A Critical Appraisal of Germany's Thermal Retrofit Policy Turning Down the Heat /

• Κύριοι συγγραφείς: Galvin, Ray (Συγγραφέας), Sunikka-Blank, Minna (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Σειρά: Green Energy and Technology,
• Θέματα: Energy.; Energy efficiency.; Civil engineering.; Building construction.; Environmental economics.; Energy Efficiency (incl. Buildings).; Building Physics, HVAC.; Environmental Economics.; Civil Engineering.

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...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• 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.