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SUMMARY:Behaviour and Energy Use - Irina Shaorshadze\, Margaret Thorley\, 
 Dr Rosie Robison\, Aaron Gillich
DTSTART:20120614T110000Z
DTEND:20120614T133000Z
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CONTACT:Aaron Gillich
DESCRIPTION:Speakers:\n\n*Speaker #1: Irina Shaorshadze (PhD Candidate\, U
 niversity of Cambridge)*\n\nTitle: The role of behavioural economics in en
 ergy and climate policy\n\n*Speaker #2: Margaret Thorley (PhD Candidate\, 
 University of Cambridge)*\n\nTitle: Diffusing pro-environmental innovation
 s: The role of letting agents in promoting energy efficiency and building 
 retrofits in the private residential rental sector in England\n\n*Speaker 
 #3: Dr Rosie Robison (Research Fellow\, Global Sustainability Institute\, 
 Anglia Ruskin University)*\n\nTitle: UK consumer engagement with home ener
 gy issues\n\nAbstract: In this short talk I will discuss a couple of my cu
 rrent research projects involving tenants living in social housing in the 
 East of England. What are current attitudes toward home energy reduction\,
  how informed are we as energy consumers\, and how well equipped are we to
  put any knowledge we have into practice? I will pose some questions for o
 pen discussion around consumer empowerment\, and consideration of fuel pov
 erty issues.\n\n\n*Speaker #4: Aaron Gillich (PhD Candidate\, University o
 f Cambridge)*\n\nTitle: The Impacts of Social Norms on Energy Use in Stude
 nt Accommodation - Churchill College Case Study\n\nAbstract: This brief ta
 lk summarises a case study in which students at Churchill College were giv
 en differing types of feedback on their energy use throughout Lent Term 20
 12.  While social norms can enhance the persuasive power of messaging\, th
 e frequency of feedback was a more consistent indicator of energy reductio
 n.  The study suggests cost effective savings are achievable through behav
 ioural change\, but that the most effective method of engaging occupants i
 s not straightforward.\n
LOCATION:CRASSH\, 7 West Road\, Cambridge\, CB3 9DP
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