Intervention(s)
Control Group: The households in this group received an advanced electricity meter,
an in-home display, and the participation reward. Other than that, this group did not receive any treatment.
Moral Suasion Group: The households in this group received an advanced electricity meter, an in-home display, and the participation reward. In addition, this group received "moral suasion for energy conservation;" they were encouraged to voluntarily conserve energy.
Economic Incentive Group: The households in this group received an advanced
electricity meter, an in-home display, and the participation reward. In addition, this group received an "economic incentive for energy conservation;" the price they were charged for energy increased during peak hours.