New markets for local, renewable, or affordable energy? A segmentation analysis to identify consumer preferences for decentralized energy markets
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T1 - New markets for local, renewable, or affordable energy? A segmentation analysis to identify consumer preferences for decentralized energy markets
AU - Lagomarsino, Maria
AU - Herrmann, Melanie
AU - Hahnel, Ulf J.J.
AU - Brosch, Tobias
N1 - Publisher Copyright: © 2024
PY - 2024/4
Y1 - 2024/4
N2 - Local Energy Markets (LEMs) allow direct citizen involvement in energy production and trading. A study surveyed 636 Swiss electricity consumers using choice-based conjoint analysis to explore preferences for various LEM characteristics. Three consumer segments emerged: 'Renewable energy enthusiasts' (42 %), interested in energy mix and community PV investment; 'Price sensitives' (30 %), driven mainly by costs; and 'Uninvolved' (28 %), focused on energy mix but hesitant about PV investment. Demographic and psychological variables helped characterize these segments, suggesting tailored communication strategies to boost participation in future energy markets. Communication strategies should focus on ‘Renewable energy enthusiasts’ segment and should emphasize environmental benefits and community engagement to leverage their high motivation for involvement.
AB - Local Energy Markets (LEMs) allow direct citizen involvement in energy production and trading. A study surveyed 636 Swiss electricity consumers using choice-based conjoint analysis to explore preferences for various LEM characteristics. Three consumer segments emerged: 'Renewable energy enthusiasts' (42 %), interested in energy mix and community PV investment; 'Price sensitives' (30 %), driven mainly by costs; and 'Uninvolved' (28 %), focused on energy mix but hesitant about PV investment. Demographic and psychological variables helped characterize these segments, suggesting tailored communication strategies to boost participation in future energy markets. Communication strategies should focus on ‘Renewable energy enthusiasts’ segment and should emphasize environmental benefits and community engagement to leverage their high motivation for involvement.
KW - Choice-based experiment
KW - Local Energy Markets (LEMs)
KW - Prosumer
KW - segmentation
KW - Psychology
KW - Management studies
KW - Sustainability sciences, Management & Economics
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=85187720509&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/j.cles.2024.100109
DO - 10.1016/j.cles.2024.100109
M3 - Journal articles
AN - SCOPUS:85187720509
VL - 7
JO - Cleaner Energy Systems
JF - Cleaner Energy Systems
SN - 2772-7831
M1 - 100109
ER -