A review of zero energy housing regulations for low-income households. (2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Han, Jung Hoon; Kim, Sumin; Kim, Jun-Hyung; Lee, Sang-Young
• Is Part Of: International journal of knowledge-based development. Volume 9:Number 4(2018)
• Page Start: 343
• Page End: 360
• Publication Date: 2018
• Subjects: zero energy housing -- ZEH -- zero energy building -- ZEB -- regulation -- low-income household -- sustainability; Knowledge management -- Periodicals; City planning -- Periodicals; Information technology -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; 307.116
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2040-4468

Abstract

This paper reviews zero energy building programs and regulations in the USA, Europe, Australia and South Korea, and suggest the implication of zero energy housing (ZEH) policy for low-income households to allow for better access, management and modification of homes. Low-income households in Australia are most vulnerable to 'energy poverty' due to ever increasing energy costs such as electricity and gas services. This study identifies three barriers in promoting zero energy housing for low-income households, its affordability, accessibility and occupants' behaviours. It suggests that both provision of financial incentives and assistance for zero energy housing retrofit is required as a regulatory practice in Australia.