ABSTRACT
The ongoing energy transition requires the involvement of various actors in the energy market, including residential households. The smart grid approach together with a roll-out of smart meters facilitates the potential engagement of the electricity end-users, who may receive energy feedback and hence adopt appropriate energy-efficient behaviors. This chapter aims to provide a systematic review of recent empirical findings and recommendations on the use of smart meters together with some enabling technologies, such as in-home displays, that offer energy feedback in the context of successful behavioral change for end users. The analysis is conducted from the perspective of two research questions, first what motivates people to use SMP to monitor energy usage, and second which factors influence the effectiveness of energy monitoring by leading to more sustainable energy-related behaviors, such as, for example, energy saving. The research focuses on the scientific papers published in the recent decade (years 2011–2022) to capture the recent findings and outcomes. Proper design of the energy feedback should: provide social comparisons, address not only individual private goals but also multiple goals towards energy usage in the community (neighborhood), and use visualizations and elements of gamification.
