Desired and Undesired Effects of Energy Labels--An Eye-Tracking Study.

ABSTRACT: Saving energy is an important pillar for the mitigation of climate change. Electric devices (e.g., freezer and television) are an important player in the residential sector in the final demand for energy. Consumers' purchase decisions are therefore crucial to successfully reach the energy-efficiency goals. Putting energy labels on products is often considered an adequate way of empowering consumers to make informed purchase decisions. Consequently, this approach should contribute to reducing overall energy consumption. The effectiveness of its measurement depends on consumers' use and interpretation of the information provided. Despite advances in energy efficiency and a mandatory labeling policy, final energy consumption per capita is in many countries still increasing. This paper provide

SUBMITTER: Waechter S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4521693 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature