The intent is to understand the commercial and public sector requirements for data and information, including how the knowledge is provided, to affect behaviour change. Which - as our readers will know is predicated on achieving the savings anticipated together with maintaining them over time.
Please note that kWIQly is fully in support of initiatives to support understanding of meter data use, but short of supporting network connections (we partner with acclaro for some clients) this survey is unconnected to our work.
So without further ado either click HERE to answer a survey that will take 10 minutes to complete and to receive a copy of the final report and invite to the launch. or read on as they describe the intentions in their own words....
Understanding the use of Data to Drive Behaviour Change
The Government aims for all public and private sector organisations to have smart meters by 2020. The main benefit is to remove estimated bills and give customers better information to manage their energy consumption. The potential savings, estimated by the Government at 2.8% reduction for electricity and 4.5% for gas are conservative. Carbon Trust estimates the benefits at over 10% savings achievable.
Evidence from trials has shown that whilst a rapid initial improvement occurs, there is only a small net benefit after 12 months. Whilst robust data is being provided through available meters, and sometimes transferred into information through visual dashboards or graphics, the step to providing actionable insights is missed out when trying to implement changes in the building and to the behaviours of those in the building. There is a gap regarding how successful behaviour change, from robust information, can maintain the benefits to both Government and the end user.
EIC and Acclaro Advisory are working in conjunction with DECC to undertake a study to understand the commercial and public sector requirements for data and information, including how the knowledge is provided, to affect behaviour change. This will be predicated on achieving the savings anticipated together with maintaining them over time.
Click HERE to answer a survey that will take 10 minutes to complete and to receive a copy of the final report and invite to the launch.
The project has been sponsored by Ipsum Energy. Your support is appreciated. For further details about the project please contact info@acclaro-advisory.
