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1. An Integrated Human-physical Framework for Control of Power Grids

Author

Feng, S., Cucuzzella, M., Bouman, T., Steg, L., and Scherpen, J. M. A.

Subjects
Electrical Engineering and Systems Science - Systems and Control, Mathematics - Optimization and Control
Abstract

In this paper, we bridge two disciplines: systems & control and environmental psychology. We develop second order Behavior and Personal norm (BP) based models (which are consistent with some studies on opinion dynamics) for describing and predicting human activities related to the final use of energy, where psychological variables, financial incentives and social interactions are considered. Based on these models, we develop a human-physical system (HPS) framework consisting of three layers: (i) human behavior, (ii) personal norms and (iii) the physical system (i.e., an AC power grid). Then, we formulate a social-physical welfare optimization problem and solve it by designing a primal-dual controller, which generates the optimal incentives to humans and the control inputs to the power grid. Finally, we assess in simulation the proposed models and approaches.

Published
2020

8. Energie door perspectief: rechtvaardig, robuust en duurzaam naar 2050

Author

Haar, B. ter, Steg, L., Coninck, H. de, Moonen, A., Huygen, A., Boot, P., Stuij, B., Tilburg, R. van, Hajer, M., Haar, B. ter, Steg, L., Coninck, H. de, Moonen, A., Huygen, A., Boot, P., Stuij, B., Tilburg, R. van, and Hajer, M.

Abstract

Outlook van het onafhankelijke Expertteam Energiesysteem (ETES) 2050 die dient als één van de bouwstenen in de onderbouwing van het Nationaal Plan Energiesysteem.

Published
2023

14. A method to identify barriers to and enablers of implementing climate change mitigation options

Author

Steg, L., Veldstra, J., Kleijne, K. de, Kılkış, Ş., Lucena, A.F.P., Nilsson, L.J., Sugiyama, M., Smith, P., Tavoni, M., Coninck, H.C. de, Diemen, R. van, Renforth, P., Mirasgedis, S., Nemet, G., Görsch, R., Muri, H., Bertoldi, P., Cabeza, L.F., Mata, E., Novikova, A., Caldas, L.R., Chàfer, M., Khosla, R., Vérez, D., Steg, L., Veldstra, J., Kleijne, K. de, Kılkış, Ş., Lucena, A.F.P., Nilsson, L.J., Sugiyama, M., Smith, P., Tavoni, M., Coninck, H.C. de, Diemen, R. van, Renforth, P., Mirasgedis, S., Nemet, G., Görsch, R., Muri, H., Bertoldi, P., Cabeza, L.F., Mata, E., Novikova, A., Caldas, L.R., Chàfer, M., Khosla, R., and Vérez, D.

Abstract

Contains fulltext : 285538.pdf (Publisher’s version ) (Closed access)

Published
2022

15. Distributed Control of DC Grids : Integrating Prosumers' Motives

Author

Cucuzzella, M., Bouman, T., Kosaraju, K. C., Schuitema, G., Lemmen, N. H., Johnson-Zawadzki, S., Fischione, Carlo, Steg, L., Scherpen, J. M. A., Cucuzzella, M., Bouman, T., Kosaraju, K. C., Schuitema, G., Lemmen, N. H., Johnson-Zawadzki, S., Fischione, Carlo, Steg, L., and Scherpen, J. M. A.

Abstract

In this paper, a novel distributed control strategy addressing a (feasible) psycho-social-physical welfare problem in islanded Direct Current (DC) smart grids is proposed. Firstly, we formulate a (convex) optimization problem that allows prosumers to share current with each other, taking into account the technical and physical aspects and constraints of the grid (e.g., stability, safety), as well as psycho-social factors (i.e., prosumers' personal values). Secondly, we design a controller whose (unforced) dynamics represent the continuous time primal-dual dynamics of the considered optimization problem. Thirdly, a passive interconnection between the physical grid and the controller is presented. Global asymptotic convergence of the closed-loop system to the desired steady-state is proved and simulations based on collected data on psycho-social aspects illustrate and confirm the theoretical results., QC 20220930

Published
2022
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16. Energy Systems (Chapter 6)

Author

Shukla, A.R., Skea, J., Slade, R., Al Khourdajie, A., van Diemen, R., McCollum, D., Pathak, M., Some, S., Vyas, P., Fradera, R., Belkacemi, M., Hasija, A., Lisboa, G., Luz, S., Malley, J., Clarkero, L., Wei, Y.-M., De La Vega Navarro, A., Garg, A., Hahmann, A.N., Khennas, S., Azevedo, I.M.L., Löschel, A., Singh, A.K., Steg, L., Strbac, G., Wada, K., Shukla, A.R., Skea, J., Slade, R., Al Khourdajie, A., van Diemen, R., McCollum, D., Pathak, M., Some, S., Vyas, P., Fradera, R., Belkacemi, M., Hasija, A., Lisboa, G., Luz, S., Malley, J., Clarkero, L., Wei, Y.-M., De La Vega Navarro, A., Garg, A., Hahmann, A.N., Khennas, S., Azevedo, I.M.L., Löschel, A., Singh, A.K., Steg, L., Strbac, G., and Wada, K.

Abstract

Warming cannot be limited to well below 2°C without rapid and deep reductions in energy system carbon dioxide (CO2) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. In scenarios limiting warming to 1.5°C (>50%) with no or limited overshoot (2°C (>67%) with action starting in 2020), net energy system CO2 emissions (interquartile range) fall by 87–97% (60–79%) in 2050. In 2030, in scenarios limiting warming to 1.5°C (>50%) with no or limited overshoot, net CO2 and GHG emissions fall by 35–51% and 38–52% respectively. In scenarios limiting warming to 1.5°C (>50%) with no or limited overshoot (2°C (>67%)), net electricity sector CO2 emissions reach zero globally between 2045 and 2055 (2050 and 2080). (high confidence).

Published
2022

17. What the latest science on climate change mitigation means for cities and urban areas.

Author

Babiker, M., Bazaz, A., Bertoldi, P., Creutzig, F., De Coninck, H., De Kleijne, K., Dhakal, S., Haldar, S., Jiang, K., Kılkış, Ş., Klaus, I., Krishnaswamy, J., Lwasa, S., Niamir, L., Pathak, M., Pereira, J.P., Revi, A., Roy, J., Seto, K.C., Singh, C., Some, S., Steg, L., Ürge-Vorsatz, D., Babiker, M., Bazaz, A., Bertoldi, P., Creutzig, F., De Coninck, H., De Kleijne, K., Dhakal, S., Haldar, S., Jiang, K., Kılkış, Ş., Klaus, I., Krishnaswamy, J., Lwasa, S., Niamir, L., Pathak, M., Pereira, J.P., Revi, A., Roy, J., Seto, K.C., Singh, C., Some, S., Steg, L., and Ürge-Vorsatz, D.

Abstract

The Summary for Urban Policymakers (SUP) initiative provides a distillation of the IPCC reports into accessible and targeted summaries that can help inform action at city and regional scales. Volume I in the series, What the Latest Physical Science of Climate Change Means for Cities, identified the ways in which human-induced climate change is affecting every region of the world, and the cities and urban areas therein. Volume II, Climate Change in Cities and Urban Areas: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability, assessed the feasibility and effectiveness of different adaptation options. To achieve climate resilient development, synergies between policies and actions for climate change adaptation, mitigation and other development goals are needed. This third volume in the series, What the Latest Science on Climate Change Mitigation Means for Cities and Urban Areas offers a concise and accessible distillation of the IPCC Working Group III Report for urban policymakers. The 21st century is characterized by a rapidly growing urban population, urban land expansion and associated rise in demand for resources, infrastructure and services. These trends are expected to drive the growth in emissions from urban consumption and production through 2100, although the rate of urban emissions growth will depend on the type of urbanisation and the speed and scale of mitigation action implemented. Aggressive and ambitious policies for transition towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions can be implemented in cities and urban areas, while contributing to sustainable development. Ultimately, mitigation action and adaptation are interdependent processes, and pursuing these actions together can promote sustainable development.

Published
2022

18. Demand-side solutions to climate change mitigation consistent with high levels of well-being

Author

Creutzig, F., Niamir, L., Bai, X., Callaghan, M., Cullen, J., Díaz-José, J., Figueroa, M., Grubler, A., Lamb, W.F., Leip, A., Masanet, E., Mata, É., Mattauch, L., Minx, J.C., Mirasgedis, S., Mulugetta, Y., Nugroho, S.B., Pathak, M., Perkins, P., Roy, J., de la Rue du Can, S., Saheb, Y., Some, S., Steg, L., Steinberger, J., Ürge-Vorsatz, D., Creutzig, F., Niamir, L., Bai, X., Callaghan, M., Cullen, J., Díaz-José, J., Figueroa, M., Grubler, A., Lamb, W.F., Leip, A., Masanet, E., Mata, É., Mattauch, L., Minx, J.C., Mirasgedis, S., Mulugetta, Y., Nugroho, S.B., Pathak, M., Perkins, P., Roy, J., de la Rue du Can, S., Saheb, Y., Some, S., Steg, L., Steinberger, J., and Ürge-Vorsatz, D.

Abstract

Mitigation solutions are often evaluated in terms of costs and greenhouse gas reduction potentials, missing out on the consideration of direct effects on human well-being. Here, we systematically assess the mitigation potential of demand-side options categorized into avoid, shift and improve, and their human well-being links. We show that these options, bridging socio-behavioural, infrastructural and technological domains, can reduce counterfactual sectoral emissions by 40–80% in end-use sectors. Based on expert judgement and an extensive literature database, we evaluate 306 combinations of well-being outcomes and demand-side options, finding largely beneficial effects in improvement in well-being (79% positive, 18% neutral and 3% negative), even though we find low confidence on the social dimensions of well-being. Implementing such nuanced solutions is based axiomatically on an understanding of malleable rather than fixed preferences, and procedurally on changing infrastructures and choice architectures. Results demonstrate the high mitigation potential of demand-side mitigation options that are synergistic with well-being.

Published
2022

20. Cross-Chapter Box FEASIB | Feasibility Assessment of Adaptation Options: An Update of the SR1.5

Author

Ley, D., Adams, H., Araos, M., Basu, R., Bazaz, A., Conte, L., Davis, K., Dockendorff, C., Ford, J., Fuss, S., Elisabeth, G.A., Guillén Bolaños, T., Hoegh-Guldberg, O., Howden, M., Kalyan, B., Moro, L., Mosurska, A., Mechler, R., Portuga-Pereira, J., Revi, A., Sharma, S., Sietsma, A.J., Singh, C. Triacca A., van Bavel, B., Villaverde Canosa, I., Babiker, M, Bertoldi P., Cohen, B., Cowie, A., de Kleijne, K., Emmet-Booth, J., Garg, A., Nabuurs G.-J., Frossard Pereira de Lucena, A., Leip, A., Nilsson, L..J., Smith, P., Steg, L., and Sugiyama, M.

Published
2022

26. Demand-side solutions to climate change mitigation consistent with high levels of well-being

Author

Creutzig, F., Niamir, L., Bai, X., Callaghan, M., Cullen, J., Díaz-José, J., Figueroa, M., Grubler, A., Lamb, W.F., Leip, A., Masanet, E., Mata, É., Mattauch, L., Minx, J.C., Mirasgedis, S., Mulugetta, Y., Nugroho, S.B., Pathak, M., Perkins, P., Roy, J., de la Rue du Can, S., Saheb, Y., Some, S., Steg, L., Steinberger, J., Ürge-Vorsatz, D., Creutzig, F., Niamir, L., Bai, X., Callaghan, M., Cullen, J., Díaz-José, J., Figueroa, M., Grubler, A., Lamb, W.F., Leip, A., Masanet, E., Mata, É., Mattauch, L., Minx, J.C., Mirasgedis, S., Mulugetta, Y., Nugroho, S.B., Pathak, M., Perkins, P., Roy, J., de la Rue du Can, S., Saheb, Y., Some, S., Steg, L., Steinberger, J., and Ürge-Vorsatz, D.

Abstract

Mitigation solutions are often evaluated in terms of costs and greenhouse gas reduction potentials, missing out on the consideration of direct effects on human well-being. Here, we systematically assess the mitigation potential of demand-side options categorized into avoid, shift and improve, and their human well-being links. We show that these options, bridging socio-behavioural, infrastructural and technological domains, can reduce counterfactual sectoral emissions by 40–80% in end-use sectors. Based on expert judgement and an extensive literature database, we evaluate 306 combinations of well-being outcomes and demand-side options, finding largely beneficial effects in improvement in well-being (79% positive, 18% neutral and 3% negative), even though we find low confidence on the social dimensions of well-being. Implementing such nuanced solutions is based axiomatically on an understanding of malleable rather than fixed preferences, and procedurally on changing infrastructures and choice architectures. Results demonstrate the high mitigation potential of demand-side mitigation options that are synergistic with well-being.

Published
2021

27. Distributed control of DC grids: A social perspective

Author

Cucuzzella, M., Kosaraju, K. C., Bouman, T., Schuitema, G., Johnson-Zawadzki, S., Fischione, C., Steg, L., Scherpen, J. M.A., Discrete Technology and Production Automation, Environmental Psychology, and Social Psychology

Subjects
Distributed control, Social factors, DC power systems
Abstract

In this paper, a novel distributed control strategy addressing a (feasible) social-physical welfare problem in Direct Current (DC) smart grids is proposed, which is based on physical, technical and social aspects of the grid. Firstly, we formulate a (convex) optimization problem that allows prosumers to share power - and the financial and psycho-social costs and benefits associated with the generation and consumption of power - with each other, taking into account the technical, physical and social aspects and constraints of the grid (e.g., stability, safety, user preferences). Secondly, we design a controller whose (unforced) dynamics represent the continuous time primal-dual dynamics of the considered optimization problem. Thirdly, a passive interconnection between the physical grid and the controller is presented. Global asymptotic convergence of the closed-loop system to the desired steady-state is proved and simulations illustrate and confirm the theoretical results.

Published
2019

30. SAPEA, Science Advice for Policy by European Academies (2019). A Scientific Perspective on Microplastics in Nature and Society

Author

Koelmans, B., Pahl, S., Backhaus, T., Bessa, F., van Calster, G., Contzen, N., Cronin, R., Galloway, T., Hart, A., Henderson, L., Kalčíková, G., Kelly, F., Kolodziejczyk, B., Marku, E., Poortinga, W., Rillig, M., van Sebille, E., Steg, L., Steinhorst, J., Steidl, J., Syberg, K., Thompson, R., Wagner, M., van Wezel, A., Wyles, K., and Wright, S.

Published
2019

31. A Scientific Perspective on Microplastics in Nature and Society

Author

Koelmans, B., Pahl, S., Backhaus, T., Bessa, F., van Calster, G., Contzen, N., Cronin, R., Galloway, T., Hart, A., Henderson, L., Kalcikova, G., Kelly, F., Kolodziejczyk, B., Marku, E., Poortinga, W., Rillig, M., van Sebille, E., Steg, L., Steinhorst, J., Steidl, J., Syberg, K., Thompson, R., Wagner, M., van Wezel, A., Wyles, K., and Wright, S.

Published
2019

32. Technical Summary: Global warming of 1.5°C. An IPCC Special Report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the context of strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development, and efforts to eradicate poverty

Author

Allen, M., Antwi-Agyei, P., Aragon-Durand, F., Babiker, M., Bertoldi, P., Bind, M., Brown, S., Buckeridge, M., Camilloni, I., Cartwright, A., Cramer, W., Dasgupta, P., Diedhiou, A., Djalante, R., Dong, W., Ebi, K.L., Engelbrecht, F., Fifita, S., Ford, J., Fuß, S., Hayward, B., Hourcade, J.-C., Ginzburg, V., Guiot, J., Handa, C., Hijioka, Y., Humphreys, S., Kainuma, M., Kala, J., Kanninen, M., Kheshgi, H., Kobayashi, S., Kriegler, E., Ley, D., Liverman, D., Mahowald, N., Mechler, R., Mehrotra, S., Mulugetta, Y., Mundaca, L., Newman, P., Okereke, C., Payne, A., Perez, R., Pinho, P.F., Revokatova, A., Riahi, K., Schultz, S., Seferian, R., Seneviratne, S., Steg, L., Rogriguez, A.G., Sugiyama, T., Thonas, A., Vilarino, M.V., Wairiu, M., Warren, R., Zhou, G., Zickfeld, K., Allen, M., Antwi-Agyei, P., Aragon-Durand, F., Babiker, M., Bertoldi, P., Bind, M., Brown, S., Buckeridge, M., Camilloni, I., Cartwright, A., Cramer, W., Dasgupta, P., Diedhiou, A., Djalante, R., Dong, W., Ebi, K.L., Engelbrecht, F., Fifita, S., Ford, J., Fuß, S., Hayward, B., Hourcade, J.-C., Ginzburg, V., Guiot, J., Handa, C., Hijioka, Y., Humphreys, S., Kainuma, M., Kala, J., Kanninen, M., Kheshgi, H., Kobayashi, S., Kriegler, E., Ley, D., Liverman, D., Mahowald, N., Mechler, R., Mehrotra, S., Mulugetta, Y., Mundaca, L., Newman, P., Okereke, C., Payne, A., Perez, R., Pinho, P.F., Revokatova, A., Riahi, K., Schultz, S., Seferian, R., Seneviratne, S., Steg, L., Rogriguez, A.G., Sugiyama, T., Thonas, A., Vilarino, M.V., Wairiu, M., Warren, R., Zhou, G., and Zickfeld, K.

Published
2019

33. Environmental Risk Perception

Author

Steg, Linda, de Groot, Judith I M, Steg, L ( Linda ), de Groot, J I M ( Judith I M ), Böhm, Gisela, Tanner, Carmen; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3925-0889, Steg, Linda, de Groot, Judith I M, Steg, L ( Linda ), de Groot, J I M ( Judith I M ), Böhm, Gisela, and Tanner, Carmen; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3925-0889

Published
2018

34. Chapter 4: Strengthening and implementing the global response

Author

de Coninck, H., Revi, A., Babiker, M., Bertoldi, P., Buckeridge, M., Cartwright, A., Dong, W., Ford, J., Fuss, S., Hourcade, J.-C., Ley, D., Mechler, R., Newman, P., Revokatova, A., Schultz, S., Steg, L., Sugiyama, T., Araos, M., Bakker, S., Bazaz, A., Belfer, E., Benton, T., Camiloni, I., Connors, S., Dasgupta, D., Ebi, K., den Elzen, M., Pinho, P.F., Forster, P., Fuglestvedt, J., Ghersi, F., Ginzburg, V., Grandis, A., Hayward, B., Haughey, E., Hoegh - Guldberg, O., Jiang, K., Kala, J., Klein, R., de Kleijne, K., Liverman, D., Dominguez, M., Mehrotra, S., Mundaca, L., Opio, C., Payne, A., Plazzotta, M., Pereira, J., Reisinger, A., Rhiney, K., Roberts, T., Rogelj, J., van Rooij, A., Seferian, R., Shindell, D., Singh, C., Slade, R., Sparovek, G., Suarez, A., Seneviratne, S., Sillmann, J., Solecki, W., Taylor, M., Thomas, A., Trutnevyte, E., van Valkengoed, A., Wollenberg, L., de Coninck, H., Revi, A., Babiker, M., Bertoldi, P., Buckeridge, M., Cartwright, A., Dong, W., Ford, J., Fuss, S., Hourcade, J.-C., Ley, D., Mechler, R., Newman, P., Revokatova, A., Schultz, S., Steg, L., Sugiyama, T., Araos, M., Bakker, S., Bazaz, A., Belfer, E., Benton, T., Camiloni, I., Connors, S., Dasgupta, D., Ebi, K., den Elzen, M., Pinho, P.F., Forster, P., Fuglestvedt, J., Ghersi, F., Ginzburg, V., Grandis, A., Hayward, B., Haughey, E., Hoegh - Guldberg, O., Jiang, K., Kala, J., Klein, R., de Kleijne, K., Liverman, D., Dominguez, M., Mehrotra, S., Mundaca, L., Opio, C., Payne, A., Plazzotta, M., Pereira, J., Reisinger, A., Rhiney, K., Roberts, T., Rogelj, J., van Rooij, A., Seferian, R., Shindell, D., Singh, C., Slade, R., Sparovek, G., Suarez, A., Seneviratne, S., Sillmann, J., Solecki, W., Taylor, M., Thomas, A., Trutnevyte, E., van Valkengoed, A., and Wollenberg, L.

Published
2018

35. The social psychology of consumer behaviour

Author

Stroebe, Wolfgang, Keizer, Kees, Steg, L., Keizer, K., Buunk, A.P., Rothengatter, T., Social Psychology, and Environmental Psychology

Subjects
Social processes, Healthy food, Phone, business.industry, media_common.quotation_subject, Impulse (psychology), Identity function, Advertising, Business, Clothing, Consumer behaviour, media_common
Abstract

Introduction According to some definitions, consumer behaviour consists of “the psychological and social processes people undergo in the acquisition, use, and disposal of products” (Bagozzi, Gurhan-Zanli, and Priester, 2002, p. 1). This seems a plausible definition at first. But it is deficient, in so far as it is difficult to find instances of behaviour that do not involve some goods. Sleeping comes to mind, but unless one sleeps naked and in the forest, it involves a bed and pyjamas, both probably branded goods. And even if we were to write this chapter with pens rather than computers, writing would still involve use of products: pens do not grow on trees, nor does paper. We therefore narrow the focus of this chapter on what is arguably the most characteristic aspect of consumer behaviour, namely the process of acquiring goods. Getting insight into the process of acquiring goods is not only interesting for the manufacturer trying to sell a new type of phone, but also for the organization trying to fight consumer overspending, or increase the relative sales of pro-environmental products (see Chapter 9), or healthy food (see Chapter 10). So what determines the likelihood that we acquire a specific good? To answer this question we first discuss the potential functions of goods for consumers. In the second part we look at two different types of buying behaviour: deliberate and impulse buying. We discuss which factors influence deliberate purchases and when impulse buying is more likely. In the third and final part we reflect on the impact of advertising on acquiring goods, as we will discuss the different routes through which advertising can influence consumers. The function of goods Consumers buy goods as a means to achieve some goal. Goals are desired outcomes that are also perceived as attainable. In a narrow utilitarian sense, consumers buy goods or services simply for the function they are supposed to serve (e.g., wine is for drinking and clothes are for wearing). However, consumers buy most goods not just for this utilitarian function, but also to communicate something about themselves to others and themselves; they serve an identity function (Govers and Schoormans, 2005; McCracken, 1986).

Published
2017

37. Social psychology and mental health

Author

Dijkstra, Pieternel, Buunk, A.P., Steg, L., L., Keizer, K., Rothengatter, T., and Social Psychology

Abstract

Mental health disorder represent one of the most common problems facing adults: within a twelve-month period nearly 30 per cent of the population experiences some diagnosable mental health disorder.

Published
2017

38. Social sport and exercise psychology

Author

Steg, L, Buunk, A P, Keizer, K, Rothengatter, T, Polman, Remco, Borkoles, Erika, Sanchez, Xavier, Steg, L, Buunk, A P, Keizer, K, Rothengatter, T, Polman, Remco, Borkoles, Erika, and Sanchez, Xavier

Published
2017

40. Environmental values

Author

Steg, L., Clayton, S., Steg, L., De Groot, J.I.M., Steg, L., Clayton, S., Steg, L., and De Groot, J.I.M.

Published
2012

41. How the co-benefits of addressing climate change can motivate action across the world

Author

Bain, PG, Milfont, TL, Kashima, Y, Bilewicz, M, Doron, G, Garðarsdóttir, RB, Gouveia, VV, Guan, Y, Johansson, L, Pasquali, C, Verdugo, V, Aragones, JI, Utsugi, A, Demarque, C, Otto, S, Park, J, Soland, M, Steg, L, González, R, Lebedeva, N, Madsen, OJ, Wagner, C, Akotia, CS, Kurz, T, Saiz, JL, Schultz, PW, Einarsdóttir, G, and Saviolidis, NM

Abstract

It is traditionally thought that the public must be convinced of the reality and importance of anthropogenic climate change in order to take personal and political action. However, convincing the broad public involves overcoming powerful ideological obstacles1-4, and in many places climate change is slipping in public importance5,6. Here we examined whether beliefs about the “co-benefits” of mitigating climate change7 can avoid these obstacles by motivating behavior in both those who accept climate change and those who are unconvinced or unconcerned. We describe an integrative framework for assessing co-benefits8, distinguishing sociological dimensions (e.g., pollution, disease, economic development), and community character (e.g., benevolence, competence). Data from all inhabited continents (24 countries; N=6059), showed that two types of co-benefits, Development (economic and scientific advancement) and Benevolence (a more moral and caring community), rivalled climate change importance in the strength of their relationships with motivations to act. These co-benefits showed effects independent of climate change importance beliefs, and showed similar effects for both climate change believers and skeptics. Communicating these co-benefits of addressing climate change can help motivate action on climate change where traditional approaches have stalled.

Published
2015

42. Smart energy technology adoption: Identity has many faces

Author

Peters, A.M., van der Werff, E., Steg, L., and Social Psychology

Abstract

Smart energy technology adoption: identity has many faces. People increasingly adopt Smart Energy Technologies (SET), including solar panels, and electric vehicles. These are radical innovations that are expected to significantly reduce fossil energy use. Yet, SETs may challenge the stability of current energy grids. To secure the stability of the electricity grid, people need to use these technologies in a way that optimizes demand and supply balancing. We propose that the environmental self-identity will play a central role in this respect: people are more likely to use SET in a sustainable way when they link the adoption of SET to their environmental self-identity. In contrast, we hypothesize that when the adoption of SET results from different motives, such as technological innovativeness, SET are less likely to be used in a sustainable way. We present preliminary results of two studies that show that an identity manipulation of technological innovative identity may result in higher acceptability of future energy scenario’s in which SET play an important role. However, the identity manipulation of environmental self-identity did not affect the acceptability of a range of sustainability energy behaviours. This indicates a possible ceiling effect, as the acceptability ratings were high in both conditions. In addition, these favorable ratings and the enhanced favorable ratings of SET after the technological innovative identity manipulation did not affect the ratings of future energy scenario’s in which behavioral and technological change were combined. Implications for follow-up research will be discussed.

Published
2015

43. De (toe)komst van elektrische auto's in Nederland

Author

Bockarjova, M., Knockaert, J.S.A., Rietveld, P., Steg, L., Spatial Economics, and Amsterdam Global Change Institute

Abstract

Dit paper modelleert de adoptie van elektrische auto’s in Nederland aan de hand van de innovatietheorie van Rogers (Rogers, 2003). Hierbij verdelen we de potentiële consumenten onder in vijf adoptiesegmenten die systematisch verschillen in psychologische en demografische kenmerken. Met behulp van een stated preference-onderzoek hebben we de individuele voorkeuren voor conventionele, hybride en elektrische auto’s achterhaald tijdens de drie belangrijkste adoptiefases: de introductie-, groei- en volwassenheidsfase van de innovatieverspreiding.Onze resultaten laten zien dat voorkeuren van consumenten in verschillende adoptiefasesverschillen van elkaar. Bijvoorbeeld kortere oplaadtijden vergroten de kans op de adoptie van elektrische auto’s. Het belang van laadtijden vermindert echter niet gedurende de adoptiefasen maar wordt juist sterker. Daarnaast is het sleepvermogen een belangrijke eigenschap die consumentenvoorkeuren voor elektrische auto’s op de Nederlandse markt bepaalt in de groeien volwassenheidsfases. De CO2-uitstoot is een van bepalende factoren voor de voertuigkeuze in de introductie- en volwassenheidsfases, maar verrassend genoeg niet in de groeifase. Het huidige belasting- en subsidiesysteem lijkt ongunstig uit te pakken voor elektrische auto’s ten gunste van hybride auto’s vooral tijdens de groeifase. Onze bevindingen impliceren dat beleid gericht op de grootschalige adoptie van elektrische auto’s moet inzetten op financiële voordelen (groeifase), de ontwikkeling van oplaadinfrastructuur (groei- en volwassenheidsfases), de verbetering van de voertuigfunctionaliteit (groei- en volwassenheidsfases) en het verstrekken van informatie over de kritieke auto-eigenschappen (alle fases).

Published
2015

44. Research agenda: human behaviour and liveability, accessibility and safety

Author

Band, G. (author), Holewijn, M. (author), Janssen, C. (author), Kenemans, L. (author), Lorist, M. (author), Steg, L (author), van Wee, G.P. (author), Band, G. (author), Holewijn, M. (author), Janssen, C. (author), Kenemans, L. (author), Lorist, M. (author), Steg, L (author), and van Wee, G.P. (author)

Abstract

This research agenda is an initiative of the NWO National Initiative Brain and Cognition (NIHC) with involvement of the Behavioural Insight Team of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment (IenM)., Transport and Logistics

Published
2016

47. Introduction

Author

Steg, L., Gärling, T, Steg, L, Steg, L., Steg, L., Gärling, T, Steg, L, and Steg, L.

Published
2007

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