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<p>The intensification of climate change action has made air conditioners a key target for emission reductions. This study examines the factors influencing residents’ willingness to buy (WTB) and willingness to pay (WTP) for green air conditioners across six cities in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region, aiming to understand consumer behavior and inform targeted market strategies. Using a novel Contingent Valuation Method (CVM), this study surveyed 1732 residents through online and face-to-face interviews. Binary logistic and ordered logistic regression analyses identified key factors affecting WTB and WTP, including gender, income, education, knowledge of green air conditioners, and confidence in their emission reduction potential. However, the study reveals significant regional disparities in WTP and payment amounts through the Kruskal–Wallis H and Mann–Whitney U tests. The results also highlight Shenzhen has significant difference and highest payment value than other cities. These findings provide valuable insights into regional disparities and common factors in green consumption, offering guidance for market strategies and policy development aimed at promoting green air conditioners.</p>

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Cross-city insights on sustainable consumption: consistency and disparities in willingness to buy and pay for green air conditioners

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    2025年2月24日

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  • Jiachao Ke,
  • Shujie Zhao,
  • Yaozhong Guo,
  • Qingbin Song,
  • Ni Sheng,
  • Jinhui Li

摘要

The intensification of climate change action has made air conditioners a key target for emission reductions. This study examines the factors influencing residents’ willingness to buy (WTB) and willingness to pay (WTP) for green air conditioners across six cities in the Pearl River Delta (PRD) region, aiming to understand consumer behavior and inform targeted market strategies. Using a novel Contingent Valuation Method (CVM), this study surveyed 1732 residents through online and face-to-face interviews. Binary logistic and ordered logistic regression analyses identified key factors affecting WTB and WTP, including gender, income, education, knowledge of green air conditioners, and confidence in their emission reduction potential. However, the study reveals significant regional disparities in WTP and payment amounts through the Kruskal–Wallis H and Mann–Whitney U tests. The results also highlight Shenzhen has significant difference and highest payment value than other cities. These findings provide valuable insights into regional disparities and common factors in green consumption, offering guidance for market strategies and policy development aimed at promoting green air conditioners.