A sustainable energy transition means substantial changes in technology, but also a change in behavior and policies, thus requiring the engagement of both the engineering and the social science communities. In order to achieve the EU 20% reduction on primary energy consumption target by 2020, a change in consumer behavior and energy consumption practices is needed.
This article discusses how technology and electricity consumption feedback alone may not be sufficient to drive a sustainable energy transition. The need of taking into consideration also the socio-economic aspect to understand what motivates consumers’ energy consumption is outlined, presenting some ideas to inspire consumers to act beyond their only personal interest and to engage in a transition to a more sustainable-energy usage.
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https://smartcities.ieee.org/resources/white-papers
https://smartcities.ieee.org/images/files/pdf/2019-05-SCWhitePaper-EnergyAwareness.pdf