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  1. 1. Long-term Forecasting Heat Use in Sweden's Residential Sector using Genetic Algorithms and Neural Network

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Author : Alireza Momtaz; Mohammad Befkin; [2024]
    Keywords : Genetic Algorithm; Neural Network; Forecasting; Heat Use;

    Abstract : In this study, the parameters of population, gross domestic product (GDP), heat price, U-value, and temperature have been used to predict heat consumption for Sweden till 2050. It should be noted that the heat consumption has been considered for multi-family houses. Most multi-family houses (MFH) get their primary heat from district heating (DH). READ MORE

  3. 2. Effects of Green Labelling on Residential Property Prices : An empirical study of the municipality of Malmö

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Sóley Ólafsdóttir; [2023]
    Keywords : Real estate; Energy performance; Eco-labels; Sustainability; Hedonic Prices;

    Abstract : To reduce environmental impact from the real estate sector, improving energy performance and promoting the use of eco-labels are among essential elements. Understanding the relationship between the green initiatives, and their impact on property prices provides valuable insights into consumer preferences and market dynamics, from the perspective of asymmetric information. READ MORE

  4. 3. Bred in Germany : The investment German Sporthorse

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Sieke Wullkopf; [2023]
    Keywords : Equestrian Industry; Investment; Decision making; Perception;

    Abstract : Background: The concept of decision-making is influenced by many parameters like perception or relationships. This is also true when it comes to horse buying and the phenomenon of foreigners buying horses bred in Germany, with tradition, quality, and the positive perception of german bred horses all over the world playing an important role. READ MORE

  5. 4. Powering homemaking : everyday domestic life in times of rising energy prices

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : Herman Sjörén; [2023]
    Keywords : Home; Energy; Atmosphere; Senses; Body-subject;

    Abstract : Recent research in both geography and in neighbouring disciplines argues that we need to pay more attention to the cultural and symbolic significance of home in order to understand domestic energy consumption. In this thesis I consider how ideals of home are renegotiated in times of increase energy prices. READ MORE

  6. 5. Assessing the Impact of Ocean Proximity and a Nuclear Power Plant on Property Values : a Hedonic Price Study in Östhammar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Louise Nordmark Strandberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Hedonic pricing; property pries; natural environment; Nuclear power plant; coastline;

    Abstract : This study examines the impact of environmental attributes, specifically proximity to the ocean and a nuclear power plant, on property prices in Östhammar municipality during the period of 2017-2022. By conducting a hedonic price model for evaluating non-market goods, a dataset of 1210 observations of family houses and vacation homes was analyzed. READ MORE