Energy Use Behaviour Change - POST Note

Published 06 August 2012 | POST notes POST PN 417

Authors: Stephen Allen

Topic: Energy, Energy conservation

Behaviour change concerning energy use is an emerging area of research that has important implications for policy. This note introduces the factors and interventions that can influence behaviour. It also discusses the behavioural aspects of the Green Deal and the smart meters programme.

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