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Realtors are seen as important enablers of behavior change toward a low-carbon future through the communication of sustainability measures to home buyers and sellers. In 2012/2013, research was conducted to assess Californian Realtors' knowledge of, and perceptions towards, sustainable housing using an online survey instrument. The majority of respondents consider good insulation to be the most important feature to contribute to a more sustainable home, yet the green features that buyers most commonly ask about are dual-paned windows and tankless hot water. The biggest barriers to incorporating energy-efficient features into a home continue to focus on cost and poor access to information. Realtors could play a key role to overcoming barriers by providing accurate and relevant information to consumers to improve their understanding of energy efficiency and address misconceptions. The Kyoto Protocol went into effect on February 16, 2005. It is an international environmental treaty designed to reduce greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere to help address climate change. However, it has not yet been signed by two of the world's largest emitter's, the United States and China, w

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Author

Sandy Bond

Publisher

Informa UK Limited

Published

2015

Language

EN

Field

Engineering (Social Sciences)