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What is Energy-efficient Household Appliances

Handbook of Research on Sustainable Consumption and Production for Greener Economies
Refers to all appliances used in homes that have the ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and use less energy such as water and electricity; and include washing machines, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, dryers and air cleaners, etc.
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Exploring Intention to Purchase Energy-Efficient Home Appliances: An Extension of the Theory of Planned Behavior
Ahmed Chemseddine Bouarar (University of Medea, Algeria), Kamel Mouloudj (University of Medea, Algeria), Asma Makhlouf (University of Medea, Algeria), and Smail Mouloudj (University of Medea, Algeria)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-8969-7.ch004
Abstract
The corporations' irrational behavior and individuals' alike had a disastrous effect on the environment due to increasing energy consumption and causing a massive squandering of natural resources. That prompted researchers and practitioners worldwide (in developed and developing countries) to consider and pay immense attention to saving energy behavior. Hence, this chapter seeks to identify the factors that affect the intention to purchase energy-efficient home appliances in Algeria. Data were collected using a convenience sample; consumers in three cities were invited to participate in a questionnaire survey. The analysis was ultimately conducted on 193 valid questionnaires. The findings revealed that attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control (PBC), and environmental awareness positively impacted the intention to purchase energy-efficient home appliances. Therefore, this chapter provides relevant policy recommendations on stimulating consumer's intention to purchase energy-efficient home appliances.
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