Characterizing the theory of energy transition in Luxembourg— Part three— In the residential sector

Increasing consciousness to address future concerns is a challenging subject, noticed
considerably by policymakers and investors. Investigation of energy use in
residential buildings in terms of quantity and sources of energy was the main focus
of this study. Indeed, the paper was aimed to study the role of contextual factors
on two points: the energy demand and the spreading of renewable technologies
in the residential sector. It was theory- driven research to highlight some future
concerns. The first theory was to reveal how the growth of single- family houses
versus multi- family houses could affect the growth of energy consumption and
the application of renewable technologies. The second theory was built to highlight
that spreading energy measures to increase efficiency or introducing a new
energy carrier should be embedded in the context of new construction activities
or in a template of renovation projects. The third theory was to emphasize the priority
of thinking about managing the changes in residential buildings because of
the lasting impact of the decision about the type of building. Finally, the purpose
of the ongoing transition was argued to highlight that the growth of renewable
technologies has not been necessarily aligned with getting away from fossil fuels.