Policy instruments to support the diffusion of nearzero energy housing

This research resolves around the question "Which (packages/mixes of) policy instruments from five selected Western European countries have proven to be effective in improving energy efficiency standards in private housing". The research question is formed in collaboration with the province of Overijssel and assessed thee goals the province of Overijssel wants to meet with their energy efficiency policy mix: increasing energy efficiency for private households, strengthening the construction sector, and decreasing dependence on fossil fuels. The province saw interesting policy instruments being used in other EU countries and wanted to know whether those instruments would work in the province of Overijssel.

Autorentext

Stephan Kuiper is an acedemic starter in the energy sector with affinity with mobility and IT.

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This research resolves around the question Which (packages/mixes of) policy instruments from five selected Western European countries have proven to be effective in improving energy efficiency standards in private housing . The research question is formed in collaboration with the province of Overijssel and assessed thee goals the province of Overijssel wants to meet with their energy efficiency policy mix: increasing energy efficiency for private households, strengthening the construction sector, and decreasing dependence on fossil fuels. The province saw interesting policy instruments being used in other EU countries and wanted to know whether those instruments would work in the province of Overijssel.