Removing Behavioral Barriers to Energy Renovation: A Discrete Choice Experiment // C. Chaton, V. Lesgards, S. Zitouni

Existing policy instruments appear insufficient to encourage comprehensive and effective energy renovation of housing, which remains costly and is often perceived as risky. Does easing financial constraints lead to a higher adoption rate for energy renovations ? Can the introduction of a contractual mechanism that intrinsically promotes trust between parties significantly increase this adoption rate ? To answer these questions, we designed and implemented a discrete choice experiment, which is detailed and analysed in this article.