Ebook: Household Energy: Economics, Consumption and Efficiency : Economics, Consumption and Efficiency

This book presents topical research in the study of the economics, consumption and efficiency of household energy. Topics discussed include renovation solutions for improving the energy efficiency of existing buildings; features and technology of the zero-energy home; traveler response to the gas price spike; the economic impacts of energy taxes versus household-level emissions caps; promoting sustainable development through integrated wood stove technology, aforestation and agro-aquaculture; and the contribution of social and environmental psychology for understanding and promoting household energy conservation.