In search for market-based energy efficiency investment in households: smart home solutions as an option for optimized use of energy and reduction of costs for energy

摘要: Abstract Investment in energy efficiency measures lacks regulatory incentives, and a lot depends on how actively is promoted by utilities. If large-scale does not work, consumers have to get motivated individually. Utilities are well positioned deploy market-based initiatives that require accessible investment from households product Smart home solutions include elements being tested the market utility companies search of mutual benefit – cost saving for consumer profit Mass deployment technologies benefiting terms applicability acceptance gains expressed value propositions economy, comfort security. Data involved testing smart indicates installation has had no immediate impact consumption costs energy. Some factors affecting results identified, but further qualitative analysis needed more detailed insight would allow drawing conclusions about what can be done stimulate innovative solutions. Indicatively, answers rest within behavior, environment, related market, ability willingness invest.