[HTML][HTML] Implications of poorly designed climate policy on energy poverty: Global reflections on the current surge in energy prices

F Belaïd - Energy Research & Social Science, 2022 - Elsevier
With the recovery of the world economy following the easing of restrictions designed to
contain COVID-19, energy demand has surged, even as natural gas stocks have run …

[HTML][HTML] The viability of energy efficiency in facilitating Saudi Arabia's journey toward net-zero emissions

F Belaïd, C Massié - Energy Economics, 2023 - Elsevier
Assessing the contribution of energy efficiency to climate change mitigation is crucial as
global warming continues to persist. This study assesses the impact of energy efficiency on …

Driving forward a low-carbon built environment: The impact of energy context and environmental concerns on building renovation

F Belaïd, C Massié - Energy Economics, 2023 - Elsevier
The main focus of this paper is to understand the behavioral obstacles to investing in energy
efficiency in the French residential sector. We pay particular attention to the role of …

Decarbonizing the residential sector: how prominent is household energy-saving behavior in decision making?

F Belaïd - The Energy Journal, 2024 - journals.sagepub.com
In addition to scrutinizing the decision process behind energy efficiency investment, this
study investigates its association with energy-saving behavior. Its conceptual underpinnings …

Saudi Arabia energy transition in a post-paris agreement era: An analysis with a multi-level perspective approach

F Belaïd, A Al-Sarihi - Research in International Business and Finance, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper examines the factors that play a role in shaping modern energy transition in
Saudi Arabia, a particularly hydrocarbon-rich country. We base our analysis on the three …

[HTML][HTML] The role of energy, financial attitudes and environmental concerns on perceived retrofitting benefits and barriers: Evidence from Irish home owners

MAT Reaños, D Meier, J Curtis, A Pillai - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
Although widespread adoption of energy performance technologies in residential buildings
is necessary to tackle the current environmental and energy crises, it progresses very slowly …

Energy efficiency and residential energy consumption: current challenges, policies, and emerging trends

F Belaid, ME Sanin, N Lazaric - Frontiers in Energy Research, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Buildings are large consumers of energy worldwide. According to the International Energy
Agency, buildings account for approximately 28% of global energy use and 32% of energy …

Boosting buildings energy efficiency: The impact of social norms and motivational feedback

F Belaïd, V Flambard - Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 2023 - Elsevier
As most countries strive to go carbon neutral by 2050, promoting energy efficiency in
buildings is a critical step toward achieving this objective. Here, we propose an innovative …

Ecological-behavioral economics: Impact of information on energy-renovation decision through third-party investing

F Belaïd, V Flambard - Ecological Economics, 2024 - Elsevier
Energy renovation faces critical challenges due to upfront costs and operational
complexities, impeding its widespread adoption. Some strategies have initiated a …

[HTML][HTML] Closing the Efficiency Gap: Insights into curbing the direct rebound effect of residential electricity consumption in Saudi Arabia

F Belaïd, JI Mikayilov - Energy Economics, 2024 - Elsevier
The rebound effect refers to the phenomenon where energy efficiency improvements lead to
increased energy consumption, offsetting some of the expected energy savings. This article …