Which factors determine the extent of house owners’ energy-related refurbishment projects? A Motivation-Opportunity-Ability Approach

Baumhof, Robert; Decker, Thomas; Röder, Hubert; Menrad, Klaus

doi:10.1016/j.scs.2017.09.025

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“…The inadequate adoption of energy efficient measures by the house owners is a subject widely examined in the literature. Several studies identify the factors motivating or preventing house owners from adopting such measures (e.g., [27,[29][30][31][32][33][34][35][37][38][39][40][41]). In general, the decision of house owners regarding energy efficiency related renovations is the outcome of different factors, which can act either as motives or as barriers for those decisions.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Mundaca et al [54] interpreted it as part of "hidden costs" that have not been adequately considered in the initial cost analysis of a household. Households with higher income are more positively inclined to adopt energy efficient measures, while families with lower income are reluctant to proceed in such an investment [30]. The low-income households, when deciding to perform a renovation, are more likely to perform a more obvious change in their dwelling, such as changing a bathroom or kitchen [55].…”

Section: Economic Factorsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Moreover, it is important for house owners not to be pushed to see energy saving as an individual goal. If energy saving becomes a part of a more integrated process, which includes other improvements on their house, then they are more willing to consider energy efficient solutions [14,30]. The availability of trustworthy technical solutions and policies supporting energy efficiency and allowing house owners to benefit from it is a significant motive to renovations of that type [35].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A supportive social environment (support from family, appreciation by neighbors etc.) increases the motivation of house owners to undertake a renovation project [30]. Especially, for energy related renovations, a supporting social environment has a positive influence on house owners, both on the decision-making process but also during the renovation itself [75].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…There exist several studies on house owners' decision-making towards renovations [29][30][31][32][33][34]. Each of these studies apply to specific contexts.…”

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confidence: 99%

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In this paper, we examine factors affecting owners’ intention for renovation of their detached houses. Furthermore, we analyze their interest in choosing a one-stop-shop (OSS) service for the renovation, even though such a concept is not yet established in Sweden, but emerging in other parts of Europe. Our study is based on responses to an online questionnaire survey of 971 house owners residing in Kronoberg Region in Sweden. About 76% of the respondents intend to renovate in the near future, with approximately 71% of them preferring to renovate individual components of their dwelling and 5% to renovate their whole house in steps. House owners of younger age, higher income, higher education, and those with an interest for environmental issues, were the ones most interested in physical renovations, which improves energy efficiency of the building. For those house owners, one-stop-shop can facilitate the decision-making process, and help them to choose those measures that will improve their quality of life. Approximately 20% of the respondents had a positive view towards an one-stop-shop, which is an indicator that market for such a service exists. Parameters such as quality of work, cost and energy savings and specification of measures to be adopted are the key for the promotion of one-stop-shop. Additionally, house owners want to have a certain level of involvement in the selection of actors performing the renovation. Moreover, financial incentives, e.g., loans, do not play a significant role for the selection of one-stop-shop, but act as complementary motive for house owners.

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“…There exist several studies on house owners' decision-making towards renovations [29][30][31][32][33][34]. Each of these studies apply to specific contexts.…”

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Home renovation is a global phenomenon, where households seek to remodel, reconfigure, and retrofit their home. While often a response to the material conditions of a dwelling, such as decay and damage, renovation also as emerges as a practice central to identity creation, sense of home, and leisure. Importantly, improving household sustainability is increasingly driving renovation activities, as governments and households seek to reduce the environmental impact of residential dwellings. Drawing on data collected from a national survey developed by the authors, this paper explores sustainable renovation practices in Australia. The paper provides a three-level analysis of home renovators. First, the paper profiles recent renovators. Second, the extent to which sustainability was considered by recent renovators during the renovation process is investigated. Third, the relationship between personal values placed on household sustainability and the sustainable renovation practices are explored. The analysis reveals that sustainability is an important renovation driver. However, sustainable renovation practices differ between groups of homeowners, with educated and wealthy homeowners most likely to undertake sustainable renovation. Further, those with a stronger commitment to household sustainability are the most likely to include expensive sustainability technologies as part of their renovations. However, it is younger households, who are less committed to the principles of household sustainability, that are most likely to access government subsidies to support the inclusion of these technologies as part of their renovation. The different profiles and actions of these renovator groups reveal a series of challenges and opportunities for governments seeking to promote household sustainability.

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Which factors determine the extent of house owners’ energy-related refurbishment projects? A Motivation-Opportunity-Ability Approach

Cited by 61 publications

References 29 publications

Swedish House Owners’ Intentions Towards Renovations: Is there a Market for One-Stop-Shop?

Swedish House Owners’ Intentions Towards Renovations: Is there a Market for One-Stop-Shop?

Replication and Upscaling of Energy-Efficient Solutions in the Building Sector

Defining sustainable home renovators in Australia

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