Research project: SAVE: Solent Achieving Value from Efficiency

Use targeted energy efficiency measures with domestic customers in the Solent region;

• Quantify customer responses to a range of approaches;
• Develop a ‘Customer Model’ to explore the potential effects of a range of intervention scenarios
• Develop a network planning tool that incorporates the learning from this and other trials.

Project Partners:

• SSEPD – project lead
• Future Solent – provider of local contacts and data
• University of Southampton – data analysis and model preparation
• DNV GL – international learning, project methodology, trials managers and learning
• Wireless Maingate – international learning and technology providers

Project Suppliers:

• Neighbourhood Economics – community coaching
• BMG Research – sample recruitment and survey fieldwork

Project Supporters:

• Partnership for Urban South Hampshire (PUSH)
• Hampshire Chamber of Commerce
• SmartGridGB

More information on all the funded projects in Ofgem’s Low Carbon Network competition can be found in their brochure and on their website.