Experiences from Local Authorities Stimulating the Adoption of Low-Carbon Technologies by Homeowners

To meet carbon reduction goals, local authorities aim to achieve a market acceleration for owner-occupied singlefamily home renovations by increasing awareness of – and enabling access to – low-carbon technologies for homeowners in target areas. In this framework, this research summarizes and examines project experiences of seven local...

Experiences from Local Authorities Stimulating the Adoption of Low-Carbon Technologies by Homeowners

To meet carbon reduction goals, local authorities aim to achieve a market acceleration for owner-occupied singlefamily home renovations by increasing awareness of – and enabling access to – low-carbon technologies for homeowners in target areas. In this framework, this research summarizes and examines project experiences of seven local...

Evaluation of the use of Home Energy Monitoring and Management Systems (HEMS) to support adoption of renovation measures: D2.3.1. Evaluation report HEMS

In the current context of energy transition, practices for reducing energy consumption are encouraged by many local authority schemes, in particular for households. Homeowners are called upon to change their energy practices to save money, while ensuring better comfort in the home.<br/>Home Energy Monitoring or Management Systems (HEMS) are...

Ecodesign in Central America

This PhD thesis describes and analyses the change process started by the Ecodesign project in Central America, executed between 1998 and 2002. The project started using the concept and praxis developed in Europe. Nine ecodesign projects were performed in industry, and ecodesign was introduced to counterpart organisations. With these first...