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Publication Date: 2012
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Analyzing Barriers to Energy Conservation in Residences and Offices: The Rewire Program at the University of Toronto
Stokes, Leah C.; Mildenberger, Matto; Savan, Beth; Kolenda, Brian
Applied Environmental Education and Communication, v11 n2 p88-98 2012
Conducting a barriers analysis is an important first step when designing proenvironmental behavior change interventions. Yet, detailed information on common barriers to energy conservation campaigns remains unavailable. Using a pair of original surveys, we leverage the theory of planned behavior to report on the most important barriers for fourteen energy conservation behaviors common in university residences and offices. Our results provide key information for individuals designing community-based social marketing and other behavior change campaigns in an educational setting, particularly for energy conservation efforts. Results also provide guidance for the process of conducting effective barrier assessments. (Contains 2 tables and 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Behavior Change, Marketing, Guidance, Energy Conservation, Barriers, Environmental Education, Surveys, Colleges, Attitude Change, Social Attitudes, Social Behavior, Foreign Countries, College Students, School Buildings, Lighting, Computers, Electronic Equipment
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Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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