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A home energy monitor provides prompt, convenient feedback on electrical or other energy use. Devices may also display cost of energy used, and estimates of greenhouse gas emissions. Various studies have shown a reduction in home energy use of up to 15% when using a home energy monitor.

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Study Overview

A pilot study was undertaken by Hydro One to determine whether provision of a realtime feedback device is sufficient to empower residential customers with the information needed to reduce their electricity consumption. In this study, over 400 participants from 5 regions (Barrie, Brampton, Lincoln, Peterborough and Timmins) were followed over a 2.5 year period. A quantitative level of energy savings was established at the household level that can be linked to the provision of a real-time feedback monitoring device in the home.

The study was conducted by Professor Dean Mountain, McMaster Institute of Energy Studies & DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University, Ontario.

Results

The results indicate a significant positive and persistent impact on customer usage.

• Overall, the aggregate reduction in electricity consumption (kWh) across the study sample was 6.5% at a high level of statistical accuracy.
• For households with non-electric space heating, the aggregate reduction in energy consumption was 8.2%. Within this group, for households with electric water heating, the reduction was 16.7%.
• Consistent with previous studies, income and demographic factors had no impact on the responsiveness to the monitor.

No other price or conservation incentives were given to participants in the study.

Conclusions

• A primary finding of the pilot study is that real-time feedback of energy consumption is effective in encouraging conservation.
• The results indicate a sustained response over the study time period and this finding is important for larger deployment of such a device. No reduction in conservation response was detected through the duration of the pilot.
• An overall average reduction of between 7% and 10% is feasible if the real-time monitor is used in conjunction with additional information and tips for energy conservation, financial incentives or price measures.