Behavioral Assumptions Underlying California Residential Sector Energy Efficiency Programs

Laura Cesafsky, Portland State University Heather Chappells, Ph.D., Lancaster University Marcia Gossard, Ph.D., Washington State University Mithra Moezzi, Ph.D., Ghoulem Research Dulane Moran, Research Into Action Jane Peters, Ph.D., Research Into Action Mersiha Spahic, Portland State University Paul Stern, Ph.D., National Research Council Elizabeth Simmons, Portland State University Harold Wilhite, Ph.D., University of Oslo

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