Energy cultures framework and the Otago Home Upgrade Programme

Willis, Scott, McComb, Keita, Marshall, Zach, Stephenson, Janet and Anderson, Ben (2022) Energy cultures framework and the Otago Home Upgrade Programme. 16th OERC Symposium 2022: An Equitable and Low-Cost Energy Transition, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand. 28 - 29 Nov 2022.

Abstract

The Otago Home Upgrade Programme is a pilot programme resourced by EECA to trial a new approach in delivering energy wellbeing. So far we’ve visited over 50 homes in Otago and a raft of interventions are in motion. We’re finding people in stressful situations through poverty and isolation or simply at a loss when faced with a critical repair / essential maintenance. Each case is unique and presents both opportunities and challenges.
One of our challenges is evaluating how effective our home interventions are. We’re using the energy cultures framework to structure our evaluation process as we go, assess the impact of our interventions, and understand both the value for money in delivery and overall return on investment from a holistic perspective. We want to be able to inform future energy wellbeing work nationally. As we had expected, action research is messy but exciting.
Our presentation details our approach. We will present preliminary data and use case studies to illustrate the range of issues we’re uncovering. This is work in progress, a snapshot, as we work with whanau to improve their material situation, change behaviours for the better and shift norms, to achieve energy wellbeing.

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Author: Ben Anderson

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