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Energy efficiency and appliance’s characteristics considered prior to purchase: differences and similarities between Ireland, Germany, Portugal, Greece, Poland, Spain and Italy
Título Revista
International Journal of Green Energy
Ano (publicação definitiva)
2016
Língua
Inglês
País
Estados Unidos da América
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Abstract/Resumo
This paper reports country differences in the consumer’s most considered characteristics when choosing electrical appliances, including the energy efficiency aspect. A survey was performed to store customers from 7 countries: Ireland; Germany; Portugal; Greece; Poland; Spain; Italy. Results showed consistency between countries in the top three characteristics considered: cost; quality; a balance between price and quality. Differences were found for environmental attitudes and behaviours, purchase motives, and store employees evaluation. The results can support national and store level energy efficiency interventions and policies. Specifically, they can provide input for store employee’s training, in promoting customers purchase of energy efficient appliances.
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Palavras-chave
Energy efficiency,Electrical appliances choice,Country comparison
Classificação Fields of Science and Technology
- Engenharia Mecânica - Engenharia e Tecnologia
- Engenharia do Ambiente - Engenharia e Tecnologia
Registos de financiamentos
| Referência de financiamento | Entidade Financiadora |
|---|---|
| UID/PSI/03125/2013 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
| UID/PSI/04810/2013 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
