Exploring the Impact of the E-Conservation Residential Energy Audit Program

Leveraging the Employer-Employee Relationship to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions at the Residential Level

“…It was in this environment that the E-Conservation Residential Energy Education program was created to bridge the gap between housing research, advancement in energy efficiency technologies, and consumer education and implementation. The program's mission was to reach residents and provide them with the knowledge, tools, and experiences that would lead to the adoption of energy efficiency behaviors and measures, thus reducing energy consumption (Kirby et al, 2015;Kirby et al, 2014). This case study examines the development of the E-Conservation Program between 2004 and 2015 as it adapted program strategies in response to consumer needs.…”

“…While this approach did lead to behavioral changes and decreased energy usage, evaluation of the program determined that a large number of the participants did not take action in making their homes more efficient. The primary reasons residents gave for not acting on the audit recommendations were (1) lack of money, (2) lack of time, and (3) lack of information (Kirby et al, 2008;Kirby et al, 2014). While participants acknowledged that the recommendations would increase energy savings, they encountered barriers to taking action on the recommendations.…”

Energy Efficiency 101: Improving Energy Knowledge in Neighborhoods

“…It was in this environment that the E-Conservation Residential Energy Education program was created to bridge the gap between housing research, advancement in energy efficiency technologies, and consumer education and implementation. The program's mission was to reach residents and provide them with the knowledge, tools, and experiences that would lead to the adoption of energy efficiency behaviors and measures, thus reducing energy consumption (Kirby et al, 2015;Kirby et al, 2014). This case study examines the development of the E-Conservation Program between 2004 and 2015 as it adapted program strategies in response to consumer needs.…”

Effectiveness of energy conservation awareness package on energy conservation behaviors of off-campus students in Nigerian universities

“…This assertion agrees with the findings of JICA ( 2005); Ting et al (2011); Davis and Hayes (2011) where the seed for tomorrow's changes was seen as awareness. One obstacle in the adoption of residential energy-efficient practices as affirmed by Kirby et al (2014) is the lack of credible information for consumers. One must understand that the ultimate purpose of raising awareness (Davis and Hayes, 2011) is to improve energy-use patterns and recently supported by Mansor and Sheau-Tingi (2019).…”

“…(2011); Davis and Hayes (2011) where the seed for tomorrow’s changes was seen as awareness. One obstacle in the adoption of residential energy-efficient practices as affirmed by Kirby et al. (2014) is the lack of credible information for consumers.…”