| ID | 137688 |
| Title Proper | Question of energy reduction |
| Other Title Information | the problem(s) with feedback |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Anderson, Ben ; Buchanan, Kathryn ; Russo, Riccardo |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | With smart metering initiatives gaining increasing global popularity, the present paper seeks to challenge the increasingly entrenched view that providing householders with feedback about their energy usage, via an in-home-display, will lead them to substantially reduce their energy consumption. Specifically, we draw on existing quantitative and qualitative evidence to outline three key problems with feedback, namely: (a) the limited evidence of efficacy, (b) the need for user engagement, and (c) the potential for unintended consequences. We conclude by noting that, in their current form, existing in-home-displays may not induce the desired energy-reduction response anticipated by smart metering initiatives. Instead, if smart metering is to effectively reduce energy consumption there is a clear need to develop and test innovative new feedback devices that have been designed with user engagement in mind. |
| `In' analytical Note | Energy Policy Vol. 77; Feb 2015: p.89–96 |
| Journal Source | Energy Policy 2015-02 77 |
| Key Words | Feedback ; Problems ; In - Home - Displays ; Smart Meter Initiative ; UK Government Policy ; User Engagement |