Preferences Regarding a Web-Based, Neighborhood-Level Intervention Program to Promote Household Energy Conservation
Year: 2020
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: The aim of this study is to investigate people’s willingness to participate in and their preferences regarding a web-based, neighborhood-level energy conservation program. We created a hypothetical program that incorporates several intervention strategies and presented it to 715 respondents in the form of a stated choice experiment. A strong majority of participants indicated that they would be willing to join such a program. Their preferences as to how the program should be constructed reflected interest in personalized feedback, privacy protection, monetary incentives for reducing energy use, and a relatively short-term initial commitment. However, there was variation in people’s taste for such attributes. We conclude with reflections on how to design and implement a web-based intervention program and on future research possibilities.
Source: Journal of Urban Technology
Authors: Gamze Dane, Jinhee Kim, Dujuan Yang
Institutions: Eindhoven University of Technology, Yonsei University
Language: English
Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W3014395913