Behavioral Science and Energy Conservation: Conceptualizations, Strategies, Outcomes, Energy Policy Applications

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Winett, R. A., & Ester, P. (1983). Behavioral science and energy conservation: Conceptualizations, strategies, outcomes, energy policy applications. Journal of Economic Psychology, 3, 3-4, 203-229.
Attempts to show the importance and potential benefits of integrating current behavioral science conceptualizations, methodologies, and specific strategies into mainstream energy …

The Effects of Videotape Modeling and Daily Feedback on Residential Electricity Conservation, Home Temperature and Humidity, Perceived Comfort, and Clothing Worn: Winter and Summer

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Winett, R. A., Hatcher, J. W., Fort, T. R., Leckliter, I. N., Love, S. Q., Riley, A. W., & Fishback, J. F. (1982). The effects of videotape modeling and daily feedback on residential electricity conservation, home temperature and humidity, perceived comfort, and clothing worn: Winter and summer. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 15, 3, 381-402.
Two studies were conducted in all-electric residences in the winter ( n = 83) and summer ( n = 54) to ascertain how energy conservation strategies focusing on the thermostat cha…

Effects of Television Modeling on Residential Energy Conservation

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Winett, R. A., Leckliter, I. N., Chinn, D. E., Stahl, B., & Love, S. Q. (1985). Effects of television modeling on residential energy conservation. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 18, 1, 33-44.
A combination of social marketing, communication, social learning (particularly modeling), and behavior analysis may provide an effective framework for behavior change via films a…

Soft Energy Paths: Toward a Durable Peace

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Lovins, A. B. (1977). Soft energy paths: Toward a durable peace. New York: Harper Colophon Books.

A New Power Base: Renewable Energy Policies for the Nineties and Beyond

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Kozloff, K. L. & Dower, R. C. (1993). A new power base: Renewable energy policies for the nineties and beyond. (pp. 196). Baltimore, MD: World Resource Institute.

A Small Business Guide to Environmental Management

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Peat, Marwick, Stevenson & Kellogg A small business guide to environmental management. Vancouver, BC: The Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

Energy and Material Resources: Attitudes, Values, and Public Policy

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Dunlap, R. E., Grieneeks, J. K. & Rokeach, M. (1983). Human values and pro-environmental behavior. In W. D. Conn (Ed.). Energy and material resources: Attitudes, values, and public policy. (pp. 145-168). Boulder, CO: Westview.

Energy Efficiency Means No Regrets

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Assenza, Marit P (1996). Energy efficiency means no regrets. Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy , 11, 82-85.
Should we wait and see how hot it's going to get or should we act now to prevent global warming caused by greenhouse gases? Marit P. Assenza, a management consultant in Oslo, No…

Thermal Insulation, Materials, and Systems for Energy Conservation in the 1980's

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Kempton, W., Gladhart, P. & Keefe, D. (1983). Home insulation: The user's view. In S.A. Goran, D.M. Greason, & J.D. McAllister (Ed.). Thermal insulation, materials, and systems for energy conservation in the 1980's. (pp. 117-137). Philadelphia: American Society for Testing and Materials.

Consumers and Energy Conservation

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Leonard-Barton, D. (1981). Diffusion of energy conservation and technologies. In J.D. Claxton, C. D. Anderson, J.R.B. Ritchie, & G.H.G. McDougall (Ed.). Consumers and energy conservation. (pp. 97-107). New York: Praeger.

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