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High reduction potentials for energy user behavior in public buildings: how much can psychology-based interventions achieve?

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  • Ellen Matthies
  • Ingo Kastner
  • Andreas Klesse
  • Hermann-Josef Wagner

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  • Ellen Matthies & Ingo Kastner & Andreas Klesse & Hermann-Josef Wagner, 2011. "High reduction potentials for energy user behavior in public buildings: how much can psychology-based interventions achieve?," Journal of Environmental Studies and Sciences, Springer;Association of Environmental Studies and Sciences, vol. 1(3), pages 241-255, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jenvss:v:1:y:2011:i:3:p:241-255
    DOI: 10.1007/s13412-011-0024-1
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    1. McCalley, L. T. & Midden, Cees J. H., 2002. "Energy conservation through product-integrated feedback: The roles of goal-setting and social orientation," Journal of Economic Psychology, Elsevier, vol. 23(5), pages 589-603, October.
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