Energy Conservation in University Buildings: Encouraging and Evaluating Reductions in Occupants' Electricity Use.

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Title: Energy Conservation in University Buildings: Encouraging and Evaluating Reductions in Occupants' Electricity Use.
Language: English
Authors: McClelland, Lou, Cook, Stuart W.
Source: Evaluation Review. Feb 1980 4(1):119-133.
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 15
Publication Date: 1980
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: College Buildings, Electrical Appliances, Electricity, Energy Conservation, Higher Education, Leadership Styles, Program Evaluation, Research Design, Research Problems, Sampling, Statistical Analysis, Utilities
Abstract: Electricity conservation programs were implemented in matched pairs of office-classroom-laboratory buildings and dormitories. The methodological problems of predicting consumption levels, interpreting why changes in consumption occurred, and estimating initial waste levels are discussed along with their implications for the conduct of behavioral research on energy conservation. (Author/CTM)
Entry Date: 1980
Accession Number: EJ220376
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Electricity conservation programs were implemented in matched pairs of office-classroom-laboratory buildings and dormitories. The methodological problems of predicting consumption levels, interpreting why changes in consumption occurred, and estimating initial waste levels are discussed along with their implications for the conduct of behavioral research on energy conservation. (Author/CTM)