Abstract
Based on an analysis of factors influencing
energy-efficiency behaviour the project studied the
effectiveness of energy labels or energy audit reports in
relation to the motivation to the energy related repairs.
It focused on drivers and barriers to energy efficiency
renovations. The following items were studied: energy
efficiency issues when buying home, energy efficiency
issues when improving home, and the role of EPC in the
process of energy efficiency improvements. Information,
advice and support are crucial for the implementation of
energy efficiency measures in homes. Knowledge about
different renovation options and related costs are
important drivers for renovations. Trust in the source of
information is crucial factor in decision-making. It
turned out that the consumer behaviour in energy repairs
is related to the quality of the EPC and information,
professional support, funding system, and social
networks. In Finland the national or local authorities,
tradespeople and EPC were the most trusted sources of
information; respondents were interested to get
professional guidance.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Book of Abstracts, BEhavE 2012 |
| Place of Publication | Helsinki |
| Publication status | Published - 2012 |
| Event | Energy Efficiency & Behaviour, BEhavE 2012 - Helsinki, Finland Duration: 20 Sept 2012 → 21 Sept 2012 |
Conference
| Conference | Energy Efficiency & Behaviour, BEhavE 2012 |
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| Abbreviated title | BEhavE 2012 |
| Country/Territory | Finland |
| City | Helsinki |
| Period | 20/09/12 → 21/09/12 |
Keywords
- consumer motivation
- energy performance certificates
- effectiveness of energy labels
- consumer behaviour
- energy repairs
- advice
- support
