Studying always-on electricity feedback in the home

The recent emphasis on sustainability has made consumers more aware of their responsibility for saving resources, in particular, electricity. Consumers can better understand how to save electricity by gaining awareness of their consumption beyond the typical monthly bill. We conducted a study to understand consumers’ awareness of energy consumption in the home and to determine their requirements for an interactive, always-on interface for exploring data to gain awareness of home energy consumption. In this paper, we describe a three-stage approach to supporting electricity conservation routines: raise awareness, inform complex changes, and maintain sustainable routines. We then present the findings from our study to support design implications for energy consumption feedback interfaces. Author Keywords Electricity Feedback, Home, Behavior Change, Participatory Design ACM Classification Keywords H.5.2 Information Interfaces and Presentation: Miscellaneous General Terms Design, Meas...

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2010
• Where: CHI
• Authors: Yann Riche, Jonathan Dodge, Ronald A. Metoyer
• Keywords: CHI 2010, Energy Consumption, Home Energy Consumption, Human Computer Interaction, Keywords Electricity Feedback