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Differentiating ‘the user’ in DSR: developing demand side response in advanced economies

Goulden, Murray; Spence, Alexa; Wardman, Jamie; Leygue, Caroline

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Jamie Wardman

Caroline Leygue



Abstract

This paper reports on the current state of Demand Side Response (DSR) in the UK – an early adoptor amongst advanced economies – and the role of the end user in determining its future. Through 21 expert interviews we establish the current state of DSR, and expectations for its development. Whilst non-domestic DSR appears healthy, if fragile, domestic DSR is considered to be currently unviable, it's future success dependant on market innovations. In following how that situation is expected to change, we highlight key assumptions about prospective end users. These assumptions are shaping the efforts of the industry actors tasked with delivering DSR. We identify two visions of the user, one passive whilst technologies automate on their behalf, the other integrated to the point of themselves being an automaton. We detail a series of concerns about the limitations of these user visions, and the ability of industry to reach beyond them towards a more differentiated view. We conclude with a call to broaden the institutional landscape tasked with delivering DSR, in order to foster a greater diversity of end user roles, and ultimately greater demand responsiveness from a broader user base.

Citation

Goulden, M., Spence, A., Wardman, J., & Leygue, C. (2018). Differentiating ‘the user’ in DSR: developing demand side response in advanced economies. Energy Policy, 122, 176-185. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2018.07.013

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jul 9, 2018
Online Publication Date Jul 26, 2018
Publication Date Nov 30, 2018
Deposit Date Jul 31, 2018
Publicly Available Date Mar 28, 2024
Print ISSN 0301-4215
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 122
Pages 176-185
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2018.07.013
Keywords Policy; Demand side response; DSR: User; Description; Smart home
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/864918
Publisher URL https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301421518304610#keys0005

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