Low carbon thermal technologies in an ageing society – What are the issues?

Rosie Day

Energy Policy, 2015, vol. 84, issue C, 250-256

Abstract: This paper is a commentary on the theme of this special issue, low carbon thermal technologies and older age, and the Conditioning Demand project. Drawing on the project findings, I discuss some key aspects of ageing that are relevant to the roll-out of low carbon technologies in domestic settings in ageing, developed societies. These include biological, cognitive, institutional and social dimensions. I conclude with some suggestions for ways of working to maximise the potential benefits of low carbon thermal technologies for older people.

Keywords: Older people; Elderly; Low carbon; Thermal comfort; Energy transition; Domestic (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2014.11.017

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