Exploring the diffusion of low-energy houses: An empirical study in the European Union

Mark Olsthoorn, Joachim Schleich and Corinne Faure

Energy Policy, 2019, vol. 129, issue C, 1382-1393

Abstract: Diffusion of low-energy houses is an important part of energy and climate policy in the European Union (EU) and in individual EU countries. Key barriers to the adoption of low-energy houses include additional construction costs and uncertainty surrounding actual energy and cost savings.

Keywords: Passive houses; Low-energy houses; Adoption; Buildings; Risk; Patience (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2019.03.043

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