Occupants play an unprecedented role on energy use of office buildings and they are often
perceived as one of the main causes of underperforming buildings. It is therefore necessary …

The building sector releases 36% of global CO 2 emissions, with 66% of emissions
occurring during the operation stage of the life cycle of a building. While current research …

This article shows that a simple monetary incentive can dramatically reduce electric energy
consumption (EEC) in the residential sector and simultaneously achieve a more desirable …

In general, occupants' only visible connection to their energy consumption is the bimonthly
or monthly statements that summarize the cost of their energy use. However, a quarter of …

To improve the energy performance of Toronto's post-war multi-unit residential buildings
(MURBs), these buildings must be energy retrofitted. Here, a novel energy retrofit strategy …

Common property (CP) is a significant consumer of electricity in apartment buildings.
Although some apartments in Australia have adopted shared microgrid configurations to …

This paper studies tenant behavior in rental housing when the landlord pays for heating. I
develop a model in which renters have heterogeneous preferences for home size and …

This paper studies tenant behavior in rental housing when the landlord pays for heating. I
develop a model in which renters have heterogeneous preferences for home size and …

Existing multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) are important assets for urban regions such
as Toronto, Canada. These buildings provide high-density housing and allow for the efficient …

Residential energy consumption is largely influenced by thermostat configuration and user
interaction. Smart thermostats differ from other devices, offering new features and control …