University of South Australia

Influence and Information: How Home Energy Rating Disclosures, Social Networks, and Professional Advice Shape Residential Energy Upgrade Decisions

Financial year
2026
Topic
Empowering advocacy
Consumer type
Households
Grant amount
$125,957
Jurisdiction
National Electricity Market (NEM)
Status
Current

Project summary

This project investigates how householders understand and respond to home energy rating disclosures. It explores the role of social networks and industry intermediaries in influencing upgrade decisions. Using interviews, journey mapping, and network analysis, it examines the experiences of people who have undertaken voluntary or mandatory home energy rating assessments

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