Affecting consumer behaviour on energy demand
OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)Published 1 March 2007Open access
Mari Martiskainen
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Abstract
This report provides a review of the literature on household energy consuming behaviours and how those behaviours can best be influenced with the goal of reducing energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions (CO2). The research also examines whether and how measures to encourage behavioural change can be included within future phases of the UK's Energy Efficiency Commitment and related policies.
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