Neighbourhood consultancy centres for the adoption of low-carbon technologies by homeowners: Experiences from Dutch initiatives

E. Mlecnik; Oubbol Oung; Ariane Lelieveld; Marianne de Snoo; Coen Vos

Neighbourhood consultancy centres for the adoption of low-carbon technologies by homeowners: Experiences from Dutch initiatives

E. Mlecnik, Oubbol Oung, Ariane Lelieveld, Marianne de Snoo, Coen Vos

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Abstract

Frontrunner local authorities aim to achieve a market acceleration in the owner-occupied single-family home renovation sector by increasing awareness of – and enabling access to – low-carbon technologies in residential target areas. With their easy availability, adaptability, and possible mobility, pop-up consultancy desks can provide local outreach in target areas for achieving home renovation measures.
This research looks into the adoption, use and effectiveness of fixed or mobile energy consultancy desks in target areas organized by local authorities. Local authority initiatives are described, compared and evaluated regarding various parameters. For two local authorities in the Netherlands, Rotterdam and Breda, pop-up initiatives are elaborated upon, examining the number of visitors, needed resources and experienced barriers and opportunities.
The results show that both longer-term fixed and short-term mobile consultancy pop-ups can be suitable for providing energy awareness and consultancy in target areas, and for stimulating the local adoption of low
carbon technologies. The results clarify pros and cons of both approaches and the elements of business models that can be used by other local authorities.
Recommendations for business models for self-supporting consultancy in target areas and guidelines for local authorities are planned. For sustaining the pop-ups, collaboration is recommended with other partners.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Energy Evaluation 2021 Resources
Subtitle of host publication	Energy Evaluation Europe (EEE 2021) conference papers
Number of pages	15
Publication status	Published - 2021
Event	Energy Evaluation Europe 2021 conference: virtual event - online Duration: 10 Mar 2021 → 16 Mar 2021 https://energy-evaluation.org/2021-europe-conference-2/

Conference

Conference	Energy Evaluation Europe 2021 conference
Abbreviated title	EEE 2021
Period	10/03/21 → 16/03/21
Internet address	https://energy-evaluation.org/2021-europe-conference-2/

Bibliographical note

This research is done in the framework of the Interreg 2 Seas project “Triple-A: stimulating the Adoption of low-carbon technologies by home-owners through Awareness and easy Access” (http://www.triple-ainterreg.eu/) funded by the European Fund for Regional Development and the Provinces of South Holland and
West Flanders, and in collaboration with the IEA EBC Annex 75 Cost-effective Building Renovation at District Level Combining Energy Efficiency & Renewables (http://annex75.iea-ebc.org/).

Keywords

renovation
housing
low-carbon
energy consultancy
local authorities
policy instruments

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Neighbourhood consultancy centres for the adoption of low-carbon technologies by homeowners: Experiences from Dutch initiatives

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