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What is missing in research on non-monetary incentives in the household energy sector?

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  • Liebe, Ulf
  • Gewinner, Jennifer
  • Diekmann, Andreas

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Based on current research, the impact of non-monetary incentives on energy consumption and green-energy uptake in the household sector remains unclear. Studies often only provide tests for combinations of measures and consider short time intervals. We provide a systematic review of the literature, point to several shortcomings in existing published studies and make recommendations for future research aiming to inform policy and other decision makers.

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  • Liebe, Ulf & Gewinner, Jennifer & Diekmann, Andreas, 2018. "What is missing in research on non-monetary incentives in the household energy sector?," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 123(C), pages 180-183.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:123:y:2018:i:c:p:180-183
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2018.08.036
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