Rotated matrix of the established challenges in retrofit projects
| Factors | Items | Factor loading | Communalities | Cronbach alpha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unavailability of raw materials to achieve EE | Underutilisation of appropriate business models | 0.866 | 0.776 | 0.841 |
| ER can reduce water and energy consumption | 0.840 | 0.764 | ||
| Government support through raw materials | 0.819 | 0.809 | ||
| Limited use of existing procedures on the internet | 0.778 | 0.729 | ||
| Outdated building by-laws | Appropriateness of building performance standards | 0.955 | 0.921 | 0.915 |
| Obsolete retrofit by-laws | 0.937 | 0.924 | ||
| The lack of finance to invest in EE | Lack of research | 0.905 | 0.894 | 0.916 |
| Limited funding | 0.895 | 0.867 |
| Factors | Items | Factor loading | Communalities | Cronbach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unavailability of raw materials to achieve EE | Underutilisation of appropriate business models | 0.866 | 0.776 | 0.841 |
| ER can reduce water and energy consumption | 0.840 | 0.764 | ||
| Government support through raw materials | 0.819 | 0.809 | ||
| Limited use of existing procedures on the internet | 0.778 | 0.729 | ||
| Outdated building by-laws | Appropriateness of building performance standards | 0.955 | 0.921 | 0.915 |
| Obsolete retrofit by-laws | 0.937 | 0.924 | ||
| The lack of finance to invest in EE | Lack of research | 0.905 | 0.894 | 0.916 |
| Limited funding | 0.895 | 0.867 |
Source(s): Authors’ work