E-Mailed Prompts and Feedback Messages to Reduce Energy Consumption: Testing Mechanisms for Behavior Change by Employees at a Green University |
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Authors: | Niti Pandey James W Diller Laura S Miller |
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Institution: | 1. Eastern Connecticut State University, Willmantic, Connecticut, USApandeyn@easternct.edu;3. Eastern Connecticut State University, Willmantic, Connecticut, USA |
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Abstract: | E-mail is a common mechanism for communication within organizations. Extending prior research on effects of informational messages on behavior change, the present study evaluated effects of e-mailed prompts and feedback on energy consumption at a green university. A nonconcurrent multiple baseline design was used to evaluate the effects of messages to occupants of 5 campus buildings over a period of 12 weeks. Energy consumption changes were tracked using the university’s energy dashboard. Results and implications for further research and organizational behavior change efforts are discussed. |
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Keywords: | Behavior change electricity consumption e-mailed prompts feedback |
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