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Are energy performance certificates a strong predictor of actual energy use? Evidence from high-frequency thermostat panel data

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  • Hadush Meles, Tensay
  • Farrell, Niall
  • Curtis, John

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  • Hadush Meles, Tensay & Farrell, Niall & Curtis, John, 2023. "Are energy performance certificates a strong predictor of actual energy use? Evidence from high-frequency thermostat panel data," Papers WP749, Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI).
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