Abstract
Information and communication technologies (ICTs) increasingly permeate everyday life in
industrialized societies. The aim of this paper is to explore ICT-related transformations of everyday
practices and discuss the implications, particularly for residential electricity consumption. The present
socio-technical changes are seen in a historical perspective, and it is argued that the integration of ICT
into everyday practices can be seen as a new round of household electrification, comparable to earlier
rounds that also led to higher electricity consumption. A case study carried out in Denmark in
2007–2008 explores the present changes in everyday life. Based on qualitative interviews, the study
focuses on people’s ways of integrating ICTs into their everyday practices, on any significant changes in
these practices, and on the influence of the changed practices on electricity consumption. The paper
concludes with a discussion on the implications for energy policy.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Energy Policy |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 1764-1773 |
ISSN | 0301-4215 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- practice theory
- household energy consumption
- ICT