The importance of energy-saving behaviour has become crucial due to recent negative events. The current empirical study investigates the factors that influence such behaviour. Hypotheses based on the revised theory of planned behaviour (Ajzen, 2020: 314f.) were formulated to examine the...

Reich werden durch den Klimawandel? Was angesichts der drohenden Szenarien nach kaltem Zynismus klingt, ist wahrscheinlich der einzige Weg zur Rettung der Erde vor der ökologischen Katastrophe. Denn nur mit der Macht des Marktes und seinem Streben nach Profit wird die Versöhnung von Ökonomie...

We examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the formation of energy conservation routines. To do so, we use data from two nationwide surveys of German households, conducted before and during the pandemic. Across the two survey waves, we document a significant increase in the likelihood...

This paper discusses structure, impact, costs, and efficiency of renewable energy supply in the eight largest advanced economies (the G-7 plus Spain), with focus on Germany. Renewables production costs are compared to benefits, defined as reductions in net carbon emissions; technological...