Abstract
This chapter addresses the following research question: “What are the most important processes which cause the diffusion of energy-efficient renovations” In order to answer this question, this chapter proposes a dynamic hypothesis of how important actors interact with each other and their environment in order to affect the diffusion of energy-efficient renovations. This chapter presents the main feedback loops that will be implemented into the large SD simulation model.
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Causal Loop Diagrams were introduced in Sect. 2.3.5, on p. 41.
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In reality, it seems likely that a small number of architects might become dissatisfied with energy-efficient building designs and in fact become opposed. As this study is concerned with aggregate developments, I omit processes where the application of unmatured technology impedes the diffusion process. See Müller et al. (2008) for some preliminary comments on this issue.
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See Sect. 6.7, specifically p. 191, for a discussion of the different policy types.
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In the rich simulation model presented in Chap. 7, this will be discussed in greater detail. For the sake of simplicity, I do not explicitly differentiate between increased costs due to stricter regulations and the non-financial aspects of stricter regulations.
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Müller, M. (2013). A Feedback Perspective on the Diffusion of Energy-Efficient Renovations. In: Diffusion Dynamics of Energy-Efficient Renovations. Lecture Notes in Energy, vol 14. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-37175-2_6
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