Decision making and energy consumption

Author: Nieves, A. L.
Published: United States : [publisher not identified], 1982
Springfield, Va.: National Technical Information Service, [approximately 1982]
Physical Description: microfiche : negative ; 11 x 15 cm

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Physical, economic and demographic characteristics as determinants of energy consumption in both the residential and commercial sectors have often been investigated. Although these determinants are generally good predictors of consumption it is obvious from the variance obtained in most studies that something in the causal chain has been neglected. Studies in both residential and commercial sectors indicate that from an economic perspective sub-optimal decisions relative to energy consumption/conservation are often made. Past and present government and utility programs have attempted to influence the consumer decision process with mixed but generally disappointing effectiveness. One can only conclude that the information or manner of presentation has been inadequate or inappropriately implemented. Psychological, behavioral and institutional components must be incorporated into our research if the decision process is to be understood.

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DE84006577; PNL-SA-11249; CONF-8210247-1

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DOE contract number: AC06-76RL01830
OSTI Identifier 5280616
Research organization: Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (USA).

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