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Climate Change and Energy: Tracking Public Opinions and Responses
Climate change mitigation has grown into an important national policy issue. The majority of human greenhouse gas emissions result from our use of carbon-based fuels. In North America, the main sources of greenhouse gas emissions are linked to energy use in buildings (residential & commercial), manufacturing, and transportation. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions will require extensive changes in our energy infrastructure, as well as the way people and organizations use energy.
In 2007, the Energy Center of Wisconsin embarked on a sponsor-funded tracking study to assess the state of public attitudes about climate change and energy efficiency.
The study comprised surveys of 3,284 households in nine Midwestern states. Thanks to the support of project sponsors, we are able to share high level results. more...
Energy Center resources and other links
- Climate Change and Energy: Tracking Public Opinions and Responses
In 2007, the Energy Center of Wisconsin embarked on a sponsor-funded tracking study to assess the state of public attitudes about climate change and energy efficiency ... - The Silver Lining in Climate Survey Results: Refining the Design of Energy Efficiency Programs and Climate Policy
In this webcast, Ingo Bensch presents the 2009 results from the Midwest Energy Survey ... - Education and Training Research
The Energy Center of Wisconsin conducts research to prove the value of education and training in furthering energy efficiency in our economy ... - Electricity Savings Opportunities for Home Electronics and Other Plug-In Devices in Minnesota Homes: A Technical and Behavioral Field Assessment
This report summarizes an investigation of electricity savings opportunities in Minnesota homes related to home electronics and other plug-in devices ... - Energy Savings Opportunities with Home Electronics and Other
Plug-Load Devices: Results from a Minnesota Field Study
This paper presents the results of a comprehensive study of residential plug-in devices in Minnesota ... - Evaluation & Market Research for Energy Education & Training Programs
This is a summary of qualifications ... - Evaluation of the Market Impact of the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guides (PDF)
This analysis, conducted on behalf of ASHRAE, focuses on the guides for small office buildings, small retail buildings, K-12 schools, and small warehouse/self storage facilities. - Focus on Energy: PowerCost Monitor Study (PDF)
If consumers are given immediate feedback on their electricity consumption, will they make changes that reduce their consumption? That was the primary question the Energy Center of Wisconsin sought to answer for Focus on Energy through a study of the PowerCost Monitor™ feedback device. - Habits, Adjustments, or Acquisitions: What Behaviors Will Minnesotans Change to Stay Above Average?
At the Behavior, Energy and Climate Change Conference (November 2009), Scott Pigg and Ingo Bensch presented preliminary findings from a field study that points to untapped opportunities for residential energy savings ... - Market Impact of the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guides: Presentation of Final Results (PDF)
Claire Cowan and Scott Schuetter present results from this analysis conducted on behalf of ASHRAE. - Plugging into savings
The Energy Center of Wisconsin, with the funding support of the Minnesota Office of Energy Security and Minnesota Power Company, directed a timely consumer electronics field study on behaviors and usage patterns of homes across the State of MN ... - A Reflection of Ourselves...How Households Interact with In-Home
Feedback Devices: Results from a Treatment/Control Experiment
This paper presents the results of an assessment of the electricity savings from such a device (BlueLine Innovation's PowerCost Monitor (PCM)), and shows that savings are dependent upon individual household behavior ... - Scouting for Residential Electricity Savings
In this webcast, co-principal investigators Scott Pigg and Ingo Bensch present results from "Plugging into savings," a field research project funded by the Minnesota Office of Energy Security and Minnesota Power Company ...