%0 Thesis
%9 Bachelor
%A Buitenhuis, Ian Benjamin
%D 2023
%F theses_frw:4214
%P 28
%T The effect of energy demand on energy citizenship in The Netherlands
%U https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4214/
%X This thesis explored the impact of energy demand on energy citizenship among households in the Netherlands. It examined the willingness of households to engage in energy citizenship and how energy demand and economic attractiveness play a role in driving it. The aim of this research is to find whether energy demand affects the degree of households participation in the energy transition in The Netherlands. The study drew upon energy democracy and energy citizenship concepts, as well as reports on the sustainable energy transition. A quantitative analysis combined with statistical tests was conducted. The WoON2021 dataset, collected by the Dutch Ministry of Domestic Affairs and Kingdom Relations (BZK), serves as the foundation for this quantitative research. The dataset focuses on housing quality and needs to support government housing policies. With over 46,000 surveyed households, the dataset combines information on household situations, housing conditions, costs, and incomes. Data enrichment from various sources, including the basic registration of persons and tax administration, enhances its comprehensiveness. Results indicated that financial incentives, like subsidies, and the potential for energy cost savings motivated energy citizenship. The results suggest a positive relation between absolute energy demand and energy citizenship. However, there was no strong evidence linking relative energy demand to energy citizenship. The findings contribute to understanding motivations and barriers, promoting an inclusive energy transition.