The practices and behaviours of individuals influences resource consumption at many
scales and are shaped by a multitude of psychological, social, and technical factors. This …

Recent advances in sociological investigations of energy-systems-change highlight the
influence of a wide range of policies, beyond those typically considered relevant to energy …

Policy and regulations for residential houses often consider the physical system alone and
tend to focus on the energy performance of the building. This ignores the effect of occupants' …

Behind the roll-out of smart metering technologies lies a belief that personalised, fact-based
information enhances energy awareness and allows consumers to modify their behaviour …

When people move into sustainable houses, they bring practices with them that have
temporally evolved along with their daily lives. A common misconception is that change to …

In climate and energy policy the development of ICT-based energy systems, or smart grids,
features as a critical new step in the transition towards a sustainable energy future. The …

The logistical requirements of moving goods and people within the urban environment are
used to justify the use of motorised transport, within the domestic as well as the commercial …

The residential sector accounts for a third of energy use in the UK (DECC, 2014b) and
generates fifteen percent of greenhouse gas emissions (DECC, 2014c). Lowenergy housing …

Examination of how household practices, resource flows and social contexts change after
moving into an innovative development in Western Australia, with a focus on the home …