Understanding individual energy use can inform interventions for energy conservation. A longitudinal qualitative interview study shows that energy use behaviour is not simply a matter of individual choice, but rather is influenced by unique personal circumstances and familial and social relationships, which change over time.
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Burningham, K. The significance of relationships. Nat Energy 2, 914–915 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-017-0056-1
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