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to a sustainable energy transition, thereby presenting opportunities for
achieving long-term sustainability goals through changes in complex
interactions (Jensen et al. 2018).
trenDs in nationaL househoLD
energy Campaigns in ireLanD
Prominent national energy campaigns are reflective of Ireland’s energy
policy and associated underlying notions of how, and what kind of,
change might come about. Campaigns generally focus on two main
areas, encouraging retrofitting of homes and increasing energy awareness, both of which fall under popular problem framings in EU energy
policy that prioritise energy efficiency through system optimization,
consumer choice and behaviour change (Jensen et al. 2018). For example, the SEAI have run a ‘Tips and Advice Campaign’ and a ‘Be your
own energy manager’ campaign, focused on providing householders with a series of steps on how to reduce their energy consumption.
Recommendations centre around technical innovation and optimization, including using timers with hot water and heating systems, and
behavioural changes such as ensuring heating and hot water systems
are only switched on as required. Retrofitting is also encouraged, and
information campaigns are generally aimed at encouraging householders to avail of significant grants for energy efficiency and renewable
energy upgrades. over recent years, grant aid for households to engage
in energy efficiency improvements (e.g. cavity insulation; solar photovoltaic systems) is offered through one of several schemes run by the
SEAI. Applications can be made by individual households or as part
of a community scheme, with various funding rates available depending on a number of predefined socio-economic and other criteria such
as the age of dwelling. The SEAI has also undertaken research into
human and psychological factors that influence uptake of such schemes,
with a particular focus on encouraging householders to retrofit and the
barriers thereof (SEAI 2017b). In total, over 375,000 homes received
government grants for energy efficiency improvements between 2000
and 2016.
A review of recent Sustainable Energy Consumption Initiatives
(SECIs) in Ireland according to their problem framing reflects the
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to a sustainable energy transition, thereby presenting opportunities for
achieving long-term sustainability goals through changes in complex
interactions (Jensen et al. 2018).
trenDs in nationaL househoLD
energy Campaigns in ireLanD
Prominent national energy campaigns are reflective of Ireland’s energy
policy and associated underlying notions of how, and what kind of,
change might come about. Campaigns generally focus on two main
areas, encouraging retrofitting of homes and increasing energy awareness, both of which fall under popular problem framings in EU energy
policy that prioritise energy efficiency through system optimization,
consumer choice and behaviour change (Jensen et al. 2018). For example, the SEAI have run a ‘Tips and Advice Campaign’ and a ‘Be your
own energy manager’ campaign, focused on providing householders with a series of steps on how to reduce their energy consumption.
Recommendations centre around technical innovation and optimization, including using timers with hot water and heating systems, and
behavioural changes such as ensuring heating and hot water systems
are only switched on as required. Retrofitting is also encouraged, and
information campaigns are generally aimed at encouraging householders to avail of significant grants for energy efficiency and renewable
energy upgrades. over recent years, grant aid for households to engage
in energy efficiency improvements (e.g. cavity insulation; solar photovoltaic systems) is offered through one of several schemes run by the
SEAI. Applications can be made by individual households or as part
of a community scheme, with various funding rates available depending on a number of predefined socio-economic and other criteria such
as the age of dwelling. The SEAI has also undertaken research into
human and psychological factors that influence uptake of such schemes,
with a particular focus on encouraging householders to retrofit and the
barriers thereof (SEAI 2017b). In total, over 375,000 homes received
government grants for energy efficiency improvements between 2000
and 2016.
A review of recent Sustainable Energy Consumption Initiatives
(SECIs) in Ireland according to their problem framing reflects the