Abstract
Inhabitants have low possibilities to monitor their energy and water consumption. The energy and water meters are typically read only once a year in Finland. The monthly bills are based on estimated consumption, i.e. the consumption of the previous year. A quantitative interview
survey with a sample size of 3,094 people was performed to study attitudes and opinions about energy conservation and energy monitoring.
The results show that 63% of the Finns think that it is very important or important to improve the possibilities to monitor energy
consumption at home. A new prototype for monitoring energy consumption was developed at VTT. It gives occupants real time feedback on their energy consumption and the costs.
In addition to the total consumption and costs, the prototype is able to present electricity consumption and costs of each device. The target is to create a system that gives occupants relevant information in a way that is easy to understand. The system is installed in two
experimental houses.
survey with a sample size of 3,094 people was performed to study attitudes and opinions about energy conservation and energy monitoring.
The results show that 63% of the Finns think that it is very important or important to improve the possibilities to monitor energy
consumption at home. A new prototype for monitoring energy consumption was developed at VTT. It gives occupants real time feedback on their energy consumption and the costs.
In addition to the total consumption and costs, the prototype is able to present electricity consumption and costs of each device. The target is to create a system that gives occupants relevant information in a way that is easy to understand. The system is installed in two
experimental houses.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of Clima 2007 WellBeing Indoors |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Publication status | Published - 2007 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | 9th Rehva World Congress, Clima 2007 - WellBeing Indoors - Helsinki, Finland Duration: 10 Jun 2007 → 14 Jun 2007 Conference number: 9 |
Conference
| Conference | 9th Rehva World Congress, Clima 2007 - WellBeing Indoors |
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| Abbreviated title | CLIMA 2007 |
| Country/Territory | Finland |
| City | Helsinki |
| Period | 10/06/07 → 14/06/07 |