Our master thesis explores energy literacy and the effect of energy knowledge on energy attitudes and sustainable energy behavior among young adults in Slovenia. Research shows that awareness of environmental issues can positively impact the adoption of sustainable practices. In the light of the increasingly important battle against climate change, the transition to more sustainable energy consumption in households is one of the key goals of national and international climate strategies. Consequently, the understanding of factors, affecting energy behavior is crucial. To identify when and how knowledge impacts sustainability attitudes and sustainable energy behavior, we conducted a quantitative research. Four types of knowledge .- general environmental knowledge, declarative energy knowledge, procedural energy knowledge, and energy efficiency knowledge – were analyzed. The impact of the defined knowledge types on attitudes and three types of behavior – energy-saving behavior, energy-efficient behavior, and indirect energy behavior - was then measured with a multiple regression analysis. The results indicated no connection between analyzed energy knowledge types and energy attitudes. A connection between declarative energy knowledge and indirect energy behavior was confirmed, as well the positive impact of procedural knowledge on both energy saving and energy efficiency behavior. Based on research results, the energy literacy of the sample was described and suggestions for the use of knowledge in sustainable energy behavior promotion were given.
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