Tailored domestic retrofit decision making towards integrated performance targets in Tianjin, China

Yang, Hongwei; Liu, Li; Li, Xiaojun; Liu, Conghong; Jones, Paul

doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.12.040

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“…Main energy-saving measures include building insulation such as wall insulation, roof insulation, balcony and staircase insulation, replacing doors and windows; improvement of heating supply system efficiency; heat metering. However, in practice, most of the heat metering devices, which were funded by the local government, had never been used [51].…”

Section: Residential Energy Efficiency Retrofit In Tianjinmentioning

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Homeowners’ Willingness to Make Investment in Energy Efficiency Retrofit of Residential Buildings in China and Its Influencing Factors

Huang

Song

2021

Energies

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In China, energy efficiency retrofit of residential buildings is entering a new stage in which homeowners are the main subject. In order to investigate homeowners’ willingness to invest and to analyze its influencing factors, interviews and a questionnaire survey were conducted in central Tianjin, China. The results show that homeowners have a certain willingness to invest in energy efficiency retrofit but that their willingness to pay (WTP) is far from enough to cover the total cost. Among the influencing factors, the homeowner’s age, education level, and retrofit experience as well as the age and floor area of their home are significantly related to their WTP. The reasons for the impact of these factors are further discussed, including the influences of China’s previous housing policies and retrofit policies. Policy recommendations to promote investment by homeowners are suggested based on the findings.

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Section: Residential Energy Efficiency Retrofit In Tianjinmentioning

confidence: 99%

Homeowners’ Willingness to Make Investment in Energy Efficiency Retrofit of Residential Buildings in China and Its Influencing Factors

Huang

Song

2021

Energies

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“…It is important to note that specific retrofit measures should be tailored to the characteristics and requirements of the building. Additionally, cost-effectiveness and feasibility should be considered during the renovation process to ensure the retrofit measures' implementation effectiveness and economic benefits [23]. During the review, it was found that sustainable renovation measures for existing residential buildings are widely considered to involve several main systemic approaches: wall systems, windows and shading systems, roof systems, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as lighting systems.…”

Section: Sustainable Transformation In Different Climate Zonesmentioning

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Section: Sustainable Transformation In Different Climate Zonesmentioning

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Sustainable-Driven Renovation of Existing Residential Buildings in China: A Systematic Exploration Based on Review and Solution Approaches

Huang,

2024

Sustainability

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Under the backdrop of China’s national strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, efforts are underway across governmental, corporate, societal, and individual sectors to actively explore energy-saving renovations in existing buildings. Given that residential buildings constitute a significant proportion of the total energy consumption throughout the lifecycle of buildings in China, sustainable renovation of residential structures can contribute significantly to implementing China’s carbon emission reduction policies. While there exists a plethora of technological means in the market aimed at improving the energy performance of residential buildings, there still needs to be a more systematic discussion on the framework for sustainable renovation of existing Chinese residential buildings, with knowledge dissemination still needing to be more cohesive. In this context, this paper provides a comprehensive review of the field, utilizing bibliometric methods. Through a systematic review of selected peer-reviewed literature from the Web of Science and Scopus databases, the study focuses on the sustainable renovation of existing Chinese residential buildings, categorizing the process into three main stages: sustainable renovation, building performance simulation and suitability assessment. The paper also reviews the research methods adopted by previous researchers in the renovation, simulation and assessment stages, considering various optimization algorithms, variables, objectives, and software tools. Subsequently, the paper synthesizes a research framework comprising these three stages combined for different research objectives, aiming to assist policymakers, designers, and researchers in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the implementation status of sustainable renovation in existing Chinese residential buildings, identifying barriers to implementation, and formulating more efficient renovation policies and strategies for the future.

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“…The current study used a similar question to measure energy awareness. In a study focused on the Chinese residential sector, the probability of retrofitting of dwellings was higher for households who were older (Yang et al, 2017). In another study, Schley and DeKay (2015) investigated the cognitive accessibility of 730 households in 4 similar case studies in the United States.…”

Section: Behavioural Factors That Influence Homeowner Renovation Decisionsmentioning

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Identification of the behavioural factors in the decision-making processes of the energy efficiency renovations: Dutch homeowners

Ebrahimigharehbaghi

Qian

Vries

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Building Research & Information

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Over half of all residential buildings in the Netherlands are owner-occupied. In this study, the influence of behavioural factors on individual decisions toward energy efficiency renovations (EERs) was investigated. This study focused on contextual (e.g. building characteristics), personal (e.g. awareness of energy consumption), and motivational factors (e.g. improving comfort). Logistic regression analyses were selected as the preferred method of analysis. The Netherlands's housing survey energy modules, which was conducted in 2018, was the basis of these analyses. 2878 homeowners were surveyed. Behavioural factors that influence the homeowners' decisions were investigated for four types of EERs: (1) double glazing, (2) insulation, (3) photovoltaic (PV) panel, and (4) sustainable heating. It was found that homeowners' preferences for double glazing were mainly influenced by the characteristics of the building and household and motivation to adopt EERs. Similarly, insulation and PV panels were to be mainly influenced by building characteristics. For sustainable heating, a combination of building and household characteristics and personal factors (e.g. deliberate gas reduction) influenced the decisions regarding this EER. None of the personal factors had a significant impact on the decisions regarding installation of double glazing; in contrast, the installation of PV panels was found to be highly influenced by these factors.

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Tailored domestic retrofit decision making towards integrated performance targets in Tianjin, China

Cited by 13 publications

References 10 publications

Homeowners’ Willingness to Make Investment in Energy Efficiency Retrofit of Residential Buildings in China and Its Influencing Factors

Homeowners’ Willingness to Make Investment in Energy Efficiency Retrofit of Residential Buildings in China and Its Influencing Factors

Sustainable-Driven Renovation of Existing Residential Buildings in China: A Systematic Exploration Based on Review and Solution Approaches

Identification of the behavioural factors in the decision-making processes of the energy efficiency renovations: Dutch homeowners

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