A critical appraisal of Germany's thermal retrofit policy : turning down the heat /
Germany is seen as a leader in thermal retrofit policy and practice, but how effective is its approach? A Critical Appraisal of Germany's Thermal Retrofit Policy examines this policy in context and assesses its effectiveness. It finds that technical constraints and the costs of retrofitting red...
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| Language: | English |
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London
Springer London Imprint: Springer,
2013.
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| Series: | Green Energy and Technology,
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Table of Contents:
- Methodology for interdisciplinary research on thermal retrofits
- German thermal retrofit policy in context
- Technical possibilities and limitations of thermal retrofits
- The economics of thermal refits
- User behavior / Part 1 Prebound and rebound effects
- User behavior / Part 2 Payback time and fuel price elasticity
- User behavior / Part 3 What is causing the reduction in heating fuel consumption in Germany?
- Discussion: a way forward
- Lessons for other countries.