Residential Energy Consuming Behavior and Policy

Global warming is a worldwide problem raising substantial social and governmental attention. Residential energy consumption is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, prompting governments to implement energy-saving subsidy policies to mitigate these effects. An appropriate energy-saving policy has the potential to reduce global carbon dioxide emissions by 10%–15%. However, residential energy consumption continues to rise globally, driven by factors such as population growth, increased income, expanded floor space, and diverse energy mixes. Recent studies have delved into these driving factors, yet there remains a critical gap in understanding the role of energy-saving behavior in influencing residential energy consumption. While technological advancements and policy interventions have been explored, the behavioral aspect of energy consumption remains under-researched, necessitating a deeper investigation into how energy-saving behaviors can be effectively encouraged and integrated into policy frameworks.

This research topic aims to elucidate the energy efficiency gap in the residential sector by examining the underlying reasons from the perspective of energy-consuming behaviors. The primary objective is to identify and analyze the factors that influence residential energy-consuming behavior and assess the effectiveness of related policies. By addressing these questions, the research seeks to provide insights into how behavioral changes can complement technological solutions and policy measures to achieve significant reductions in residential energy consumption.

To gather further insights into the dynamics of residential energy-consuming behavior and policy, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

• influencing factors of residential energy-consuming behavior
• reasons behind the adoption or non-adoption of energy-saving measures in the residential sector
• energy-efficient household appliance purchasing behavior and related policies
• electric vehicles adopting behavior and related policies.

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• Data Report
• Editorial
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• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Policy Brief
• Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: energy consuming behavior, residential energy policy, energy efficiency gap, residential energy transition, residential energy-saving measures

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