Understanding the Human Factor of the Energy Transition: Mechanisms Underlying Energy-Relevant Decisions and Behaviors

• Main Author: David Sander (auth)
• Other Authors: Tobias Brosch (auth), Martin K. Patel (auth)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2016
• Series: Frontiers Research Topics
• Subjects: History of engineering & technology; determinants; Interventions; Energy; Decisions; behavioral insights; sustainability; consumer
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

An increasing number of countries are shifting toward sustainable energy economies, emphasizing the use of renewable energy sources, increases in energy efficiency and the abatement of greenhouse gas emissions. The success of such an energy transition will depend not only on the development of new e...