CBSM Strategies for Energy Efficiency in Government

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Cath Nind Jan 17, 2006 22:26 pm
Hi All, I am in the process of developing a CBSM strategy to reduce energy use within a large government department. Is anyone aware of successful internal government program…

Barriers to Sustainable Housing

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Sue Baker Brisbane Dec 2, 2005 7:53 am
Hi I'd like to list an item on Listserv regarding barriers to sustainable housing. "Brisbane City Council has introduced a Sustainable Housing Rebate. Under the program Coun…

Re-Sale Value of Sustainable Buildings

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Janelle Wallace Surry Hills (Sydney) Nov 10, 2005 21:45 pm
I am seeking research/data on the value of sustainable buildings around the following: Where a commercial or residential building has been retrofitted, has this changed the …

Do Green Buildings Foster Sustainable Behaviour?

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Natalie Seaba Winnipeg Nov 4, 2005 10:18 am
Hi, Does anybody know of research that has examined whether or not green buildings foster sustainable behavior either within or outside of the building? Thank you for yo…

Incentives as a Means to Motivate SMEs to do Better with Less; A Pathway to Sustainability

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Lynn Johannson Oct 19, 2005 11:46 am
Based on an extrapolation of APEC numbers, there are over 89 million small to medium-sized enterprises in this world, which represents 98 to 99% of all legally constituted employe…

R-2000 Home Energy and Water Efficiency Program

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The goal of the R-2000 program is to increase energy efficiency in new homes and to encourage the construction of environmentally friendly and energy-efficient houses. R-2000 home…

Improving Energy Conservation With Effective Home Audit Programs in California Using Communication and Commitment

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Aronson, E. (1990). Applying social psychology to desegregation and energy conservation. Special Issue: Illustrating the value of basic research. Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 16, 1, 118-132.
The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) in California provided a home audit program as a method to improve energy conservation. This initiative gave homeowners a free home ins…

The Effect of Mild and Strong Public Commitments on Energy Conservation in Jackson, Michigan

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Shippee, G. E., & Gregory, W. L. (1982). Public commitment and energy conservation. American Journal of Community Psychology, 10, 1, 81-93.
Commitment is often an effective behavior change tool in promoting sustainable behavior. After conducting a literature review, two types of commitment were identified as influenti…

Motivating Businesses to Reduce Waste and Recycle

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Purpose and Introduction    Since 1993, King County Green Works has provided technical assistance, information and recognition to help businesses in King County reduce waste, incr…

Energy and Water Reduction: "Green" Hotels

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Patricia Griffin created "Green" Hotels Association in 1993. The goal of this association is to reduce the amount of energy and water consumed by the lodging industry. GHA provide…

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