Field Assessment of Energy Audit Tools for Retrofit Programs

Edwards, Jerry L.; Bohac, Dorothy; Nelson, Charles R.; Smith, Isaac

doi:10.2172/1087784

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“…For example, comparing the predictions of different engineering models with the utility bills, Edwards et al. () report that engineering models typically overestimate the average actual gas consumption. However, as average actual gas consumption is also determined by average occupant behavior, which is not included in the asset rating models, this comparison does not provide evidence for a systematic mistake in the energy efficiency rating models .…”

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Energy efficiency and household behavior: the rebound effect in the residential sector

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Brounen

2017

The RAND J of Economics

117

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This article investigates the rebound effect in residential heating, using a sample of 563,000 households in the Netherlands. Using instrumental variable and fixed‐effects approaches, we address potential endogeneity concerns. The results show a rebound effect of 26.7% among homeowners, and 41.3% among tenants. We corroborate the findings through a quasiexperimental analysis, using a large retrofit subsidy program. We also document significant heterogeneity in the rebound effect, determined by household wealth and income, and the actual energy use intensity. The findings in this article confirm the important role of household behavior in determining the outcomes of energy efficiency improvement programs.

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confidence: 99%