No. 06 (2022): Understanding the decision-making process in homeowner energy retrofits | A+BE | Architecture and the Built Environment

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Shima Ebrahimigharehbaghi

302 Pages

ISBN 978-94-6366-532-2

Published: 2022-07-19

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Understanding the decision-making process in homeowner energy retrofits From behavioral and transaction cost perspectives

Shima Ebrahimigharehbaghi
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In 2020, owner-occupied housing accounted for 57% of the housing stock in the Netherlands. Homeowners are fully responsible for the implementation of energy retrofits. Moreover, the processes of energy retrofitting are complex and homeowners face problems such as finding financial support, reliable information and contractors. The complexity of implementing energy retrofits may discourage homeowners from continuing the process and achieving the expected benefits. Behavioural aspects and...