Translating observed household energy behavior to agent-based technology choices in an integrated modeling framework

Edelenbosch, Oreane Y.; Miu, Luciana; Sachs, Julia; Giarola, Sara; Tavoni, Massimo

doi:10.1016/j.isci.2022.103905

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“…Despite the fact that these initiatives are crucial, it is vital to recognise that they often overlook the importance of considering social and psychological aspects in a more comprehensive and contextual manner [5,73]. In fact, these are traditional top-down approaches that focus on cost-benefit analyses and normative perspectives, barely considering social norms, values, and practices that actually shape consumer behaviours and decisions [6,23,74]. Taking a human-centric approach in the development of such interventions and strategies could help promote the effective purchase of high-energy-efficient household appliances and reduce energy consumption [5,73,74].…”

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“…Within this sector, household appliances play a fundamental role in energy consumption [8,21]. To address this growing trend, governments throughout the world promoted the adoption of effective sustainable energy practices, with particular emphasis on the use of highly energy-efficient household appliances [6]. These appliances are designed to optimise energy consumption, providing efficient services while minimising overall energy consumption to achieve optimal productivity [22].…”

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“…However, the effectiveness of these policies and the advancement in energy efficiency remain uncertain, as their success depends on various factors, such as consumer awareness and understanding of energy-efficient technologies [2,5]. Despite the implementation of numerous policies and programmes, the electricity consumption attributed to residential household appliances and lighting continues to exhibit an annual increase [6,7]. In fact, the residential sector in Europe consumes the largest share of energy, accounting for 26.3% of total European energy consumption [8].…”

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Is This Right for You?: The Key Role of Shop Assistants in Promoting Energy-Efficient Household Appliances

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Orso,

Gamberini

2023

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In 2021, a significant update was made to the household appliance classification system in Europe with the introduction of a new energy-efficient label (EE). This update is a step towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goal 7 of the United Nations, which focuses on sustainable energy. The EE label is an effective tool for reducing overall energy consumption. However, its success relies on the awareness and decision making of consumers when making purchases. During the purchase phase, shop assistants have the potential to play a crucial role in promoting energy-efficient choices. Surprisingly, this aspect has been largely overlooked in previous research. In an attempt to fill this gap, we conducted an exploratory study employing a mixed-method approach, encompassing 22 in-depth interviews and questionnaires administered to shop assistants from various appliance stores. Our findings revealed that shop assistants face challenges in promoting energy-efficient choices, particularly after the introduction of the new EE label, due to a lack of training. This may result in incorrect advice that could impact consumer purchases and their daily energy consumption. Our study emphasises the need to support shop assistants in promoting energy-efficient purchases, to enhance their training, and to incorporate tools such as augmented reality to foster energy-efficient-orientated purchases.

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Is This Right for You?: The Key Role of Shop Assistants in Promoting Energy-Efficient Household Appliances

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“…Lifestyle change is observed through shifts in consumption patterns, related to broad changes in cognitive and contextual drivers. Contextual changes include structural flexibility in people's working and private lives, erosion of family structure, digitalization of day-to-day living, and polarization of wealth (Edelenbosch et al, 2022). Cognitive changes involve attitudes, values, beliefs or ideology which challenge the dominant consumer culture (Kuanr et al, 2020).…”

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Lifestyle, an integrative concept: Cross‐disciplinary insights for low‐carbon research

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Wilson

2023

WIREs Energy & Environment

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Lifestyle change is a fundamental component of transformative pathways to net‐zero emissions. Despite the pervasive use of ‘lifestyle’ as a concept, there is lack of convergence on what constitutes lifestyle due to contrasting perspectives and approaches within and across disciplines. While there is a long tradition of lifestyle research in public health and in marketing, this does not currently inform low‐carbon lifestyle research. We review a wide range of empirical and theoretical lifestyle studies using a directed thematic approach. Focusing on current knowledge within low‐carbon lifestyles research, we draw insights from two contrasting research perspectives (health, marketing) to support and advance low‐carbon research. We argue that ‘lifestyle’ is a unifying meta‐concept comprised of three common integrating elements: behaviours, cognitions, and context. We find variation across research fields reflecting differing emphasis and differentiate integrative from domain‐specific frameworks. Fragmented approaches in low‐carbon research compartmentalise concepts within domains such that ‘lifestyle’ is aligned more closely in meaning to ‘behaviour’, accentuating inconsistencies. Lifestyle heterogeneity is characterised by clusters of cognitive and behavioural factors linked to broad social and material contexts. We identify drivers of lifestyle change, and argue lifestyle is not purely a matter of choice but shaped by contextual factors which lock‐in unsustainable behaviours or facilitate sustainable behaviours. There are important implications for research and intervention. Lifestyle complexities demand a wider analytical lens incorporating cross‐disciplinary datasets and integrative frameworks. Broadening cognitive and contextual dimensions would deepen understanding of lifestyle change. Comprehensive low‐carbon lifestyle interventions should combine multiple strategies, at‐risk groups, and opportunistic circumstance.This article is categorized under: Climate and Environment > Net Zero Planning and Decarbonization Human and Social Dimensions > Behavioral Science

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Translating observed household energy behavior to agent-based technology choices in an integrated modeling framework

Cited by 8 publications

References 39 publications

Is This Right for You?: The Key Role of Shop Assistants in Promoting Energy-Efficient Household Appliances

Is This Right for You?: The Key Role of Shop Assistants in Promoting Energy-Efficient Household Appliances

Lifestyle, an integrative concept: Cross‐disciplinary insights for low‐carbon research

The future of road freight transport and alternative technologies: A case study for Italy

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