Residential bioenergy heating: A study of consumer perceptions of improved woodstoves

Nyrud, Anders Q.; Roos, Anders; Sande, Jon Bingen

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2008.04.019

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“…This is similar to the result found by Aguilar (2009) in the examination of investor views of biomass, where biomass investment opportunities were less preferred compared to equity markets and solar/wind renewable energy opportunities. The results also support findings by Nyrud et al (2008) where consumers expressed a preference to continue using their own woodstoves despite the benefits perceived with newer technology associated with the biomass systems.…”

Section: Attitude Theorysupporting

confidence: 83%

Section: Organizational Buying Centresmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For instance, Nyrud et al (2008) found that consumers' perceptions about normative behaviours pertaining to woodstove use was very important to continued bioenergy use. Therefore, the status of using bioenergy and the environmental impact of the woodstove were important considerations (Nyrud et al 2008). In another example, Borchers et al (2007) explored the relative preference that consumers had toward different green energy sources and found that people were willing to pay the most for solar energy followed by generic green sources and wind.…”

Section: Organizational Buying Centresmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…That being said, some research on biomass in the consumer context can be used to guide the measurement of biomass attitudes among organizational buyers. For instance, Nyrud et al (2008) examined attitudes toward biomass in residential use and measured belief items, such as, economic benefits, performance, ease of operation, environmental impact, and perceived norms. Ericsson et al (2004) drew attention to additional issues, such as forest infrastructure to establish a consistent supply and the convenience of district heating.…”

Section: Attitude Theorymentioning

confidence: 99%

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What potential customers are telling us: Organizational buyer attitudes towards forest biomass

Nadeau¹,

Griese²

2011

The Forestry Chronicle

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This paper reports on a study of organizational buyer attitudes towards forest biomass energy for use in heating systems. This topic warrants discussion as global energy needs grow and the Canadian forestry sector experiences economic challenges. In particular, heating systems are an appropriate introductory application for solid forest biomass because it represents an efficient and sustainable fuel use. The attitudes of organizational buyers are assessed and compared against the perceived level of importance for attitudinal items and the views held toward fossil fuels. The results demonstrate that forest biomass is viewed favourably on environmental aspects and on some other attitudinal items of high importance. Managerial suggestions are forwarded to guide the burgeoning sector in its attempt to build awareness and strengthen its perceived image among organizational buyers.Key words: biomass, biomass fuel, attitudes of organizational buyers, biomass as an alternative heat and energy source RÉSUMÉ Cet article fait état d'une enquête sur les attitudes des acheteurs organisationnels envers l' énergie tirée de la biomasse forestière et utilisée dans des systèmes de chauffage. Ce sujet mérite d' en discuter compte tenu de la croissance mondiale en besoins énergétiques et de l' expertise du secteur forestier canadien en matière de défis économiques. Plus précisément, les systèmes de chauffage représentent un niveau de base approprié de la biomasse forestière solide parce que cette dernière constitue une utilisation efficace et durable de combustible. Les attitudes des acheteurs organisationnels sont évaluées et comparées selon le niveau d'importance perçu des éléments reliés aux attitudes et aux perceptions rattachés aux combustibles fossiles. Les résultats démontrent que la biomasse forestière est perçue favorablement en fonction de ses aspects environnementaux et selon certains éléments d'attitudes de grande importance. Des suggestions managériales sont pré-sentées pour guider ce secteur en émergence dans sa tentative de sensibilisation et de renforcement de l'image perçue chez les acheteurs organisationnels.Mots clés : biomasse, carburant produit à partir de la biomasse, attitudes des acheteurs organisationnels, biomasse en tant que source alternative de chaleur et d' énergie

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Section: Organizational Buying Centresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Organizational Buying Centresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Attitude Theorymentioning

confidence: 99%

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What potential customers are telling us: Organizational buyer attitudes towards forest biomass

Nadeau¹,

Griese²

2011

The Forestry Chronicle

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“…Relative advantage referring to the degree to which an innovation/a technology is perceived to be superior to previous/existing technology can be measured in terms of social prestige, convenience or satisfaction. Using the concept of satisfaction as an indicator of adoption decision has been proposed and applied in some studies, e.g., Nyrud et al [17]. The concept of satisfaction assumes that dissatisfaction towards a technology may lead to a need of a new technology type, whereas satisfaction with existing technology convinced consumers to keep their technology, exerting a significant impact on consumer loyalty [18].…”

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Wood-Pellet Heating in Norway: Early Adopters’ Satisfaction and Problems That Have Been Experienced

Skjevrak

Sopha

2012

Sustainability

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Given the vital role of early adopters during the early stage of wood-pellet heating development, this study aims to explore the factors that explain the overall satisfaction among the early adopters of this type of heating as well as the problems experienced with wood-pellet heating in Norway.Ordinal regression was used to analyze empirical data which was collected from a mail survey in autumn 2008. The response rate of 45% was composed of 669 early adopters of wood-pellet heating. Findings show that both economic factor (i.e., cost) and technical factors (i.e., pellet stove performance) have played a significant role in early adopters' overall satisfaction with wood-pellet heating. The most common problems experienced are igniter failure in the pellet stove, lack of committed and competent suppliers/vendors, more time and effort than expected during maintenance, and fines from pellets both during handling and combustion.

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Progress from Blue to the Green World: Multilevel Governance for Pollution Prevention Planning and Sustainability

Awan

Krasławski

Huiskonen

2019

Handbook of Environmental Materials Management

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Residential bioenergy heating: A study of consumer perceptions of improved woodstoves

Cited by 67 publications

References 21 publications

What potential customers are telling us: Organizational buyer attitudes towards forest biomass

What potential customers are telling us: Organizational buyer attitudes towards forest biomass

Wood-Pellet Heating in Norway: Early Adopters’ Satisfaction and Problems That Have Been Experienced

Progress from Blue to the Green World: Multilevel Governance for Pollution Prevention Planning and Sustainability

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