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Illuminating household energy demand and the policies for its reduction
The amount of energy used to light homes in the UK continues to rise, despite the availability of compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs and significant policy efforts to reduce energy demand for domestic lighting. This paper examines household lighting demand, in the UK, from a socio-technical perspective, drawing on recent in-depth interview data. This research indicates that mood lighting is becoming increasingly significant, that a desire to have stylish interiors can override environmental principles, and that household lighting practices are heavily influenced by the media. The paper concludes that lighting policy must place greater emphasis on engaging with those involved in the design and promotion of household lighting, if we are to significantly reduce energy demand in this sector.
Illuminating household energy demand and the policies for its reduction
The amount of energy used to light homes in the UK continues to rise, despite the availability of compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs and significant policy efforts to reduce energy demand for domestic lighting. This paper examines household lighting demand, in the UK, from a socio-technical perspective, drawing on recent in-depth interview data. This research indicates that mood lighting is becoming increasingly significant, that a desire to have stylish interiors can override environmental principles, and that household lighting practices are heavily influenced by the media. The paper concludes that lighting policy must place greater emphasis on engaging with those involved in the design and promotion of household lighting, if we are to significantly reduce energy demand in this sector.
Illuminating household energy demand and the policies for its reduction
Guy, Simon (author) / Crosbie, Tracey (author) / S., Unknown (author) / T., Unknown (author) / Stokes, M (author)
2008-12-01
Guy , S , Crosbie , T , S. , U , T. , U & Stokes , M 2008 , ' Illuminating household energy demand and the policies for its reduction ' Energy and Environment , vol 19 , no. 7 , pp. 979-993 . DOI:10.1260/095830508786238314 , 10.1260/095830508786238314
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
Domestic energy demand , Energy (miscellaneous) , Household lighting , /dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2300/2305 , /dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2100/2105 , Energy policy , Energy Engineering and Power Technology , Environmental Engineering , Sustainability and the Environment , /dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2100/2101 , /dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2100/2102 , Renewable Energy
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