Achieving energy efficiency through behaviour change: what does it take?

This EEA (European Environment Agency) report reviews recent studies on behaviour change and energy use. It shows that up to 20% of the energy we currently consume can be saved through changing behaviour. It focuses on Energy efficiency measures and behaviour change as well as structural factors - such as the impact of liberalisation and the energy mix and energy tariff structures. A certain rebound effect might occur when implementing energy efficiency policies but it is unlikely to be sufficiently high to outweigh the benefits of these policies. In addition, energy efficiency policies have multiple benefits in terms of employment, health and competitiveness that should be considered as well.