A proposed model for using the energy-saving features of household appliances

Berényi, László (2025) A proposed model for using the energy-saving features of household appliances. GRADUS, 12 (2). ISSN 2064-8014

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Abstract

Access to affordable and clear energy is listed as Goal 7 of the SDGs. The increased global energy consumption is critical, despite efforts to increase the efficiency of devices. Personal approach to energy saving is key to achieving sustainability. The study focuses on a selected topic within this area. Using the energy-saving features of household appliances is a small but fundamental milestone on the path to change. Understanding the personal motivation behind using or rejecting such features is a valuable contribution to developing both the tools and the behaviors. The study presents a proposed model for measuring the influencing factors of the topic designed for PLS-SEM modeling. A pilot test was conducted using a sample of 198 respondents. The applicability of the technology acceptance approach was confirmed, including the need to add environmentalism to the model. A key conclusion of the analysis is that including use behavior is questionable, as such models are primarily designed to assess intentions.

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