Redesigning Energy Habits: The Role of Home Renovations in Shaping Tenant Behavior

Maria Flouri (), Christos Kontzinos, Bonnie Murphy (), Danka Ördög, Manuela Freté, Panagiotis Kokkinakos and Dimitrios Askounis
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Maria Flouri: Energy Policy Unit, Decision Support Systems Laboratory, School of Electrical & Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Iroon Polytechneiou 9, 15772 Zografou, Greece
Christos Kontzinos: Energy Policy Unit, Decision Support Systems Laboratory, School of Electrical & Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Iroon Polytechneiou 9, 15772 Zografou, Greece
Bonnie Murphy: Smart Innovation Norway AS, Non Profit Research Organization, Hakon Melbergs vei 16, 1783 Halden, Norway
Danka Ördög: Smart Innovation Norway AS, Non Profit Research Organization, Hakon Melbergs vei 16, 1783 Halden, Norway
Manuela Freté: Smart Innovation Norway AS, Non Profit Research Organization, Hakon Melbergs vei 16, 1783 Halden, Norway
Panagiotis Kokkinakos: Energy Policy Unit, Decision Support Systems Laboratory, School of Electrical & Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Iroon Polytechneiou 9, 15772 Zografou, Greece
Dimitrios Askounis: Energy Policy Unit, Decision Support Systems Laboratory, School of Electrical & Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens, Iroon Polytechneiou 9, 15772 Zografou, Greece

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 3, 1-23

Abstract: With an emphasis on pilots in Spain and Portugal, this study examines the connection between Efficient, Sustainable, and Inclusive Energy (ESIE) performance improvements, home renovations, and tenant/owner behavior within the framework of the FORTESIE project (CBDC-powered Smart PerFORmance contracTs for Efficiency, Sustainable, Inclusive, Energy Use). This paper investigates the relationship between tenant behavior along with energy consumption and renovation packages that also include digital technologies and energy efficiency measures. It studies the efficiency and effectiveness of the FORTESIE Common Impact Model (CIM) towards engaging homeowners/tenants, comprehending their driving forces, and implementing customized plans to encourage sustainable energy practices. This study presents applied case studies with different digital and energy literacy backgrounds and emphasizes the importance of considering elements such as cultural settings, energy poverty, and digital literacy when creating sustainable energy engagement approaches and putting them into practice. Taking into account these elements, this study investigates whether the CIM can be used effectively in diverse settings to engage with stakeholders and help create customized and appropriate energy behavior pathways.

Keywords: renovations; renovation technologies; ESIE; performance improvements; domestic buildings; case studies; sustainable behaviors; common impact model; user engagement (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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