@misc{9228091,
  abstract     = {{Energy efficiency initiatives targeting businesses often face challenges related to identifying actors with the authority to implement measures. This study examines how property ownership influences companies’ ability to undertake energy efficiency actions. 
The study was conducted as a case study in Lund municipality and applied a two-step methodology consisting of registry-based mapping and qualitative verification through site visits and semi-structured company interviews. Municipal registry data and geographical analysis were used to identify companies owning their premises, followed by interviews to analyse barriers and incentives. 
The registry-based mapping identified 789 companies that own their business 
premises in Lund municipality, representing a wide range of sectors including 
construction, manufacturing, trade and services. These were mainly located outside the city centre of Lund. 
The findings from interviews show that ownership structure significantly affects both authority and willingness to implement energy efficiency measures. Property-owning firms demonstrate greater long-term incentives and decision-making capacity, whereas tenants often express willingness but lack technical or legal control over buildings. Key barriers include economic constraints, limited technical knowledge, and organizational capacity. 
The study demonstrates that energy efficiency in the business sector is not solely a technical or economic issue, but also an issue of authority and actor identification. 
The findings provide a practical approach for municipalities to target energy advisory efforts more effectively and contribute to understanding how ownership structures influence local energy transitions.}},
  author       = {{Svahn, Elin and Chin, Anthony}},
  language     = {{swe}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Verksamhetsägda fastigheter och rådighet för energieffektivisering - en fallstudie av Lunds kommun}},
  year         = {{2026}},
}