Understanding Energy Consumption Behavior
Energy Consumption Decisions—Framework for Research
We believe that the options available to energy policy makers are constrained by a strong tradition that views technology and economics as the dominant forces affecting energy consumption. Despite some notable individual contributions, in general there has been no sustained, coherent research effort to address the individual and social context of energy consumption behavior. This is especially true outside the residential sector, e.g. corporate and institutional decision-making. We are developing the theoretical and institutional framework for this long-term research agenda, and invite inquiries from potential co-sponsors and collaborators.
Contacts:
- Christopher Payne
- 901 D Street, SW
- Suite #950
- Washington, DC 20024
- (202) 488-2252
Understanding Energy Consumption Behavior Projects:
- Energy Consumption Feedback for Commercial and Industrial Customers
- Consumer Understanding of Appliance Labels
- Using Web-based Tools to Change Purchase Behavior
- Price-Responsive Technologies: Potential and Pitfalls
- The Role of Guide Specifications in Technology Diffusion
- Energy Consumption Decisions—Framework for Research