Consumer perceptions of smart grid development: Results of a Hong Kong survey and policy implications

Abstract:The Building Energy Management System (BEMS), a well-known system that has been implemented in some energy corporations, has become attractive to many companies seeking to better monitor their energy consumption efficiency. This study investigated the external factors that influence acceptance of the BEMS from managerial perspectives. An extended model based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) was created to evaluate the implementation of the BEMS in the manufacturing industries. A structural equation modeling (SEM) approach was used to analyze the model by adopting compatibility, features, technology complexity, and perceived risk as the external variables, and integrating the five dimensions of perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, attitude, user satisfaction, and behavioral intention. The analysis results indicated that the external factors positively influenced users' behavioral intention to use the BEMS through expected satisfaction, perceived ease of use, and perceived usefulness. Suggestions for BEMS developers are provided as well.

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“…Perceived Risk (PR) positively affects the Perceived Ease of Use (PEOU) of using the BEMS [10,39,40].…”

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A Behavioral Model of Managerial Perspectives Regarding Technology Acceptance in Building Energy Management Systems

Chin

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2016

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“…Residential end-users accept smart technologies and support related investments, but are uncertain about their social and individual benefits (Dütschke and Paetz, 2013;Lineweber, 2011;Mah et al, 2012). Therefore, improving communication to residential end-users on the benefits of smart technologies is a key aspect for their deployment (Darby, 2010;Lineweber, 2011).…”

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The potential of energy behaviours in a smart(er) grid: Policy implications from a Portuguese exploratory study

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The potential of energy behaviours in a smart(er) grid: Policy implications from a Portuguese exploratory study AbstractThe transition to smart grids is an on-going process that may both shape and be shaped by end-users' energy behavioural adaptations. This study explores current and potential energy behavioural adaptations in Portugal during the smart grid transition process. A web-based survey was made to a representative sample of a specific segment of Portuguese residential end-users. The survey evaluated current energy behaviours and hypothetical future behaviours in a dynamic pricing scenario.Results show this population segment has a positive predisposition towards smart technologies and demand shifting, but it is less likely to accept load control and switch to the liberalised energy market.Factors influencing the behavioural potential are mostly related with market regulation, households' practices and usage behaviours, interference with the private domain, information and technical aspects, and social values. To facilitate behavioural adaptations several strategies are recommended, such as improving the energy market regulation, assessing households' behaviours, prioritising actions already embedded in households daily routines, not interfering with their activities and ensure an override option, and improving energy services, trust and information provided to end-users. The conclusions of the present study are of utmost importance for the design of more effective demand response programmes and energy policies.

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“…Texas, US) and privacy (e.g. The Netherlands) 13,14 . In the UK, rollouts are just starting and recent research indicates that most people are undecided in their support of smart meter installation 15 .…”

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Public perceptions of demand-side management and a smarter energy future

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Nick (2015) Public perceptions of demand side management and a smarter energy future. Nature Climate Change, 5 . pp. 550-554. ISSN 1758-678XAccess from the University of Nottingham repository: http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/29832/3/Public%20perceptions%20of%20DSM%20-%20Spence%20et%20al%20authors%20copy.pdf Copyright and reuse:The Nottingham ePrints service makes this work by researchers of the University of Nottingham available open access under the following conditions. This article is made available under the University of Nottingham End User licence and may be reused according to the conditions of the licence. For more details see: http://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/end_user_agreement.pdf A note on versions:The version presented here may differ from the published version or from the version of record. If you wish to cite this item you are advised to consult the publisher's version. Please see the repository url above for details on accessing the published version and note that access may require a subscription.For more information, please contact eprints@nottingham.ac.uk According to industry and government analyses, DSM has the potential to increase energy efficiency, and improve network flexibility 3,4,5 . It could provide cost and operating benefits to energy companies, particularly in terms of automated meter readings and reduced customer inquiries, as well as benefits to society, for example through the reduction of carbon emissions 3,5,6 . Currently, DSM is primarily discussed in relation to electricity (the focus here) and a key driver for deployment is the facilitation of integration of renewables onto electricity grids as part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions whilst also maintaining the reliability of supply. Increased proportions of renewables would increase reliance on electricity as opposed to gas, affect the

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Consumer perceptions of smart grid development: Results of a Hong Kong survey and policy implications

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A Behavioral Model of Managerial Perspectives Regarding Technology Acceptance in Building Energy Management Systems

A Behavioral Model of Managerial Perspectives Regarding Technology Acceptance in Building Energy Management Systems

The potential of energy behaviours in a smart(er) grid: Policy implications from a Portuguese exploratory study

Public perceptions of demand-side management and a smarter energy future

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