Bridging the rural efficiency gap: expanding access to energy efficiency upgrades in remote and high energy cost communities

Suzanne MacDonald, Brooks Winner, L. Smith, Juliette Juillerat, Sam Belknap · 2019 · Energy Efficiency

Summary. Rural communities in the USA, particularly in Alaska, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, face a "rural energy efficiency gap" where residents pay 33% higher energy burdens than urban areas but struggle to access efficiency upgrades. Geographic isolation, financial constraints, and lack of awareness create barriers that prevent those most needing efficiency improvements from obtaining them. The paper identifies these barriers and documents strategies that help rural residents access home energy upgrades, reduce bills, and improve comfort.

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@article{macdonald-2019-bridging-rural-efficiency-gap-expanding,
  title   = {Bridging the rural efficiency gap: expanding access to energy efficiency upgrades in remote and high energy cost communities},
  author  = {Suzanne MacDonald and Brooks Winner and L. Smith and Juliette Juillerat and Sam Belknap},
  journal = {Energy Efficiency},
  year    = {2019},
  doi     = {10.1007/s12053-019-09798-8},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1007/s12053-019-09798-8}
}

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DOI

10.1007/s12053-019-09798-8

Countries

United States

Regions

North America

Categories

energy, policy

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2026-04-28