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Energy efficiency to be tested in Coronation Street-style home

Posted by Derek on June 03, 2010
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Salford University is launching a research project to test the psychology behind domestic energy consumption. The university will be home to the world’s first Energy House – a traditional pre-1920s-style terraced house, similar to those seen on ITV soap opera Coronation Street, built in a sealed-off chamber and subjected to a wide range of advanced Continue reading →

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Will ‘Smart’ Electric Meters Lead to Smarter Consumers? – NYTimes.com

Posted by Derek on December 15, 2009
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In conjunction with utilities, tech companies and state and federal agencies, Stanford University is doing a number of experiments to see how psychology affects people’s energy consumption. via Will ‘Smart’ Electric Meters Lead to Smarter Consumers? – NYTimes.com.

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