Municipal energy conservation programs in B.C. : a study of innovation decisions

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dc.contributor.authorKemp, Karen K. (Karen Kathleen)en_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-14T18:22:12Z
dc.date.available2024-08-14T18:22:12Z
dc.date.copyright1982en_US
dc.date.issued1982
dc.degree.departmentDepartment of Geography
dc.degree.levelMaster of Arts M.A.en
dc.description.abstractMunicipal energy conservation not only has an immediate budgetary impact through the reduced consumption of costly energy, but also may become a very important consideration in future planning. Energy conserĀ­vation programs are common in many American and large Canadian cities. However, very little attention has been paid to the small municipalities. This study investigates municipal energy conservation in all of B.C.'s 141 municipalities. Using a diffusion of innovation approach, the research examines the characteristics of innovators and non- innovators. The basic research tool was a mail questionnaire sent to the principal appointed officer of each of B.C.'s municipalities. A response rate of 96% was achieved. The survey showed very little general interest in coordinated conservation programs by the province's councils. However, a wide range of individual energy conservation measures were reported. Innovators displayed characĀ­teristics predicted by previous innovation research--large population near to other innovators and concerned and involved citizens. Such a conclusion indicates that results of studies conducted in other Canadian or American regions will be applicable to B.C. The most important factor leading to the development of comprehensive energy management programs appears to be the presence of hardworking, dedicated and influential individuals.
dc.format.extent187 pages
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1828/18380
dc.rightsAvailable to the World Wide Weben_US
dc.titleMunicipal energy conservation programs in B.C. : a study of innovation decisionsen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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