In an energy system with a large renewable capacity, as is forseen with the German energy transformation, the level of electricity consumption and its timing throughout the day and the year is crucial. In this BSEC, we have discussed options for inducing changes in households’ electricity consumption, with a focus on the effectiveness of instruments, as well as on drivers of and barriers to implementation.

Agenda and Presentations

• Dr. Kerstin Tews, Freie Universität Berlin, Progressive Tariffs for Residential Electricity Consumption. An Option for Germany?
• Bastian Bohm, Vattenfall Europe, Energy Efficiency in Electricity and Heat Markets