Policymakers can better account for the drivers and barriers related to renovation investments if they take better account of human behavioural factors involved in such decisions. This requires a better understanding of the different actors involved in making decisions on improving the energy efficiency of residential buildings, as well as their respective motivations.

A briefing published last week explores the behaviours of owners, construction contractors and installers in the building sector and how they can influence decisions on whether and when to invest in energy renovations.

Download your digital copy of EEA's briefing here.