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The aim of this chapter is to present an “app-in-context” framework, extending sophisticated Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-based energy management systems in order to empower building occupants to engage in energy efficiency through behavioral change. Innovative user-friendly applications are proposed, to convert data from smart meters into value for the buildings’ occupants, through actionable personalized information, recommendations and incentives for behavioral energy efficiency. Τhe personalized persuasive suggestions are coupled with an innovative reward incentive mechanism (using energy currency) in order to nudge end-users into more efficient usage of energy consuming devices and enhance participation and effectiveness of energy conservation actions. The proposed “app-in-context” framework can support European and Gulf companies to acquire and retain energy consumers, as well as improve consumers’ satisfaction through the innovative reward program.
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This chapter was elaborated within the framework of the project “EU-GCC Clean Energy Technology Network”, European Commission—FPI service contract number PI/2015/370817 (http://www.eugcc-cleanergy.net). The content of the chapter is the sole responsibility of its authors and does not necessarily reflect the views of the EC.
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Doukas, H., Marinakis, V., Tsapelas, J., Sgouridis, S. (2019). Intelligent Energy Management Within the Smart Cities: An EU-GCC Cooperation Opportunity. In: Samad, W.A., Azar, E. (eds) Smart Cities in the Gulf. Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-2011-8_8
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