Comfort Taking Evidence Review

Summary

This report reviews the phenomenon of 'comfort taking,' where households increase their heating post-energy efficiency improvements, potentially offsetting energy savings. A Rapid Evidence Assessment, completed in March 2024, analyzed 28 academic and two grey literature papers to understand its extent, drivers, and potential mitigations. The review found that while direct rebound effects generally occur, there is no consensus on their exact size or the most effective methodologies for measurement, highlighting significant evidence gaps regarding mitigation effectiveness and behavioral science applications.

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