Promoting Energy Efficiency Investments [electronic resource]: Case Studies in the Residential Sector /
International Energy Agency.
International Energy Agency.
Agence française de développement.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
T'Serclaes, Philippine de.
Devernois, Nils.
Paris : OECD Publishing,
2008.
Existing buildings are responsible for over 40% of the world’s total primary energy consumption. An impressive amount of energy could be saved simply by applying energy-efficient technologies. Yet, various market barriers inhibit energy efficiency improvements in existing buildings and result in energy savings that are significantly lower than potentials.  This publication provides illustrations of policies and measures implemented in five IEA member countries and the European Union. Each case includes relevant background and contextual information, as well as a detailed evaluation of each policy according to five pre-defined criteria: relevance, effectiveness, flexibility, clarity and sustainability.  
"This book was initiated, designed, and coordinated by Philippine de T'Serclaes (IEA) and Nils Devernois (AFD), under the supervision and guidance of Richard Bradley (Head of the Energy Efficiency & Environment Division of the IEA) and Robert Peccoud (Head of the Research Department of AFD)."--P. 3.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 291-321).
section 1. Key concepts -- section 2. Case studies -- section 3. Conclusions.
Existing buildings are responsible for over 40% of the world’s total primary energy consumption. An impressive amount of energy could be saved simply by applying energy-efficient technologies. Yet, various market barriers inhibit energy efficiency improvements in existing buildings and result in energy savings that are significantly lower than potentials.  This publication provides illustrations of policies and measures implemented in five IEA member countries and the European Union. Each case includes relevant background and contextual information, as well as a detailed evaluation of each policy according to five pre-defined criteria: relevance, effectiveness, flexibility, clarity and sustainability.  
Dwellings
Energy conservation
Energy policy