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Energy insecurity and air conditioning in urban environments: Structural constraints, coping practices, and wellbeing in Hong Kong

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Laurence L. Delina *
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Sharon Feliza Ann Macagba
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Kim‐Pong Tam
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Chloe Chan
DOI:10.1016/j.erss.2026.104911delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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• Energy insecurity links housing constraints, cooling practices, and wellbeing in Hong Kong. • Cooling restrictions overweigh heating concerns in hot-humid, high-density urban settings. • Renters, low-income households, and poorly ventilated dwellings face tighter energy constraints. • Households ration cooling, cycle devices, and reallocate budgets to manage energy costs. • Adequate cooling should be treated as a public health, housing, and energy justice issue.

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Energy Research & Social Science
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7.4
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376
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Organization

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the hong kong university of science and technology
Scholars:
1.5K
Papers: 719
Citations: 0