Harnessing Behaviour Change for Promoting Energy Efficiency

This report provides insight into how behavioral science can be leveraged to optimize space cooling demand in the Indian residential sector. It gives readers an overview of the cognitive biases that come into play with respect to energy behavior and provides an overview of behavioral interventions which professionals in the energy efficiency space have utilized successfully to steer consumer behavior. These include home energy reports, smart meters with real-time display, and social interaction programs.

Source: Alliance For an Energy Efficient Economy

Date of Publication: September 20, 2022