| ID | 098565 |
| Title Proper | eterminants of households' space heating type |
| Other Title Information | a discrete choice analysis for German households |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Braun, Frauke G |
| Publication | 2010. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Considering the increasing attention on efficient use of energy, it becomes vitally important to understand the energy-related behavior of households. This article presents empirical evidence on the determinants of the space heating technology applied by a household. Three sets of variables are examined as potential influences-building, socio-economic, and regional characteristics. To highlight both the differences and similarities, the results are obtained from a sample of house owners, and from a sample including all households. The influence of socio-economic factors is similar across these groups. Income is found to exert only a minor impact on the system choice. Dwelling features are significant in determining the heating type, particularly in the sample including all households. Regional effects are important-clear differences prevail between East and West Germany. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol. 38, No. 10; Oct 2010: p5493-5503 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy Vol. 38, No. 10; Oct 2010: p5493-5503 |
| Key Words | Residential Energy Demand ; Heating ; Discrete Choice |