The assessment of building energy efficiency in China rural society: Developing a new theoretical construct

He, Bao‐Jie; Yang, Li; Griffy‐Brown, Charla; Mou, Ben; Zhou, Yanan; Miao, Yi

doi:10.1016/j.techsoc.2014.04.002

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“…The present study can contribute to the government's further understanding of the current situation and help in identifying the main problems and implementing effective measures [6]. Earlier studies have been conducted on RBEE, with the focus being the overview of the developments in RBEE [2,7], the assessment of RBEE [8], the critical factors to improve RBEE [9], and energy-saving optimization for the performance parameters of rural building shapes [4]. Research on the overview of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in RBEE is lacking.…”

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confidence: 90%

“…Most of the standards focus on urban buildings. Only one national standard exists for rural regions, that is, "The design standard for energy efficiency of rural residential buildings", which was launched in 2012 [8]. Several actions have been implemented in relation to RBEE, and they include "Promoting Renewable Energy in Rural Areas", "Dangerous Residential Reconstruction based on Energy-Saving Retrofitting", and "New Types of Green Construction Materials for the Countryside" [9].…”

Section: T1-lack Of Policies and Standardsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Rural China is rich in renewable energy resources, including solar, geothermal, wind, and biomass energy. All of them are clean, pollution-free, and widely distributed [8]. Annually, the utilization of renewable energy resources in China is approximately 3 billion and 600 million tons standard coal, and in 2009, the total energy consumption reached 3 billion and 100 million tons [44].…”

Section: S2-abundant Renewable Energy Resourcesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The government should provide economic incentives to rural residents. Financial support is an essential aspect of RBEE [8]. The cost of building an efficient rural housing is approximately 5% greater than the cost of building a traditional one [2].…”

Section: Strategy 5-providing Economic Subsidiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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SWOT Analysis for the Promotion of Energy Efficiency in Rural Buildings: A Case Study of China

Zhang

Guo

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Energies

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Over half of China's total energy consumption is attributed to rural buildings. However, unlike the research into urban areas, few studies have explored the problems of building energy efficiency (BEE) in rural China. This study aims to establish an appropriate strategic plan for promoting rural BEE (RBEE) in China by conducting a strength-weakness-opportunity-threat (SWOT) analysis. Analysis data are obtained from multiple sources, including a comprehensive literature review, governmental reports, related regulations, and semi-structured interviews with a number of critical stakeholders. A matrix of the SWOT analysis is derived to reveal the drivers and barriers in the course of implementing RBEE. Five critical strategies are proposed. We also attempt to explore the internal and external conditions of RBEE in China, which can contribute to the customization and prioritization of policy recommendations for the Chinese government.

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SWOT Analysis for the Promotion of Energy Efficiency in Rural Buildings: A Case Study of China

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Guo

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Energies

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“…Most energy calculation methods have historically been associated with urban building types, but not exclusively so. He and colleagues [21] proposed a new theoretical approach for assessing rural building energy use with the aim to impact upon policy-making and assist decision-makers. Shan et al [22] described surveys of energy use and environmental conditions for rural area examples located across China, though with a limited number of studies in the Southwest, and none in Yunnan.…”

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Opportunities to Improve Sustainable Environmental Design of Dwellings in Rural Southwest China

Pitts

Gao

2019

Sustainability

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This paper addresses the need, established following consultation with stakeholders, for more detailed environmental design guidance to support construction of more sustainable and comfortable rural dwellings in Southwest China. Despite increasing focus on sustainable design in urban developments in China, there are considerable gaps in research and information dissemination for sustainable building in more diverse rural areas. Multiple methods of investigation and analysis have been utilized. Contextual research was undertaken in relation to location, ethnic group, site/location, and building construction options. Visits to typical villages allowed discussions with stakeholders and the gathering of data on existing and new dwelling types and their surroundings. This led to the conclusion that there is insufficient attention paid in understanding residents’ knowledge and skills related to design options; further specific accessible guidance is needed. Resulting from this, quantitative analyses using climate data for 46 locations in Southwest China were used to determine the value of design opportunities to create comfortable internal environments. A need for a more detailed level of guidance that can be used by the stakeholders is presented, and 15 exemplar locations were studied in parametric fashion for typical dwelling design configurations. Outcomes indicated the value of location-specific design optimization; something now recommended for all new/redeveloped dwellings. These findings impact across a wide geographical area and could benefit daily living conditions across many rural settlements in China.

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Socio-economic transition and inequality of energy consumption among urban and rural residents in China

Zhou

Shi

2019

Energy and Buildings

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The assessment of building energy efficiency in China rural society: Developing a new theoretical construct

Cited by 9 publications

References 25 publications

SWOT Analysis for the Promotion of Energy Efficiency in Rural Buildings: A Case Study of China

SWOT Analysis for the Promotion of Energy Efficiency in Rural Buildings: A Case Study of China

Opportunities to Improve Sustainable Environmental Design of Dwellings in Rural Southwest China

Socio-economic transition and inequality of energy consumption among urban and rural residents in China

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