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Authors:
Jon Robinson
Kofi Appiah
Raheem Yousaf
Keywords: energy-efficiency; energy-awareness; intelligent sensor systems; recommender systems; well-being
Abstract:
Fuel poverty is becoming a problem amongst the older community in the UK. We propose an assistive technology for reduced energy consumption in aid of active aging. We introduce how the well-being of older people within the community can be improved by reducing anxiety associated with fuel poverty. A recommender and behavioural change system will be introduced, which enables older people to improve their energy footprint through energy-aware systems. Using systems to help reduce fuel poverty will invariably improve their general well-being. Results show how this technology can be accepted and act as an enabler in improving the overall well-being of older people.
Pages: 111 to 116
Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2017
Publication date: March 19, 2017
Published in: conference
ISSN: 2308-4359
ISBN: 978-1-61208-540-1
Location: Nice, France
Dates: from March 19, 2017 to March 23, 2017