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Annemieke Bulters

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The use of apps to promote energy saving

A study of smart meter–related feedback in the Netherlands

Feedback systems with direct feedback have shown to be effective in stimulating households to change their energy consumption levels. This research is one of the first to explore the use of apps to influence household energy use. Compared to dedicated in-home displays, smartphone ...
This study investigates the effectiveness of direct feedback via a smartphone/tablet application on households’ energy consumption. Energy consumption levels and self-reports on various energy behaviours and attitudes were measured for a large sample of households (n = 519) who w ...