ACEEE | American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy
Nov 1, 2008
Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change: Policy Directions, Program Innovations, and Research Paths
Inspired by the first Behavior, Energy and Climate Change (BECC) conference in 2007, this report explores the policy, program, and research topics from that conference. It provides a thoughtful fra…
Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change: Policy Directions, Program Innovations, and Research Paths
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Inspired by the first Behavior, Energy and Climate Change (BECC) conference in 2007, this report explores the policy, program, and research topics from that conference. It provides a thoughtful framework for moving beyond the typical "rational economic actor" model as a means of understanding human behavior. The assessment demonstrates that behavior-based programs and policies can dramatically reduce energy consumption, but that achieving these savings will require specialized knowledge, research funding, and coordination.
Bridging the Equity Gap for Utility Energy Efficiency Programs
Utility energy efficiency programs have increased investment in low-income households, but significant gaps remain. This report examines spending and savings trends across 48 major U.S. utilities, identifies barriers to expanding low-income programs and highlights policies and program strategies that can improve energy affordability and equitable access to efficiency upgrades.
This report identifies pathways for India’s cement industry to decarbonise at a pace compatible with the national climate goal of net-zero emissions by 2070.
Home Energy Reports and Beyond: Meeting the Moment with Behavior-Based Energy Efficiency
Home energy report programs, in which utilities provide households with personalized insights into their energy use and tips to lower their bills, are a…
Industrial Capital Investment Decisions: Pathways to Energy Program Engagement
New research explores how firms make energy investment decisions
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