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Translating observed household energy behavior to agent-based technology choices in an integrated modeling framework
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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... view more
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 investments, and the potential to improve a dwellings' energy use affects the efficiency investments made. Including the various sources of heterogeneity found to characterize the model agents affects the timing and speed of the transition. The results reinforce the need for grounding agent-based models in empirical data, to better understand energy transition dynamics.... view less
Keywords
sustainability; energy consumption; energy; resources; behavior; private household; climate protection; environmental protection; environmental behavior
Classification
Ecology, Environment
Free Keywords
energy sustainability; energy systems; EU-SILC 2004-2018
Document language
English
Publication Year
2022
Page/Pages
p. 1-23
Journal
iScience, 25 (2022) 3
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.isci.2022.103905
ISSN
2589-0042
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed