E-4REVISED Econoler Home Energy Report - March 18-2015
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Influence of HER on Behavioural Changes Participants in the web-based component of HER were first asked a number of survey questions about energy efficiency behaviours to find out whether they had adopted one or more of them in the 12 mont...
AI summary Participants in HER reported low influence (1.6-4.3/10) on adopting energy efficiency behaviors, yet post-HER data showed increased laundry in cold water, reduced shower time, and more frequent laundry drying. Most respondents indicated they would have adopted these behaviors without HER.
CONCLUSION Launched in 2013, HER is an innovative program intended to promote behavioural changes towards greater energy efficiency. Since its inception, a total of 93,119 participants have taken part in the paper-based component of HER, a...
AI summary HER, launched in 2013, has 93,119 paper-based and 10,662 web-based participants. The paper-based component achieved 34.498 GWh savings, while the web-based component had minimal impact (0.291 GWh). Evaluations showed mixed results, with the paper-based component effectively changing behavior but the web-based component showing limited influence. Net savings totaled 34.789 GWh, calculated using control groups for paper-based and self-reported data for web-based components.
2014 Loads of Washing Done in Cold Water Loads done in a typical week Loads washed in cold water prior to HER Loads washed in cold water after HER Sample size 118 118 118 0 - 7% - 1-2 loads 19% 25% 25% 3-4 loads 38% 31% 34% 5-9 loads 20% 1...
AI summary The table compares cold water laundry loads before and after a Home Energy Report (HER) intervention, showing a decline in average weekly loads from 4.4 to 3.7. Sample sizes and distribution across load categories (0-10+) are detailed, with notable decreases in higher load brackets post-HER.
E-5REDLINE Version of Revised Econoler Home Energy Report - March 18-2015
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Influence of HER on Behavioural Changes Participants in the web-based component of HER were first asked a number of survey questions about energy efficiency behaviours to find out whether they had adopted one or more of them in the 12 mont...
AI summary Participants in HER reported low influence ratings (1.6-4.3/10) on adopting energy efficiency behaviours, yet some behavioural changes were observed post-HER, including increased laundry drying, cold water washing, and reduced shower times. Most respondents indicated they would have adopted these behaviours without HER.
3.1 Program Design Participants in the paper-based component are provided with paper reports that illustrate their energy usage patterns, compare their energy usage to an anonymous group of similar neighbouring homes and offer tips on how...
AI summary The program uses paper reports and a web portal (HER) to compare participants' energy use with similar homes, encouraging behavioral changes. While behavioral adjustments may erode over time, purchasing energy-efficient products yields more persistent savings. The objective is to reduce energy consumption through both components.
6.1.1 Energy-efficient Dishwasher The average consumption of all available ENERGY STAR model in 2014 is 269 kWh/year[7](#page-28-1) , while the US Federal Standard is 307 kWh/yea[r7](#page-28-0) . Therefore, the average annual savings are...
AI summary The text compares ENERGY STAR-certified dishwashers' energy consumption (269 kWh/year) to US Federal Standards (307 kWh/year), noting 38 kWh/year savings. A survey found 32 participants (9.4% implementation rate) chose energy-efficient models, highlighting consumer behavior insights.
6.3.1 Free-ridership In HER's web-based component, free-ridership occurs when participants declare that they would still have implemented the energy-efficient measures in the absence of the program. The free-ridership level of each product...
AI summary The analysis of free-ridership in HER's web-based component involves assessing participants' self-reported likelihood of adopting energy-efficient measures without the program. Surveys evaluated the influence of HER on decision-making by measuring participants' probability of action without HER and the report's impact on their choices. Program attribution levels were calculated from survey responses to determine free-ridership rates per product category.
CONCLUSION Launched in 2013, HER is an innovative program intended to promote behavioural changes towards greater energy efficiency. Since its inception, a total of 93,119 participants have taken part in the paper-based component of HER, a...
AI summary The Home Energy Report (HER) program, launched in 2013, achieved significant energy savings through its paper-based component (34.498 GWh) but had limited impact from its web-based component (0.291 GWh). Evaluation found behavioral changes in participants, though web-based effectiveness was harder to measure. Net savings totaled 34.789 GWh, calculated using Opower's methodology and Econoler's analysis.
Behaviour Changes (Series B) [ASK ALL PARTICIPANTS] - B1. In the last 12 months, did you or someone else in your household purchase one or more energy-efficient appliances for your home? - 1. Yes - 2. No [GO TO B5] - 8. (Don't Know) [GO TO...
AI summary A survey questionnaire assessing household energy-efficient appliance purchases and behavioral changes over the past 12 months, including questions about specific appliances, adoption of energy-saving practices, and steps taken to reduce home energy use.
2014 Loads of Washing Done in Cold Water Loads done in a typical week Loads washed in cold water prior to HER Loads washed in cold water after HER Sample size 118 118 118 0 - 7% - 1-2 loads 19% 25% 25% 3-4 loads 38% 31% 34% 5-9 loads 20% 1...
AI summary The table presents data on cold water laundry loads before and after the Home Energy Report (HER) in 2014. The average number of cold water loads decreased from 4.4 to 3.7, with a slight increase in the percentage of respondents washing 3-4 loads. Sample size was 118 respondents who washed clothes in cold water.