Comparative Analysis of Homebuyer Response to New Zero-Energy Homes: Preprint

Conference · Thu Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 2004

OSTI ID:15008798

Farhar, B C; Coburn, T C; Murphy, M

In 2004, mail questionnaires were sent to 271 homebuyers in a highly energy-efficient community and 98 homebuyers living in an adjacent conventional community. People surveyed had to have lived in their homes for at least 6 months. The questionnaires addressed perceptions and preferences relative to the new home purchases, and the role, if any, that energy efficiency and solar features might have played in these purchases. Also investigated was the willingness to pay for energy features; preferences on whether energy features should be standard or optional; preferences on energy policies; perceived problems; aesthetics; homebuyer satisfaction and the reasons for it; environmentalism; and experience with the utility company.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Lab., Golden, CO (US)
• Sponsoring Organization: US Department of Energy (US)
• DOE Contract Number: AC36-99-GO10337
• OSTI ID: 15008798
• Report Number(s): NREL/CP-550-35912; TRN: US200427%%231
• Resource Relation: Conference: Prepared for the ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, Pacific Grove, CA (US), 08/22/2004--08/27/2004; Other Information: PBD: 1 Jul 2004
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
AESTHETICS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
HOUSES
SOLAR ENERGY
SHEAHOMES
ZERO ENERGY HOMES
ENERGY-EFFICIENT HOMES
PV
SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS
SOLAR WATER HEATING
PRODUCTION BUILDERS
HOMEBUILDER EXPERIENCE
HOMEBUYER RESPONSE
HOMEBUYER SURVEY
BUILDINGS