The levels and determinants of household insulation activity

Robert Smiley

Energy, 1979, vol. 4, issue 6, 1087-1098

Abstract: This paper provides evidence of current levels of household insulation, including storm windows and storm doors. A logistic probability model is used to determine the effect of heating fuel price, climate, and household characteristics (such as age of head and income) on the likelihood that a household will be well insulated or will intend to add insulation in the near future. Households headed by individuals under 50 years of age are better insulated, as are households with annual income greater than $20,000. Middle income families ($15,000–30,000/yr) are the most likely to plan to add insulation, while low income families are least likely. Households with a head over 65 years of age are less likely to plan to add insulation. These findings, in addition to evidence concerning households which are currently poorly insulated and do not plan to add insulation, are used to recommend modification of recently passed energy legislation.

Date: 1979
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(79)90099-9

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