Title :
Social, Psychological and Technological Determinants of Energy Use
Author :
Nowak, Alexander ; Rychwalska, Agnieszka ; Szamrej, Jacek
Author_Institution :
Centre for Complex Syst., Univ. of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
Abstract :
The traditional supply-side model of energy generation and use is changing rapidly. Two major, inter-dependent problems that electric power grids currently face are sustainability in the long run and dealing with the peaks and lows of demand in the short term.
Keywords :
power grids; sustainable development; electric power grid; energy generation; energy use; psychological determinants; social determinants; supply side model; sustainability; technological determinants; Electricity supply industry; Energy conservation; Energy generation; Green products; Power generation planning; Psychology; Smart meters; Social factors;
Journal_Title :
Technology and Society Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MTS.2014.2345207
