Table 2 Themes and Subthemes from StreetTalk Qualitative Analysis.

From: StreetTalk: exploring energy insecurity in New York City using a novel street intercept interview and social media dissemination method

Theme

Explanation and subthemes

Conservation and Trade-offs

Balancing thermal comfort with financial security

Personal responsibility to conserve and save

Housing Deficiencies and Inefficiencies

Poorly performing appliances and building systems

Thermal agency

Ability to control temperature setting

Satisfaction based on ability to temperature

Unresponsive landlords

Response to the bill

Emotional response

Perception of inappropriate and inconsistent pricing with energy use

Disappointment and distrust in energy-related processes and oversight

Lack of support, trust, and information from utility companies and government

Desire for and barriers to clean energy adoption

Climate change concern

Inaccessibility of renewable energy

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