Download or read book Disaggregate Consumption Feedback and Energy Conservation written by Andreas Gerster and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Novel information technologies hold the promise to improve decision making. In the context of smart metering, we investigate the impact of providing households with appliance-level electricity feedback. In a randomized controlled trial, we find that the provision of appliance-level feedback creates a conservation effect of an additional 5% relative to a group receiving standard (aggregate) feedback. These conservation effects are largely driven by reductions in electricity use of 10% to 15% during peak hours. Consumers with appliance-level feedback hold more accurate beliefs about the energy consumption of different appliances, consistent with the mechanism in our accompanying model. Our result suggests that conservation effects from a smart-meter rollout will be much larger if appliance-level feedback can be provided. Based on a sufficient statistics approach, we estimate that appliance-level feedback could raise consumer surplus by about 570 to 600 million Euro per annum for German households.
Download or read book Disaggregated Electricity Consumption written by Rebecca Sokoloski and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behavioral scientists have studied and created programs using various types of interventions aimed at promoting pro-environmental behavior, including reducing household electricity consumption. Guided by Matthies'(2005) heuristic model of environmentally relevant behavior, the current study examined the effectiveness of providing appliance-specific (disaggregated) feedback on reducing residential electricity consumption. The primary hypothesis was that households that received this type of feedback would reduce their electricity consumption compared to those in a no-contact control group and those who received an energy-displaying device. A total of 70 households were recruited via mail survey from neighborhoods in Vista, California. After filling out and returning a mailed survey and signing a consent form, households were randomly assigned to receive disaggregated feedback through a website, receive an energy display, or to a no-contact control group. A follow-up survey was administered in order to test two hypotheses and to address a research question. Participants with an in-home display conserved the greatest amount of electricity compared to participants who received access to appliance specific feedback through a website and the no-contact control group. Findings are discussed in the context of the contribution of disaggregated feedback as an intervention strategy aimed at reducing household energy consumption.
Download or read book The Impact of Real Time and Disaggregated Energy Consumption Feedback on Residential Gas and Electricity Usage written by Mirthe Boomsma and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We implemented a Randomized Controlled Trial to estimate the impact of real-time energy consumption feedback on residential energy use. A random half of the participant households were equipped with an energy consumption monitor that uses smart-meter data to relay information on real-time energy use. The feedback resulted in a 6.9 and 2.2 percent reduction in, respectively, gas and electricity consumption. While we do not detect any appliance-specific changes in the use of electricity, gas savings are the result of especially changes in space heating, as savings are larger on colder days. We probe the underlying mechanisms by means of a survey. We find that the display's main impact is via raising the salience of energy costs, suggesting that the display is effective in helping households to better align their actual energy consumption with their optimal consumption pattern.
Download or read book Disaggregation of Residential Home Energy Via Non intrusive Load Monitoring for Energy Savings and Targeted Demand Response written by Jeremy B. Hare and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Residential energy disaggregation is a process by which the power usage of a home is broken down into the consumption of individual appliances. There are a number of different methods to perform energy disaggregation, from simulation models to installing "smart-plugs" at every outlet where an appliance is connected to the wall. Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring (NILM) is one such disaggregation option. NILM is widely recognized as one of the most cost-effective methods for gathering disaggregated energy data while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Although the technology has existed for many years, the adoption rate of NILM, and other devices that disaggregate energy, has been minimal. This thesis provides details on the potential benefits, both for the customer and utility provider, associated with furthering the adoption of NILM devices and obtaining the disaggregated appliance level energy-use. A broad overview of potential benefits is presented; however, the primary goal of this thesis will be to investigate two benefits of NILM in detail: overall household energy reduction and targeted demand response. First, installation of a NILM device can provide electricity customers information that allows them to become more aware of their energy consumption, and thereby, more energy efficient. A study was conducted that looked at the electricity consumption of 174 homes that were using a passive NILM device in their home. This NILM device provided immediate feedback on the power consumption for a portion of the home's appliances via smart-phone application. The homes reduced their monthly energy consumption by an average of 2.6 - 3.1% after the NILM installation. This was validated by a number of analysis methods returning similar results. Aligned with this benefit comes a recommendation for an incentive structure that can reduce the price paid by the consumer and develop a higher adoption rate of NILM devices. Second, the wide-spread adoption of NILM devices can provide electric utilities information to reduce carbon intensity via targeted demand response. There is a significant opportunity for utilities to engage their customers based on the time of use of detailed appliances. Multiple metrics are presented in this thesis to quantify the deferrable load opportunity of specific appliances and individual households. Utility operational cost savings and greater customer incentives can be linked to the use of these metrics.
Download or read book Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Consumption written by H. Herring and published by Springer. This book was released on 2008-11-27 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book challenges conventional wisdom by showing how, in some circumstances, improved energy efficiency may increase energy consumption. Relying upon energy efficiency to reduce carbon emissions could therefore be misguided. This book explores the broader implications for climate change and sustainable consumption.
Download or read book Promoting Residential Energy Conservation Through Real time Consumption Feedback written by Joao Lucas Pereira de Araujo and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract: It is well understood that the world energy supplies are being depleted and increasing demand is having a great impact on the environment. The consequent increase on prices and eventual shortages lead to a growing number of individuals who try to seek out ways to use energy more wisely. Nevertheless, the consumer's perception of energy conservation actions results are very inaccurate. Consumer oriented Energy Consumption Display have increasingly become an area of research and development, but there is still a need for investigation on its application in user-oriented products. In this document, we investigate how to develop, from a product and interaction design standpoint, appliances that will give feedback related to energy consumption. The study focused on one specific product, the room air conditioning. The goal was to provide information that would stimulate more efficient use of the air conditioner. Information from many fields informed the development of this product. It includes literature on: (a) the current technology related to air conditioner and other appliances, (b) usability issues, (c) products that already give feedback on consumption and (d) human behavior. Initial concepts were presented to focus groups, along with scenarios. The results from the generative research served as basis for a refined Product Requirements list. The final product includes the interface developed for the air conditioner and a few possible applications. The study generates material that can be applied to other products that consume energy in addition to the air conditioner used in the study. Consumers will not only make decisions on purchases based on efficiency but also change their habits so as to better conserve, bringing us closer to a sustainable energy use, if they are able to have consumption feedback on each appliance.
Download or read book Consumer Behavior and Energy Conservation written by P. Ester and published by Springer. This book was released on 1985-03-31 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Economics and Econometrics of the Energy Growth Nexus written by Angeliki Menegaki and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2018-03-29 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Economics and Econometrics of the Energy-Growth Nexus recognizes that research in the energy-growth nexus field is heterogeneous and controversial. To make studies in the field as comparable as possible, chapters cover aggregate energy and disaggregate energy consumption and single country and multiple country analysis. As a foundational resource that helps researchers answer fundamental questions about their energy-growth projects, it combines theory and practice to classify and summarize the literature and explain the econometrics of the energy-growth nexus. The book provides order and guidance, enabling researchers to feel confident that they are adhering to widely accepted assumptions and procedures. Provides guidance about selecting and implementing econometric tools and interpreting empirical findings Equips researchers to get clearer pictures of the most robust relationships between variables Covers up-to-date empirical and econometric methods Combines theory and practice to classify and summarize the literature and explain the econometrics of the energy-growth nexus
Download or read book Focus on Energy Efficiency Through Power Consumption Disaggregation written by Rodrigo M. Bacurau and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focus on Energy Efficiency Through Power Consumption Disaggregation.
Download or read book Consumers and Energy Conservation written by John D. Claxton and published by Praeger Publishers. This book was released on 1981 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Household Energy Conservation written by Sandra H. Berry and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Optimizing Energy Efficiency During a Global Energy Crisis written by Okur Dinçsoy, Meltem and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-09-18 with total page 427 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The interplay between economic growth and sustainable development is a recurring theme, with discussions centering around the potential effects of nutrition on developmental outcomes. Optimizing Energy Efficiency During a Global Energy Crisis is a comprehensive and scholarly examination of the factors influencing economic development and their implications. This book delves into the multifaceted aspects of economic growth, encompassing social, political, cultural, and most notably, economic dimension to heighten awareness about their effects and consequences. The book also offers insights into investment policies and their implications for industrial business organizations, as well as the intricate dynamics of the health insurance market. Drawing upon diverse fields of study such as economy, development, informatics, and policy, this book offers a wide range of topics and methodologies to enrich the existing literature. It seeks to address the gaps in understanding and unexplored territories within these domains by employing original research and innovative approaches. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and professionals in the fields of economics, finance, and development strategies. With an academic approach, this book will appeal to those seeking a deeper understanding of the complex interactions between economic factors and their consequences. It is particularly relevant for individuals involved in related markets and industries, offering practical insights and knowledge for informed decision-making.
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Download or read book Energy Informatics written by Bo Nørregaard Jørgensen and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-12-01 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two-volume set LNCS 14467-14468 constitutes the proceedings of the First Energy Informatics Academy Conference, EI.A 2023,held in Campinas, Brazil, in December 2023. The 39 full papers together with 8 short papers included in these volumes were carefully reviewed and selected from 53 submissions. The conference focuses on the application of digital technology and information management to facilitate the global transition towards sustainable and resilient energy systems.
Download or read book Energy Consumption and Economic Growth New Insights Into the Cointegration Relationship written by Ansgar Hubertus Belke and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This paper examines the long-run relationship between energy consumption and real GDP, including energy prices, for 25 OECD countries from 1981 to 2007. The distinction between common factors and idiosyncratic components using principal component analysis allows to distinguish between developments on an international and a national level as drivers of the long-run relationship. Indeed, cointegration between the common components of the underlying variables indicates that international developments dominate the long-run relationship between energy consumption and real GDP. Furthermore, the results suggest that energy consumption is price-inelastic. Causality tests indicate the presence of a bi-directional.
Download or read book Predictive Analytics for Energy Efficiency and Energy Retailing written by Konstantin Hopf and published by University of Bamberg Press. This book was released on 2019-07-15 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
