Moving beyond feedback: Energy behaviour and local engagement in the United Kingdom
Moving beyond feedback: Energy behaviour and local engagement in the United Kingdom
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DOI：
10.1016/j.erss.2015.04.006
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发表时间：
2015-07-01
影响因子：
6.7
通讯作者：
Stuart, Graeme
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作者：
Bull, Richard;Lemon, Mark;Stuart, Graeme
众所周知，非住宅建筑物通过行为改变举措具有节能潜力。能源效率措施可以促进地方、国家和欧盟在碳减排方面的政策承诺。然而，研究也表明，行为改变绝非简单。这一点在地方政府中最为明显，地方政府在充满挑战的政治环境中运作的同时，预计将领导碳减排计划。本文反映了英国研究理事会资助的案例研究，探讨在英国市政参与的作用。开发了创新的反馈工具和用户参与，以努力促进能源管理的协作办法。一个焦点小组的分析和一组半结构化访谈的结果显示，在增加用户参与和数字化工具方面有令人鼓舞的迹象，但在“真实的世界”实施创新和技术基础方法方面仍然存在障碍。这些问题包括在削减财政的同时实行裁员方案，在新技术方面形成一种规避风险的文化，以及关于能源管理责任归属的辩论。虽然这些发现是针对具体情况的，但它们对组织考虑技术如何支持他们参与工作场所以减少能源使用具有影响。Crown（C）2015由Elsevier Ltd.出版
The energy savings potential within non-domestic buildings from behaviour change initiatives is well known. Energy efficiency measures can contribute to local, national and EU policy commitments on carbon reduction. Yet, research also shows behaviour change is anything but simple. No-where is this more evident that in local government where municipalities are expected to lead on carbon reduction initiatives whilst operating in challenging political landscapes. This paper reflects on a UK Research Council funded case study exploring the role of engagement in a UK municipality. Innovative feedback tools and user-engagement were developed in an effort to foster a collaborative approach to energy management. Findings from an analysis of a focus group and a set of semi-structured interviews show encouraging signs with regard to increased user-engagement and digital tools, but barriers remain with regards to the 'real world' implementation of innovative, and technologically grounded, approaches. These included a staff reduction programme amidst financial cuts, a risk-averse culture with regard to new technologies, and debate about where responsibilities lie with regards to energy management. While these findings were case specific they have implications for organisations contemplating how technology might support them in workplace engagement for reduced energy use. Crown (C) 2015 Published by Elsevier Ltd.