The Power of Rules: Regulation as Consumer Protection in the Buildings Sector
By: Veit Bürger and Sibylle Braungardt
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.66506/ed.60 | Journal eISSN: 3119-4044
Language: English
Page range: 6 - 6
Submitted on: Jul 13, 2026
Accepted on: Aug 19, 2026
Published on: Sep 18, 2026
Published by: European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (eceee)
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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