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Table 8 Summary of household changes in material culture

From: Towards a smart and sustainable residential energy culture: assessing participant feedback from a long-term smart grid pilot project

Household

Changes in material culture

Renovations

1

Replaced light bulbs, washing machine, and dryer

Upstairs bathroom; lower bathroom; main bathroom

2

Installed new computer, pot lights, and a television

Basement - pot lights and TV

3

Installed appliances related to new basement: gym equipment, computer, and TV/entertainment centre, and a new printer; replaced light bulbs; installed smart home automation

Basement - added home theater, gym, and office; installed smart home automation

4

Replaced light bulbs; installed new HVAC system

Not applicable - no renovations took place

5

Replaced TV, light bulbs, dishwasher, backdoor; installed light and appliance timers and solar panels

New back door; installed solar panels

6

Installed a hot tub

Not applicable - no renovations took place

7

Replaced light bulbs

Not applicable - no renovations took place

8

Installed additional freezer; replaced TV, light bulbs, and appliances

Not applicable - no renovations took place

9

Replaced washing machine and dryer (more efficient and with timers) and light bulbs; installed light and appliance timers

Not applicable - no renovations took place

10

Replaced light bulbs

Not applicable - no renovations took place

11

Replaced dishwasher and light bulbs; installed light and appliance timers, motion sensors, and ceiling fans

Not applicable - no renovations took place

12

Installed new TV; replaced light bulbs

Renovated basement

13

Replaced light bulbs

Not applicable - no renovations took place

14

Installed hot tub, extra TV, small fridge in basement; replaced washing machine and light bulbs; installed ceiling fans

Installed solar panels

15

Removed multiple large servers; replaced and added new fridges; replaced light bulbs and HVAC system; installed weather stripping, light and appliance timers, and motion sensors

Installed smart home and automation technology; completed home energy audit