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- Title
Household Behavior and the Use of Natural Gas for Home Heating.
- Authors
Verhallen, Theo M. M.; Van Raaij, W. Fred
- Abstract
The factors that determine energy use for home heating are investigated in this study. Household behavior and home characteristics prove to be the major determinants, whereas attitudes are of minor importance. Home insulation has two opposing effects on energy use: lower thermostat settings, but more airing out of rooms.
- Subjects
HOUSEHOLD appliances; ENERGY consumption; HEATING; HOUSEHOLDS; NATURAL gas; THERMOSTAT; HOUSE insulation; TEMPERATURE control; CONSERVATION of natural resources; SUSTAINABLE living
- Publication
Journal of Consumer Research, 1981, Vol 8, Issue 3, p253
- ISSN
0093-5301
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1086/208862