Exploring Data-Driven Electricity Feedback on Energy Conservation Behavior in the University of Dayton Student Neighborhood

Authors

Presenter(s)

Daniel R. Esposito

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Description

In general, homeowners do not have a concrete idea of how much energy their houses are using at any given moment. This energy “invisibility” is thought to be a barrier toward people adopting more sustainable behaviors. This study involves installing energy monitors in houses in the University of Dayton student neighborhood to analyze two important questions: whether the monitors teach students about the relationship between their activities and energy consumption, and whether the monitors influence students to adjust their household behaviors. Ideally, conclusions will be drawn from quantitative data collected from the monitors and the university’s energy provider as well as from qualitative data acquired through the distribution of questionnaires. The results could have direct policy implications for the university, such as informing whether it would be worth investing in energy monitors for all student neighborhood properties.

Publication Date

4-9-2014

Project Designation

Honors Thesis

Primary Advisor

Robert J. Brecha

Primary Advisor's Department

Physics, Renewable and Clean Energy

Keywords

Stander Symposium project

Disciplines

Arts and Humanities | Business | Education | Engineering | Life Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences | Physical Sciences and Mathematics | Social and Behavioral Sciences

Recommended Citation

"Exploring Data-Driven Electricity Feedback on Energy Conservation Behavior in the University of Dayton Student Neighborhood" (2014). Stander Symposium Projects. 453.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/stander_posters/453