How does culture influence low-carbon energy transitions? How can insights about cultural
influences guide energy planners and policymakers trying to stimulate transitions …

For heritage buildings, energy-efficient retrofitting cannot be applied with the same range of
possibilities as with existing buildings. Applying such improvements to heritage buildings …

The ambition of energy policy has long been to reduce carbon emissions, secure energy
supply and provide affordable energy services. In recent years an increasing number of …

The five Nordic countries have aggressive climate and energy policies in place and have
already emerged to be leaders in renewable energy and energy efficiency. Denmark is …

Energy-efficient retrofits (EERs) are probably the most cost-effective method to address
energy poverty in the residential sector. However, actual EER rates are far below those …

Smart home technologies (SHT) refer to devices that provide some degree of digitally
connected, automated, or enhanced services to household occupants. Smart homes have …

The comprehensive retrofit of residential buildings has significant potential to reduce carbon
emissions and provide additional heath and economic benefits. However, in countries such …

To meet climate goals, significant reductions in residential building greenhouse gas
emissions are necessary. Individual and household decisions regarding appliances and …

Trust is critical for facilitating energy transitions in both general and market exchange, and
most particularly in consumer engagement. However, little research has been done to …

Heat decarbonization threatens substantial disruptions in temperate countries. However, the
concept of disruption carries diverse meanings, potentially relating to cost, material space …