Energy efficiency and appliance purchases in Europe: consumer profiles and choice determinants

Rui Gaspar*, Dalila Antunes

*Autor correspondente para este trabalho

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This study seeks to the following: (1) understand the factors/characteristics typically considered when purchasing electrical appliances, (2) analyse the differences between consumer profiles regarding these and (3) understand the factors driving the consideration of energy efficiency class by purchasers. Results indicate a preference for first considering cost, followed by quality and energy consumption considerations. These are correlated positively with the consideration of energy efficiency class in consumer choices. Also, regression analysis shows environmental attitudes to be negative predictors of energy efficiency class consideration, while specific environmental behaviours were positive predictors. Finally, consumer profiles were identified based on gender, age and whether or not the purchaser was accompanied when decisions were made. Implications for retail employee training and the development of persuasive messages for consumers based on established profiles are discussed.
Idioma originalEnglish
Páginas (de-até)7335-7346
Número de páginas12
RevistaEnergy Policy
Volume39
Número de emissão11
DOIs
Estado da publicaçãoPublicado - nov. 2011
Publicado externamenteSim

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