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Active, passive, non-existing or conditional? Social relations shaping energy use at workplaces
Högskolan Väst; RISE.
RISE.
RISE.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-0336-6537
2019 (English)In: Energy Research & Social Science, ISSN 2214-6296, E-ISSN 2214-6326, Vol. 51, p. 148-155Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Energy efficiency concerns the entire workplace and a cooperative approach is important for achieving ambitious energy reduction targets. Despite this, many organisations still mainly regard energy efficiency as a technical issue involving just a few specialists. A focus on the social relations and processes that shape work on energy issues is lacking. The aim of this paper is to illuminate and explore social relations between the staff driving energy issues and their co-workers. The analysis presented is based upon two features shaping their mutual engagement for reducing energy use: the communication strategy on energy issues undertaken by the workplace and the support for energy efficiency and conservation among the staff. The study provides insights gained from an interview study done in a Swedish organisation as well as from social science research in the field. The result is a conceptual framework that describes four relationships between the drivers of change and their co-workers. These relationships are characterized as active, passive, non-existing and conditional engagement in energy efficiency and conservation. The framework can be used as a tool for identifying social constraints and possibilities for reducing the use of energy at workplaces as well as in other contexts.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier , 2019. Vol. 51, p. 148-155
Keywords [en]
Energy efficiency, Energy conservation, Social potential, Social relations, Workplace
National Category
Environmental Sciences
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-44190DOI: 10.1016/j.erss.2018.12.014OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hig-44190DiVA, id: diva2:1859956
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Göteborg EnergiAvailable from: 2024-05-23 Created: 2024-05-23 Last updated: 2024-05-24Bibliographically approved
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1. Mind the gaps for energy-efficient buildings
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Mind the gaps for energy-efficient buildings
2024 (English)Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
Abstract [en]

One step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions is to use energy in a more efficient way and increase the share of renewable energy. This thesis focuses on the construction process and operation of non-residential buildings. The “housing and service” sector, which includes non-residential buildings, accounts for just over one-third of final energy use in Sweden. Reaching energy performance requirements and maintaining them over time is important. Through a socio-technical perspective, I have investigated how different roles and processes involving professional stakeholders affect efficient energy use in non-residential buildings. Interviews and surveys were the main research methods. When energy production and energy use do not coincide in time, there is need for energy storage, for example with batteries. Furthermore, digitalization in the ongoing twin transition may provide better and more energy efficient control of buildings. Therefore, barriers and drivers for investments in battery storage and building automation have been examined in this thesis. Knowledge is an important factor throughout the construction process and operation to achieve and maintain energy performance. The thesis contributes a method and analysis model to support the actors in the construction process to create clear goals and achieve them. Formulating and following up energy requirements is central during both the construction and operation phases of buildings. The thesis shows the importance of identifying causes of deviations and dealing with them. Functioning digital systems are a prerequisite but not a replacement for on-site operating personnel to maintain low energy consumption over time. Two-way communication within and between actors is important, both during the construction process and the operational phase. It is also important with functioning external support when the technology does not work, and that it is obvious in the organization's culture to use the support.

Abstract [sv]

Ett steg på vägen för att minska utsläppen av växthusgaser är att använda energi på ett mer effektivt sätt och öka andelen förnyelsebar energiproduktion. Avhandling fokuserar på byggprocessen och fastighetsdrift för lokalfastigheter. Sektorn ”bostäder och service” där lokalfastigheter ingår står för en dryg tredjedel av den slutliga energianvändningen i Sverige. Att nå energiprestandakraven och bibehålla dem över tid är viktigt. Genom ett sociotekniskt perspektiv har det undersökts hur olika roller och processer som involverar professionella intressenter påverkar effektiv energianvändning i lokalbyggnader. Intervjuer och enkäter har främst använts som forskningsmetoder. När energiproduktion och energianvändning inte sammanfaller i tid skapas behov av energilagring, med tex batterier. Den digitala utvecklingen ger möjligheter att bättre kunna styra och optimera byggnader och kapa effekttoppar. Därför har hinder och drivkrafter för investeringar i batterilager och fastighetsautomation undersökts närmare i denna avhandling. Kunskap är en viktig faktor genom hela byggprocessen och förvaltningen. Genom kunskap ökar möjligheterna att uppnå och bibehålla energieffektiv drift över tid. Avhandlingen bidrar med en metod och analysmodell som kan användas som stöd av aktörerna i byggprocessen för att skapa tydliga mål och nå dem. Att formulera och följa upp energikrav är centralt både under bygg- och förvaltningsskedet för byggnader. I avhandlingen visas på vikten av att identifiera orsaker till avvikelser och hantera dem. Fungerande digitala system är en förutsättning men ingen ersättning för driftpersonal på plats för att bibehålla låg energianvändning över tid. Tvåvägskommunikation inom och mellan aktörer är viktigt både under byggprocessen och driftskedet. Det är också viktigt med fungerande externt stöd när tekniken inte fungerar samt att det i organisationens kultur är självklart använda det stödet.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Gävle: Gävle University Press, 2024. p. 65
Series
Doctoral thesis ; 48
Keywords
Energy-efficient buildings, non-residential buildings, energy efficiency gap, energy performance gap, qualitative method, facility management, barriers, drivers, building automation, battery storage, energieffektiva byggnader, lokaler, kvalitativa studier, intervjustudier, fastighetsdrift, hinder och drivkrafter, framgångsfaktorer, byggnadsautomation, batterilager
National Category
Energy Systems
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-44183 (URN)978-91-89593-36-7 (ISBN)978-91-89593-37-4 (ISBN)
Public defence
2024-09-19, 33:203, Kungsbäcksvägen 47, Gävle, 09:00
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Knowledge Foundation
Available from: 2024-08-29 Created: 2024-05-24 Last updated: 2024-08-29

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