A critical appraisal of Germany's thermal retrofit policy turning down the heat /

This book examines Germany's thermal retrofit policy in context and assesses its effectiveness.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Galvin, Ray.
Corporate Authors: SpringerLink (Online service)
Group Author: Sunikka, Minna.
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Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
Series: Green energy and technology
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Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5367-2
Summary: This book examines Germany's thermal retrofit policy in context and assesses its effectiveness.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (148 p.)
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9781447153672 (electronic bk.)
1447153677 (electronic bk.)
Index Number: TH7226
CLC: TU83
Contents: Introduction --
Development of German Retrofit Policy --
German Retrofit Policy in Context --
The Technical Potential and Limitations of Thermal Retrofits in Germany --
The Prebound Effect: Discrepancies Between Measured and Calculated Consumption --
The Economics of Thermal Retrofits in Germany --
Why is Domestic Heating Fuel Consumption Falling in Germany? --
How Fuel Price Elasticity Affects the Economics of Thermal Retrofits --
Conclusions: A New Way Forward.