A Mixed-Methods Study Using SEM and SD to Examine the Efficiency of Energy-Efficiency Renovations in Old Urban Residential Areas Driven by Organisational Resilience

Renovations aimed at improving energy conservation in older urban residential areas are essential for sustainable urban development; however, they encounter obstacles such as energy inefficiency and issues in sustaining long-term sustainability following renovation. Based on resource-based theory and collaborative governance theory, this study investigates how organisational resilience affects the efficacy of energy-saving renovations and confirms the mediating role of resource allocation efficiency. A mixed-methods approach was used in this investigation. Grounded theory was first used to establish the components of organisational resilience. A questionnaire survey was then used to gather information from those participating in energy-efficient renovation of old urban residential complexes. System dynamics (SD) was applied for empirical validation and simulation analysis across many intervention scenarios after structural equation modelling (SEM) was used to develop and evaluate study hypotheses. The results show that rather than the support of any particular strategy, the crucial elements in improving the efficacy of energy-saving renovations are efficient interdepartmental coordination and rational budget allocation. Notably, all energy-saving renovation outcome measures in this study are based primarily on stakeholder perceptions and survey responses rather than objectively measured energy consumption data.