The role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in household energy consumption??prospects for the UK |
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Authors: | Mari Martiskainen Josie Coburn |
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Affiliation: | (1) Sussex Energy Group, SPRU (Science and Technology Policy Research), University of Sussex, Freeman Centre, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9QE, UK |
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Abstract: | Growing concerns about climate change and energy security have led to a strong focus on energy demand reduction and energy
efficiency within United Kingdom (UK) energy policy. At the same time, information and communication technologies (ICTs) have
become pervasive in society and this has brought with it new policy options which use them as enabling technologies. One such
policy option planned for implementation in the UK is the use of smart meters and real-time displays to encourage people to
become more aware of their energy consumption and possibly change their energy-related behaviours. Smart meters and display
units by definition link individuals, technologies and society, and their effectiveness is influenced by a range of factors.
Ten semi-structured stakeholder interviews with industry, government and academia and a review of literature were conducted
in order to identify which factors are most likely to contribute to the effectiveness of implementing smart meters and real-time
displays in the UK. Further analysis showed a number of key themes and perspectives on behavioural change, particularly as
they relate to household electricity use and the role of smart meters in the UK energy policy, including the role of ICTs
in energy demand reduction more generally. |
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