Researchers

Ken-ichiro Nishio

Ken-ichiro Nishio

Customer Service Unit, Demand Design Group, Senior Research Scientist

Born in Chiba
Department of Electrical Engineering, The University of Tokyo (Master's Program)
[Field of reseach] Nudge, Energy Conservation, Demand Response

Project

Designing effective energy-saving information Based on four years of examination and research into the actual situation of energy conservation after the Great East Japan Earthquake, he reaffirmed that human consciousness and behavior are important in energy conservation, and focused on unconscious choice and behavior. At present, he is working on demonstrations of promoting energy-saving actions using 'Nudge' (casually prompting, similar to nudging someone with elbows). In addition to proposing technologies, it is important to pair this with evaluation.

Research
Reports

  • Challenges of design and evaluation of pilot studies on energy efficiency and demand response
    Research Report : Y15009
  • Ex-post analysis of electricity saving measures in the residential sector in the summers of 2011-14 – Continuous observations after the Great East Japan Earthquake –
    Research Report : Y14014
  • Ex-post analysis of electricity saving measures in the residential sector in the summer of 2013
    Research Report : Y13010
  • Ex-post analysis of electricity saving measures in the residential sector in the summer of 2012
    Research Report : Y12026
  • Ex-post analysis of electricity saving measures in the residential sector in the summer of 2011
    Research Report : Y11014