Full Title: Determinants of Residential Energy Consumption in Kuwaiti Homes: a Cross-Sectional Study
Author(s): Anfal M. Aljuwaisri, Sarah Al-Shamali, and Ahmad Alsaber
Publisher(s): Frontiers in Energy Research
Publication Date: October 15, 2025
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Description (excerpt):
Residential energy consumption in Kuwait ranks among the highest globally, largely due to villa-style housing and intensive air conditioning use under extreme climatic conditions. While prior studies have explored factors such as household size, occupancy, and thermostat settings, the combined impact of structural and behavioral determinants remains underexplored. This study addresses this gap by integrating villa ownership types, renovation practices, and energy-efficient technology adoption with constructs from the Theory of Planned Behavior (Attitude, Subjective Norms, and Perceived Behavioral Control).