Energy savings potential is substantial...

Average annual consumption Dutch retail customers; 3500 KWh electricity and 1820 cubic meter gas

Some investment related saving opportunities for existing houses:

• Retro-fit insulation 35% (gas) ;
• Upgrade to high efficiency boilers 20% (gas) ;
• Upgrade to energy efficient appliances 27% (electricity)
• Level of energy consumption is strongly influenced by customer behavior

How to help consumers make energy consumption smarter?

• Smart Energy
• Role of meaningful information
• Energy Management test (Display):
• Direct meaningful feedback (e/g)
• Stand alone, wireless touch screen, connected to internet

Outcomes:

• Factual: Average savings: power & gas
• Behavioral: More efficient use of household devices; Switching off and lowering heating
• Motivation: Least motivated consumers saved most energy!!

Why?

• Substantiate energy saving potential on large scale
• Target = 14% structural energy saving per household (13% CO2 reduction) ;
• Goal = validate results and potential with scientific research ;
• Goal = Proof marketability of solution based on true customer valuation

Learn more at: Amsterdam Smart City