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Determinants of homeowner's response to energy conservation in non-metropolitan areas

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  • Laquatra, Joseph
  • Chi, Peter S.K.

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The purpose of this paper is to analyze determinants of the household energy response, including physical adjustments of the house and behavioral adjustments of household members. Three models are constructed: the first is used to quantify conservation actions using an index of energy conservation; the second is employed to identify factors related to behavioral adjustments with respect to no-cost measures; the third model deals with household future energy conservation plans. One of the most important observations from this study is that energy conservation is a cumulative process for households that is multi-dimensional in scope. Another important finding is that household participation in a utility energy audit program is highly related to levels of energy conservation. Special attention is paid to particular socioeconomic groups, who are identified as having specific needs for tailored educational programs.

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  • Laquatra, Joseph & Chi, Peter S.K., 1989. "Determinants of homeowner's response to energy conservation in non-metropolitan areas," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 14(7), pages 397-408.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:14:y:1989:i:7:p:397-408
    DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(89)90135-7
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    1. M R Ferguson, 1993. "Energy-Saving Housing Improvements in Canada (1979–82): A Nested Logit Analysis," Environment and Planning A, , vol. 25(5), pages 609-625, May.
    2. Heutel, Garth, 2019. "Prospect theory and energy efficiency," Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, Elsevier, vol. 96(C), pages 236-254.
    3. Mansouri, Iman & Newborough, Marcus & Probert, Douglas, 1996. "Energy consumption in UK households: Impact of domestic electrical appliances," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 54(3), pages 211-285, July.

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