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Jenny Palm

Jenny Palm

Head of department

Jenny Palm

Energy saving

Author

  • E. Löfström
  • J. Palm

Summary, in English

In this article, we discuss how energy-efficient technology is adopted and domesticated in households. To reach the political goals on energy efficiency, both technological and behavioural changes are needed. We will discuss how new technology is integrated in families' everyday lives and which barriers and enablers arise in relation to technology diffusion. Energy saving issues are illustrated using particular case studies. Since households are vastly heterogeneous with disparate perceptions of energy and energy use, we suggest that there is a need to develop and use different strategies and technological enablers for different household types. © 2012

Publishing year

2012-12-01

Language

English

Pages

87-91

Publication/Series

International Encyclopedia of Housing and Home

Document type

Book chapter

Publisher

Elsevier

Topic

  • Energy Systems

Keywords

  • Adoption
  • Domestication
  • Energy efficiency
  • Everyday life
  • Household
  • Innovation
  • Technology

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISBN: 9780080471716