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CHAPTER 13
Conclusion: Comparing Household
Energy Use Across Europe—Uncovering
opportunities for Sustainable
Transformation
Patrick Naef, Marlyne Sahakian
and Gary Goggins
Abstract This chapter considers the similarities and differences between
ten European countries in relation to meso-level considerations when it
comes to household energy usage. We uncover the governing frameworks
and policies related to energy usage, then examine socio-demographic
characteristics including housing tenure and location. Next, we consider
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F. Fahy et al. (eds.), Energy Demand Challenges in Europe,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-20339-9_13
P. Naef (*) · M. Sahakian
University of Geneva, Institute of Sociological Research,
Geneva, Switzerland
e-mail: patrick.naef@unige.ch
M. Sahakian
e-mail: Marlyne.Sahakian@unige.ch
G. Goggins
School of Geography and Archaeology and Ryan Institute,
National University of Ireland Galway, Galway, Ireland
e-mail: gary.goggins@nuigalway.ie