This paper is the first and the only systematic literature review on the concept of convergence within the energy-economy-environment linkages. Namely, the paper provides a thorough systematic literature review of energy consumption convergence, CO2 emission convergence, and energy efficiency convergence. The reason the study focuses on these three concepts is that they are interdependent. Energy consumption generates emissions, but if the former occurs in a sensible way that prioritises saving and smartness, energy efficiency is achieved. Thus, if the concept of convergence in energy consumption is to be studied thoroughly, the aspects of emissions and efficiency could not be ignored. A very detailed content analysis has been conducted to provide a snapshot and trends in many aspects. This includes the nature of the analysis, type of convergence concept, data characteristics, construction of variables, analysis framework, and the findings. Citation metrics were used for the identification of the most influential papers, authors, and articles. The citation analysis has revealed that Energy Economics is the most influential journal hosting convergence studies and has gained top ranking in all the enclosed metrics. List J.A. and Apergis N. are the most prolific authors based on total citations and research productivity, respectively.

本文是关于能源-经济-环境联系中趋同概念的第一次也是唯一一次系统的文献综述。即，本文对能源消耗收敛、二氧化碳排放收敛和能源效率收敛进行了全面系统的文献综述。该研究关注这三个概念的原因是它们是相互依存的。能源消耗会产生排放，但如果前者以节约和智能优先的明智方式发生，则能源效率就可以实现。因此，如果要深入研究能源消耗收敛的概念，排放和效率方面是不容忽视的。已经进行了非常详细的内容分析，以提供许多方面的快照和趋势。这包括分析的性质，收敛概念的类型、数据特征、变量的构建、分析框架和结果。引用指标用于识别最具影响力的论文、作者和文章。引文分析表明，《能源经济学》是最具影响力的融合研究期刊，在所有封闭指标中均获得最高排名。List JA 和 Apergis N. 分别是基于总引用次数和研究生产力最多产的作者。引文分析显示，Energy Economics 是最具影响力的融合研究期刊，在所有封闭指标中均获得最高排名。List JA 和 Apergis N. 分别是基于总引用次数和研究生产力最多产的作者。引文分析显示，Energy Economics 是最具影响力的融合研究期刊，在所有封闭指标中均获得最高排名。List JA 和 Apergis N. 分别是基于总引用次数和研究生产力最多产的作者。