Household adoption of energy and water-efficient appliances: An analysis of attitudes, labelling and complementary green behaviours in selected OECD countries

作者：Dieu Hang To^*; Grafton R Quentin; Martinez Espineira Roberto; Garcia Valinas Maria

来源：Journal of Environmental Management, 2017, 197: 140-150.

DOI：10.1016/j.jenvman.2017.03.070

• Energy conservation
• Water conservation
• Eco-labelling scheme
• Energy efficiency
• Water efficiency

Using a household-based data set of more than 12,000 households from 11 OECD countries, we analyse the factors underlying the decision by households to adopt energy-efficient and water-efficient equipment. We evaluate the roles of both attitudes and labelling schemes on the adoption of energy and water-efficient equipment, and also the interaction and complementarity between energy and water conservation behaviours. Our findings show: one, 'green' social norms and favourable attitudes towards the environment are associated with an increased likelihood of households' adoption of energy and water-efficient appliances; two, households' purchase decisions are positively affected by their awareness, understanding, and trust of labelling schemes; and three, there is evidence of complementarity between energy conservation and water conservation behaviours.

• 出版日期2017-7-15