The main objective of this study is to better understand the factors associated with the abandonment of retrofit grant applications in the absence of finan- cial barriers. [...] 4 2.2.1 Method used for the analysis of abandonment of applications The first objective of this paper is the determinants of why low-income households in Ireland abandon energy efficiency retrofit applications. [...] 10 4 Conclusion and policy implications The multidimensional benefits of improving energy efficiency in the dwellings of low-income households can be significant to the lives of the dwellers and important to the emission reduc- tion strategies of many nations across the world. [...] Focusing on expanding the consulting and energy advice components of the schemes, particularly in the early stages, to clearly convey the benefits of energy efficiency retrofits to the occupants may help reduce abandonment rates, as found elsewhere (Achtnicht and Madlener, 2014). [...] The rationale for energy efficiency policy: Assessing the recognition of the multiple benefits of energy efficiency retrofit policy.
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