC) Affiliated: No
Abstract
This study investigates the dynamic nexus between supply chain digitalization (SCD) and energy utilization efficiency (EUE) as a key pathway to improving energy resilience in urban China. Utilizing a Difference-in-Differences (DID) econometric approach on panel data from 276 cities spanning 2006 to 2021, our analysis reveals that SCD significantly enhances EUE through multiple channels: governmental support for innovation, advancements in green technological development, and stimulation of entrepreneurial ecosystems. The study finds that cities with robust technological infrastructures, diversified economic bases, and excellent business environment experience more pronounced efficiency gains, while regions with stringent environmental regulations show a “squeeze effect” that limits digitalization's positive impact on energy performance. These findings underscore the need for adaptive, policy-driven frameworks that harmonize digital transformation with sustainable energy strategies, offering actionable insights for policymakers and stakeholders aiming to bolster energy resilience and secure energy supply chains.