Abstract
A new survey shows that the economy is what motivates Danish owners of single-family houses the most to start energy upgrading, and that improved indoor climate is also an important factor. After the upgrading, homeowners experience both improved economy and indoor climate. In a strategy to increase the number of homeowners who venture into a major energy upgrading of their house, the demonstrated positive side effects, more than energy savings, should be included in the communication to motivate homeowners. The barriers should be reduced by “taking the homeowners by the hand” and helping them to choose relevant energy-saving solutions as well as clarifying the financial consequences
and opportunities.
and opportunities.
Original language | English |
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Journal | REHVA Journal |
Volume | 2014 |
Issue number | 4 (June) |
Pages (from-to) | 55-57 |
Number of pages | 3 |
ISSN | 1307-3729 |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- Energy retrofit
- Homeowner
- Questionnaire Survey
- Occupant satisfaction
- Indoor Climate