Smart meters and consumer behaviour: insights from the empirical literature

Abstract

This paper summarises the insights to be gained from a systematic literature review of empirical research devoted to behavioural considerations associated with the use of smart meters and energy information feedback. Above and beyond the mass rollout of smart meters, there are various behavioural considerations that can affect the way in which consumers react to information enabling the adaptation of their consumption behaviour in response to dynamic pricing. Indeed, many empirical studies have been conducted in various countries aimed at determining how consumers respond to feedback on their consumption and prices (...)