Narratives of climate inaction undermining public support for low-carbon futures
Abstract: Urgent action to tackle climate change will only be possible with significant public support for lifestyle changes, but arguments that seek to delay climate action are widespread. We present evidence that despite strong public support for many low-carbon lifestyle strategies in principle, these entrenched narratives of inaction, or discourses of delay, are limiting beliefs […]
Driving consumer engagement with smart electricity tariffs and demand response schemes: Insights from UK and Ireland surveys
Abstract: As the world transitions to renewable energy, balancing energy supply and demand becomes more critical – and more challenging. Renewable energy sources like wind and solar provide cleaner electricity but also create fluctuations in electricity supply. This makes consumer flexibility key: how can we encourage consumers to adjust their energy consumption in response to […]
Doubling Efficiency Progress: The role of efficient electrification
Abstract: Renewable electricity and end-use electrification are transforming our energy systems, affecting their structure, operation and societal impacts. Join our speakers from the International Energy Agency (IEA) and Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) in this webinar to hear how electrification trends and goals affect the value of different energy efficiency solutions, and discuss how this impacts […]
The tokenization of energy assets – The jump starter for decentralized energy markets
Abstract: The image of the transactive grid, where distributed energy devices self-organize into highly flexible and resilient microgrids, maximizing the use of local, green energy, supported by autonomous peer-to-peer trading algorithms, still seems more of a vision than a reality, but is no longer a distant prophecy. With the development of the MyPower platform, Riddle […]
Are we getting the best out of Smart Home Technologies? The role of usability
Abstract: Smart Home Technologies are believed to offer potential to support the global effort to reduce carbon emissions. Their contribution can be recognised through promoting efficient operation, demand flexibility and status reporting. This potential however is not yet being realised, particularly amongst domestic consumers. The Energy Systems Catapult have conducted an evidence review on behalf […]
Encouraging heat pump adoption in Ireland: Insights from Behavioural Economics
Abstract: In this short talk, Karl Purcell, the program manager of the Behavioural Economics unit at the SEAI, outlines the heat pump adoption customer journey and highlights the barriers and drivers to uptake at each stage. The presentation concludes with some recommendations for policymakers looking to encourage further heat pump adoption. The webinar is based […]
What can entrepreneurs and their business models contribute to accelerating the energy transition?
Abstract: Entrepreneurship can play a very important role in the energy transition. In the Users TCP Task ‘Energy Service Supporting Business Models and Systems’, we have investigated how more radical business models and entrepreneurial journeys are shaped by the institutional context within which they aim to scale up and how these entrepreneurs in turn also […]
Households are happy to join together and provide power flexibility for climate action
Abstract: Residential and small commercial electricity consumers will provide most of the flexibility needed in the power system to achieve the energy transition at lower cost. This flexibility will allow the electricity grid to take on more renewables and need less grid reinforcements. Consumers are happy to participate via an aggregator and be rewarded with […]
Smart, Energy-Saving Homes: What’s Stopping Us?
Abstract: Smart, energy-saving homes utilise network connectivity, big data and powerful data processing. They can manage and automate services such as lighting, heating/cooling and washing in order to reduce energy consumption and provide load flexibility to the grid. Despite recent gains in building envelope and appliance efficiency, further opportunities remain to improve whole-building system efficiency […]
Electric vehicle grid integration policies to benefit consumers
Abstract: Electric vehicles can unlock extensive value for consumers, the grid and the environment — if we integrate them strategically into the power system. This webinar explores three key strategies for EV grid integration: smart pricing, smart technology and smart planning. Presenter(s): Dr. Julia Hildermeier and Christos Kolokathis, Regulatory Assistance Project (RAP) Presentation […]
