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Energy Information Augmented Community-Based Energy Reduction

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  • Kevin Hallinan

    (University of Dayton, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dayton, OH 45469, USA)

  • Harvey Enns

    (University of Dayton, Department of Management Information Systems, Dayton, OH 45469, USA)

  • Stephenie Ritchey

    (University of Dayton, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dayton, OH 45469, USA)

  • Phil Brodrick

    (University of Dayton, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dayton, OH 45469, USA)

  • Nathan Lammers

    (University of Dayton, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dayton, OH 45469, USA)

  • Nichole Hanus

    (University of Dayton, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Dayton, OH 45469, USA)

  • Mark Rembert

    (Energize Clinton County, 6 N South St., Wilmington, OH 45177, USA)

  • Tony Rainsberger

    (Oakwood High School, 20 Rubicon Road, Dayton, OH 45409, USA)

Abstract

More than one-half of all U.S. states have instituted energy efficiency mandates requiring utilities to reduce energy use. To achieve these goals, utilities have been permitted rate structures to help them incentivize energy reduction projects. This strategy is proving to be only modestly successful in stemming energy consumption growth. By the same token, community energy reduction programs have achieved moderate to very significant energy reduction. The research described here offers an important tool to strengthen the community energy reduction efforts—by providing such efforts energy information tailored to the energy use patterns of each building occupant. The information provided most importantly helps each individual energy customer understand their potential for energy savings and what reduction measures are most important to them. This information can be leveraged by the leading community organization to prompt greater action in its community. A number of case studies of this model are shown. Early results are promising.

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  • Kevin Hallinan & Harvey Enns & Stephenie Ritchey & Phil Brodrick & Nathan Lammers & Nichole Hanus & Mark Rembert & Tony Rainsberger, 2012. "Energy Information Augmented Community-Based Energy Reduction," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 4(7), pages 1-26, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:4:y:2012:i:7:p:1371-1396:d:18512
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    1. Reames, Tony Gerard, 2016. "Targeting energy justice: Exploring spatial, racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in urban residential heating energy efficiency," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 97(C), pages 549-558.

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