Household heat pump adoption and user behaviours: a systematic review of drivers and barriers
This systematic literature review synthesises the literature on socio-psychological drivers and barriers to heat pump adoption and efficient use in households, drawing from the 16 research articles available. The review reveals mixed findings: variables were found influential in some studies but not...
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| author | Lynn A. de Jager Liesbeth Claassen Geeske Scholz Emile J.L. Chappin Anne van Bruggen |
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| description | This systematic literature review synthesises the literature on socio-psychological drivers and barriers to heat pump adoption and efficient use in households, drawing from the 16 research articles available. The review reveals mixed findings: variables were found influential in some studies but not in others. In addition to financial considerations, negative expectations regarding comfort and performance also hinder adoption. The literature on user behaviours suggests that comfort, knowledge, and home characteristics influence how heat pumps are operated, including temperature settings, heating area, and ventilation behaviour. A key research gap is the insufficient study of variables relating to the individual, such as psychological and socio-demographic factors. Based on the findings, we recommend public awareness campaigns to emphasise non-financial benefits of heat pumps, particularly comfort, which users often experience as an advantage. To optimise user behaviour, we recommend offering technical support services, simplifying system interfaces, and providing actionable feedback information on energy consumption. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e9d594cd8ba142b5b4cb6ab7681baea72025-08-20T02:16:18ZengTaylor & Francis GroupInternational Journal of Sustainable Energy1478-64511478-646X2025-12-0144110.1080/14786451.2025.2488174Household heat pump adoption and user behaviours: a systematic review of drivers and barriersLynn A. de Jager0Liesbeth Claassen1Geeske Scholz2Emile J.L. Chappin3Anne van Bruggen4Center for Sustainability, Environment and Health (DMG), National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, The NetherlandsCenter for Safety (VLH), National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, The NetherlandsFaculty of Technology, Policy, and Management (TPM), Delft University of Technology, Delft, The NetherlandsFaculty of Technology, Policy, and Management (TPM), Delft University of Technology, Delft, The NetherlandsCenter for Sustainability, Environment and Health (DMG), National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, The NetherlandsThis systematic literature review synthesises the literature on socio-psychological drivers and barriers to heat pump adoption and efficient use in households, drawing from the 16 research articles available. The review reveals mixed findings: variables were found influential in some studies but not in others. In addition to financial considerations, negative expectations regarding comfort and performance also hinder adoption. The literature on user behaviours suggests that comfort, knowledge, and home characteristics influence how heat pumps are operated, including temperature settings, heating area, and ventilation behaviour. A key research gap is the insufficient study of variables relating to the individual, such as psychological and socio-demographic factors. Based on the findings, we recommend public awareness campaigns to emphasise non-financial benefits of heat pumps, particularly comfort, which users often experience as an advantage. To optimise user behaviour, we recommend offering technical support services, simplifying system interfaces, and providing actionable feedback information on energy consumption.https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/14786451.2025.2488174householdenergy transitionheat pumpadoptionuser behaviour |
| spellingShingle | Lynn A. de Jager Liesbeth Claassen Geeske Scholz Emile J.L. Chappin Anne van Bruggen Household heat pump adoption and user behaviours: a systematic review of drivers and barriers International Journal of Sustainable Energy household energy transition heat pump adoption user behaviour |
| title | Household heat pump adoption and user behaviours: a systematic review of drivers and barriers |
| title_full | Household heat pump adoption and user behaviours: a systematic review of drivers and barriers |
| title_fullStr | Household heat pump adoption and user behaviours: a systematic review of drivers and barriers |
| title_full_unstemmed | Household heat pump adoption and user behaviours: a systematic review of drivers and barriers |
| title_short | Household heat pump adoption and user behaviours: a systematic review of drivers and barriers |
| title_sort | household heat pump adoption and user behaviours a systematic review of drivers and barriers |
| topic | household energy transition heat pump adoption user behaviour |
| url | https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/14786451.2025.2488174 |
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