There is a strong consent among scholars and policy makers that limiting current global
energy demand and gradually reducing it towards a sustainable level of consumption is a …

Renewable power generation, which is the main driver of power decarbonization, is strongly
supported by government policies. However, there are deficiencies in policy design, eg, a …

Energy retrofits are significant in improving the energy efficiency of existing residential
buildings (ERB) and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. While many countries have …

In spite of the large potential and existing efforts to foster energy efficiency in the residential
sector, much remains to be achieved. This may be partially due to the many barriers and …

Energy efficiency policies play a key role in the transformation to a 'green energy economy'.
In this paper, we take stock of the impacts of the existing energy efficiency policy instruments …

Green retrofit in existing buildings is of great significance in achieving a sustainable
environment. Various policies have been introduced around the world to promote building …

The housing sector is a substantial consumer of energy, and therefore a focus for energy
savings efforts. The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), introduced in 2002 …

The household sector is one of the most energy-intensive sectors in Europe, and thus a focal
point for reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy consumption. Energy …

Abstract The Energy Efficiency First (EE1st) principle has recently been placed onto the
political agenda in the European Union (EU). While the general rationale for EE1st is …

The residential building sector is a major driver of current and future energy consumption
and associated emissions, which can be potentially mitigated through significant energy …