driving the consideration of energy efficiency class by purchasers. Results indicate a preference for first considering cost … electrical appliances, (2) analyse the differences between consumer profiles regarding these and (3) understand the factors … efficiency class in consumer choices. Also, regression analysis shows environmental attitudes to be negative predictors of energy …

This paper presents an analysis of the cost-effectiveness of high-efficiency appliances in the U.S. residential sector … using cost and efficiency data developed as part of the regulatory process of the U.S. Department of Energy's Appliances and … Commercial Equipment Standards Program. These data are presented as a case study in the development of an ‘efficiency technology …

improvements in energy efficiency (such as more fuel-efficient engines). Since the 1970s growth of energy consumption has slowed … down in Sweden. This means that increasing supply has been counteracted by measures improving overall energy efficiency to …

of the efficacy of U.S. efforts to promote energy efficiency through various standards and programs. …

We explore who are the winners and losers when an energy efficiency standard is introduced (ESS). Whilst there are …

appliance standards, could increase revenue potentials. …

In the development of effective product efficiency policy, the critical element for policy makers is comprehensive … level. This article presents a method (Mapping & Benchmarking) to compare energy efficiency of products across countries … improvement of the efficiency over time for these products. However, part of this improvement is due to increased capacity of the …

appropriate information to the general public regarding temperature control, efficiency of appliances and energy-saving heating … efficiency by improved tank insulation. In the last 5 years condensing boilers have been installed only in 3% of homes … the last 2 years, only 16% had any idea of the energy rating of their new appliances. Use of energy saving light bulbs is …

natural gas appliances, and derived energy reductions associated with certain appliance upgrades and behaviours. The raw data … on dwelling and occupant characteristics, appliances, heating and cooling equipment, and associated behaviours. Replacing …

charging infrastructure. (2) The incremental battery cost of large-battery PHEVs is difficult to justify based on the …) Although quick chargers can reduce charging time, they contribute little to energy cost savings for PHEVs, as opposed to Level …