The folks at the Behavioural Insights Team have worked with the Canadian Standards Association to explore how Behavioural Energy Programs can help shift energy demand to support net zero. More from them:
Energy Behaviour Programs: Analysis and Strategic Recommendations
Recognition of the role of human behaviour in achieving energy savings is increasing, with a heightened focus on the development and implementation of Behavioural Energy Programs (BEPs) as a key mechanism for reducing energy consumption and managing energy demand. These programs employ various strategies to influence how people use energy in their homes, from providing personalized feedback through home energy reports to implementing automated demand response programs.
A review of nine meta-analyses that focus on BEPs for promoting energy conservation reveals the effectiveness of the programs can vary considerably. The literature indicates that the most consistently successful programs tend to include high-touch, personalized interventions such as home audits, personalized savings tips tailored to specific household characteristics, and real-time feedback via in-home displays. Read more.