Affordability of energy efficient appliances – indicators and evidence
By: Kevin Lane, Adriana Díaz and Sophie Attali
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.66506/essp.8-181-26 | Journal eISSN: 2001-7960
Language: English
Page range: 38 - 38
Submitted on: Mar 25, 2026
Accepted on: May 15, 2026
Published on: Aug 7, 2026
Published by: European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (eceee)
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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