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was used to effectively impact positively on the behavior of the energy user. Mixed
methodology was used to evaluate data gathered from semi-structured interviews with
three professionals involved with the design and control of the energy management
system and another questionnaire that was distributed to the users at the case study
building. The questionnaire was based on Likert scale, giving the respondents five
options to pick from in relation to the issues of feedback from sub-metering energy
technologies in the building. The questions were arranged under three themes; working
environment, working practices and Energy Management system as indicated in table
1a, b & c.
Table 1a: Statements of Working Environment
S1
The building(s) in which you work has/have been designed in a manner
which promotes an energy efficient outlook among its users.
S2
The appliances that are used by employees (e.g. computers, printers etc.) on
a daily basis are energy efficient/can be set by users to be energy efficient
without affecting their level of performance.
S3
There are a sufficient number of notices/ guides/reminders regards energy
efficient practices within the working environment (including appliances) to
influence the user so that they are conscious of their energy use.
S4
Your employer places great value on energy efficiency within the workplace
and has invested sufficient resources to implement energy efficiency policy.
S5
Your employer has provided sufficient additional training and education
regards how to interact with any energy management system technology that
exists within this building (or others owned by your employer in which you
work).
S6
Your supervisor/manager sets a positive example in terms of being „energy
conscious‟ and actively promotes the benefits of being energy efficient.
S7
You view your working environment as contributing positively to global efforts
to mitigate the effects of climate change and/or your working environment is a
positive example of how non-domestic buildings can be energy efficient
environments.
Table 1b: Statements of Working Practices
S1
You find it difficult to relate to your working practices having a significant
impact on the energy demand of the building(s) in which you work.
S2
You are given updates at sufficient intervals from your supervisor/ manager
regards how any changes in your work practices are impacting on the energy
demand of the building(s) in which you work. .
S3
These updates influence you regards being more energy efficient in terms of
your future work practices.
S4
Being „energy conscious‟ is a key requirement for your employer regarding
your day-to- day working practices and is a criterion for judging your working
performance.
S5
Most of your work involves the use of some sort of electronic appliance such
as a computer, printer etc. and therefore you believe you are limited in terms
of how energy efficient you can be without affecting your productivity.
S6
There is a difference in understanding between general employees and
management/owners regards how work practices can be conducted in an
energy efficient manner.
S7
You lack motivation to be energy efficient within your working environment as
there are no benefits to you as an individual.
S8
There is not enough cooperation between employees in terms of trying to
save energy within the working environment
