The document outlines the 'Energy Hunt' project, aimed at encouraging energy savings in households across EU member states through a community bet to reduce energy consumption by at least 9% within four months. It highlights the campaign's successes in Austria, including notable energy savings and participant engagement, and details lessons learned for future efforts. A new competition format will be implemented, focusing on individual electricity usage and fostering teamwork without the need for energy masters.

1. The Energy Hunt
Gerhard Lang
13th October 2014

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Content
History of the project
Story of the Energy Hunt
Tools and Support
Lessons Learned
The new Campaign

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The initial point: Belgium

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Energy Neighbourhoods 1+2
IEE Project in 16 EU Member States
14.500 houseolds in Europe

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What is the idea?
Energy saving bet
obetween the community and their citizens
Goal
oSave at least 9 % energy
oWithin 4 months (from December to March)
Approach
o5 – 12 households form a team
oEach team coached by an ‘Energy Master’
ono-cost or low-cost energy saving measures
oGroup meetings and city/campaign events
o4 climate protection challenges
Online-feedback system – personal control system
ooverview about energy savings achieved
oforecast of energy consumption

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Materials

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Award 2010
ManagEnergy Local Energy Action Award

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The Beginnings in Austria
Energy Neighbourhoods = Unsere Energiejagd
2 Periods in 2011/12 and 2012/13
Starting with 3 cities, finally 8 partner cities
> 200 households

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Campaign 2012/2013
energy savings in average: ~ 10 %
kWh savings: ~ 115.000kWh
CO2 savings: ~ 44 tons
Energy cost savings: ~ 155 €
20 of35 teams scored the 9 % goal
 energy saving bet has been successful!

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The Styrian Champions
 City
Hartberg
Team „Neighobourhood Parkring“
 Members
6 households
 Energy Savings
~ 26 %

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Factors of success
Realistic chance to win the competition
Positive and fresh image of an energy saving campaign
Direct feedback system
Team spirit and discussions
Different kinds of support
Constantly communication: meetings, newsletters, challenges…
Personal benefits, e.g. prices

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Lessons Learned
Obstacles
oNeed to form teams
oNeed for an energy master
Complexity
oOnline tool too sophisticated
oEnergy avings for heating not always realistic
Other issues
oOne household may have strong influence on whole team
o 5 to 10 % of participants drop out during the campaign
Open question
oEffects in the long run?

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The new campaign
Ich tu´s Energiejagd
The Energy Saving Competition between
The Vice-Governor of Styria
and all Styrians
 I'll bet you anything that you will manage to save 9 % of electricity within 4 months!
 By chaning energy behavior
 By no/low cost measures

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Partnership

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The new approach
Compettion is only based on consumtption of electricity
oBut online tool includes also heating, solar power, water
No need for building teams
oNo need for energy masters
oBut: invite friends and help eachothers!
Benchmarks to compare with others
Weekly awards guide households

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Benefits
Saving energy costs up 80 Euros
Personal energy consultation at home free of charge
Weekly competitions
o18 prices (like e-mobility, organic food, …
Attractive main awards:
oup to 800 Euros
Awards for all households scoring the 9 % goal

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The new online tool
Landing Page

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The new online tool
Personal Welcome Page

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Starting now!
Campaign period
o from 1st of November
o until 8th of February
Award Ceremony
o mid of March
Afterwards
o Plan to evaluate old and new campaign

20. Graz Energy Agency
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8010 Graz
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0316 - 811848 -
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lang@grazer-ea.at
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Gerhard Lang
Thank you for your attention!