Participation in Household Weatherization Programs

Olsen, M. E. (1985). Participation in household weatherization programs. Marriage and Family Review, 9, 1-2, 151-173.

Contends, on the basis of research findings, that grant programs appear to be more acceptable to many households than are no-interest loan programs for promoting household weatherization. It is suggested that such programs would be highly cost-effective for the utility while greatly increasing program participation. (22 ref)

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