Home energy rating systems: An analysis of a voluntary demand-side management program
In the last few years, demand-side management has become one of the most important activities conducted by utility companies and local and state government agencies in their planning and evaluation of energy conservation programs. The principal objectives of demand-side programs are to reduce energy consumption and to change load shapes (as reflected in changes in the time pattern and magnitude of a utility's load) by actively influencing consumer demand for electricity, through such programs as load management, strategic conservation, rate innovation, and marketing. The programs often rely on voluntary participation by consumers, and utilities and governments commonly offer a wide range of inducements to encourage participation. The effectiveness of these programs and inducements depend on an indepth understanding of consumer needs and ''perspectives'' which need to be constantly assessed during program implementation. As an example of how these needs are assessed and addressed in a voluntary demand-side management program, findings are presented from a recent survey of home energy rating programs currently being conducted by utility companies, governmental agencies, and other organizations.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC03-76SF00098
- OSTI ID:
- 6551359
- Report Number(s):
- LBL-23144; CONF-870642-2; ON: DE87009166
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: 3. national conference on utility demand-side management programs: DSM strategies in transition, Houston, TX, USA, 16 Jun 1987
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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