Abstract
The aim of this study was to identify the main market barriers which prevent energy efficiency improvements in cities and communities. The results reveal that despite the differences of the economic, cultural, social and political environments of the studied countries, some main market barriers seem to exist in all countries. The most significant identified barriers were educational/information-related barriers, cost-oriented thinking and bureaucratic/ regulatory barriers. The findings of this study suggest that some strategies could be implemented in all the studied countries: the government bodies should provide incentives for energy efficient refurbishment in forms of financial instruments, policies and subsidies; more supportive regulations and legal framework are needed, and social awareness could be raised by introducing educational programmes at different levels encompassing all stakeholders.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | sb13 munich, Implementing Sustainability – Barriers and Chances |
| Subtitle of host publication | Book of Abstracts |
| Publisher | Fraunhofer IRB Verlag |
| Pages | 33-34 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-8167-8966-6 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-3-8167-8965-9 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| MoE publication type | Not Eligible |
| Event | Sustainable Building Conference, SB13 Munich: Implementing Sustainability - Barriers and Chances - Munich, Germany Duration: 24 Apr 2013 → 26 Apr 2013 |
Conference
| Conference | Sustainable Building Conference, SB13 Munich |
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| Abbreviated title | SB13 |
| Country/Territory | Germany |
| City | Munich |
| Period | 24/04/13 → 26/04/13 |
Keywords
- energy efficient city systems
- financial
- instruments
- low-energy construction
- market barriers
- regulations
- social barriers
