Identifying non-financial barriers to energy efficiency residential retrofits in low income households
This project will examine non-financial barriers to energy efficiency residential retrofits in low income households in Ireland
Project Insights
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€176,436
Total Project Costs -
3 yr
Project Duration -
2019
Year Funded
Project Description
This research examines non-financial barriers to energy efficiency residential retrofits in low income households using two approaches. The first takes existing data (e.g. CSO data), to identify what groups of low-income households are eligible for assistance under SEAI's Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme and either systematically (a) do not apply for such assistance; or (b) apply for such assistance but abandon their application. The second approach collects data via random survey directly from households that may be eligible for assistance under the scheme and will examine how framing information about the support scheme (e.g. monetary and environmental benefits) affects households' perception of the scheme, including how financial literacy, social image and norms influence scheme participation.
Project Details
Total Project Cost: €176,436
Funding Agency: SEAI
Year Funded: 2019
Lead Organisation: ESRI