This free workshop builds on a previous one at the University of Oxford in June – described in a RECSO briefing paper – with the aim of building a network amongst those interested in using energy information to create behavioural change and more informed decision-making in universities and colleges. This is important because of rising prices, carbon regulation, and HEFCE targets. Better information about usage patterns, and changes over time, is a key part of taking action to minimise consumption. This has long been understood by energy managers but hardware and software innovations are now enabling many more people to access and use energy data, and for it to be displayed in buildings. Many universities and colleges are taking advantage of these capabilities, but often in isolation. In addition, there is considerable uncertainty about how information should be provided in order to motivate changes in user behaviour.

The aim of this event is therefore to:

• Share experience and learning about the topic, and to
• Discuss how people perceive and use energy information and the implications of this for dashboards and display design.

The event is being funded by JISC, and has been organised by two JISC Green IT projects – DELTA at the University of Bradford and RECSO (Responsible Energy Costs, led by Forum for the Future). Both are associated with the SusteIT initiative. See here for more information. Places can be booked here.

Draft programme

Time 
Activity 

12.00Â
Registration and refreshments 

12.45- 1.00Â
Introduction
Rob Bristow, Green ICT Programme Manager, JISC
Peter James, Professor of Environmental Management, University of Bradford and Director, SusteIT 

13.00-13.25Â
The University of Manchester’s Carbon Credit Scheme – Using Displays to Build Awareness and Ownership 
Jon Ashley, Business Support Manager, David Callaghan, Estates IT Officer, and Damian Oatway, Assistant Mechanical and Energy Engineer, Directorate of Estates with a post-Oxford update on the scheme’s launch, feedback and future plans 

13.25-13.50Â
Energy Displays and Competitions at the Universities of Aberdeen and St Andrews
John Kingsland, Utilities Manager, University of Aberdeen and Brian Hunter, MD, METERology  

13.50-14.15
iBuilding: Energising Interest in Energy Consumption
Lucy Nelson, Project Manager, and Ruth Taylor, Energy and Carbon Management Officer, University of Central Lancashire

14.15-14.35
Refreshments

14.35-15.30
Small group discussion

15.30-16.00
Final Q&A/Discussion

16.00 (approx)Â
End of event 

There is no charge for the event. Knowledgeable vendors who can contribute their experience to the discussions are also welcome. As we expect the event to be very popular, cancellations after October 5th, and no shows that are not due to illness, will be charged at £50. Please book by visiting www.goodcampus.org Events section.