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Social influence in the adoption of digital consumer innovations for climate change

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  • Vrain, E.
  • Wilson, C.
  • Kerr, L.
  • Wilson, M.

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Digital consumer innovations offer low-carbon alternatives to mainstream consumption practices. We contribute new insights on the importance of social influence in the uptake of digital consumer innovations for climate change across mobility, food, homes, and energy domains.

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  • Vrain, E. & Wilson, C. & Kerr, L. & Wilson, M., 2022. "Social influence in the adoption of digital consumer innovations for climate change," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 162(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:162:y:2022:i:c:s0301421522000258
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2022.112800
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