10.2190/P8H6-GJHK-WDDK-C14X P8H6GJHKWDDKC14X 4 Individual and Institutional Behavior Related to Energy Efficiency in Buldings 57 74 20020509 20020509 20020509 20020509 P8H6GJHKWDDKC14X.pdf http://baywood.metapress.com/link.asp?target=contribution&id=P8H6GJHKWDDKC14X 1 Eric Hirst Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee Energy consumption and energy efficiency in residential and commerical buildings are functions of both technology and people. Although improvements in efficiencies of buildings, appliances, and equipment are important, utlimately it is people who purchase, install, operate, and maintain these technologies. This article reviews recent research on the behavior of individuals and organizations relative to energy use and efficiency in buildings. Household purchase and operating behavior are discussed, as are the behaviors of designers and builders, appliance manufacturers, and financial institutions.

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