The Psychology of Energy Conservation: Are You Smarter Than A Refrigerator?
1. Stanford ARPA-E Initiative: Energy Reductions Through Sensors, Feedback, & Information Technology June A. Flora Precourt Energy Efficiency Center Principal Investigator: Byron Reeves Department of Communication Project Director: Carrie Armel Precourt Energy Efficiency Center
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6. Integration of components Energy sensors (Smart meters Home Area Networks (HAN) + Web enabled computers and mobile devices + Feedback (visualization, informative, interactive, fun, normative) + Behavior Change Interventions (Games, incentives, competitions, curricula) Utility Company Central Server Household Energy Reduction