Translating observed household energy behavior to agent-based technology choices in an integrated modeling framework.

ABSTRACT: Decarbonizing the building sector depends on choices made at the household level, which are heterogeneous. Agent-based models are tools used to describe heterogeneous choices but require data-intensive calibration. This study analyzes a novel, cross-country European household-level survey, including sociodemographic characteristics, energy-saving habits, energy-saving investments, and metered household electricity consumption, to enhance the empirical grounding of an agent-based residential energy choice model. Applying cluster analysis to the data shows that energy consumption is not straightforwardly explained by sociodemographic classes, preferences, or attitudes, but some patterns emerge. Income consistently has the largest effect on demand, dwelling efficiency, and energy-saving inves

SUBMITTER: Edelenbosch OY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8891977 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature