Energy technology adoption is a complex process, involving the social, behavioral, and economic factors that impact individual decision-making. This paper uses an empirical, geographic information system (GIS)-integrated agent-based model of solar adoption to explore the importance of using...

The California Solar Initiative (CSI) rebate program disbursed more than two billion dollars in incentives to install solar photovoltaics (PV) over roughly a decade, and was implemented using “stepdowns” that decreased rebates as pre-determined installed capacity goals were reached. However,...

Diffusion of microgeneration technologies, particularly rooftop photovoltaic (PV), represents a key option in reducing emissions in the residential sector. We use a uniquely rich dataset from the burgeoning residential PV market in Texas to study the nature of the consumer's decision-making...

Solar electricity generation is a strategic component in the energy portfolio of many countries to replace fossil fuels and reduce green-house gas emissions. Installations of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems by residential homes in the United States have grown rapidly in the past decade, driven...