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Abstract
Dynamic electricity pricing, in which tariffs vary during the day, has gained more attention over recent decades. In Denmark, the expansion of renewable and fluctuating energy production, primarily in the form of wind power, has increased the need for energy demand flexibility, and with a full rollout of smart meters, dynamic electricity pricing appears as an apparent solution. However, a successful (further) implementation of time varying electricity rates in Denmark depends on households adopting, accepting and acting on dynamic price signals. The concept of energy flexibility plays an essential role here, but different actors emphasize different aspects of flexibility. For grid companies, who distribute electricity, flexibility is a way to limit or postpone investments. For retailers, who sell electricity, flexibility helps promote products and introduces cost-reflecting prices. Finally, for households, who demand energy, flexibility needs to reflect everyday rhythms and practices. In this paper, we review the initial implementation of dynamic electricity pricing in Denmark. First, focusing on demanding energy flexibility, we describe the modest effect of dynamic pricing and the (modest) adoption of such products based on previous studies. Then, taking social and material contexts into account, we suggest that flexible practices better encapsulate energy demand flexibility rather than flexible consumers, and that price signals work through changing the meaning of household practices. Second, focusing on distributing and selling energy flexibility, we outline the role of grid companies and retailers, and include general descriptions of products on the market today. Finally, we comment on the preliminary and future promotion of time-varying products as well as suggest recommendations for future energy policy and research on dynamic electricity pricing.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | ECEEE 2021 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency : A New Reality? |
Number of pages | 10 |
Publisher | European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, ECEEE |
Publication date | 2021 |
Pages | 191-200 |
Article number | 2-116-21 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-91-983878-8-9 (print) |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-91-983878-9-3 (online) |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Event | 2021 ECEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency: A New Reality? - Virtual, Online Duration: 7 Jun 2021 → 11 Jun 2021 |
Conference
Conference | 2021 ECEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency: A New Reality? |
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City | Virtual, Online |
Period | 07/06/2021 → 11/06/2021 |
Series | Eceee Summer Study proceedings (online) |
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Volume | 2021 |
ISSN | 2001-7960 |
Series | Eceee Summer Study Proceedings |
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Volume | 2021 |
ISSN | 1653-7025 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2021 European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy. All rights reserved.
Keywords
- Dynamic electricity pricing
- Flexible energy demand
- Energy flexibility
- Energy demand
- Demand side response
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Flexafregning og energieffektivitet: fører fleksibel afregning til mere effektiv el anvendelse?
Hansen, A. R., Gram-Hanssen, K., Trotta, G., Aagaard, L. K., Askholm, A. S. M. & Rudå, S.
01/04/2020 → 30/06/2022
Project: Research
Activities
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ECEEE 2021 Summer Study
Anders Rhiger Hansen (Lecturer)
7 Jun 2021Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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