Closing the Energy Efficiency Gap: A study linking demographics with barriers to adopting energy efficiency measures in the home

▸ 7 demographic variables linked to 8 barriers to adopting energy efficiency measures. ▸ A modified chi-square test for association was used (first order Rao-Scott corrected). ▸ Results revealed strong associations between most of the demographics and barriers. ▸ Data was collected from 198 interviews in the UK cities of Manchester and Cardiff. ▸ Specific recommendations are presented for regional policy makers and industry.