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Title	Data Accessibility For Researchers In Smart Cities: A Literature Review And Case Study About Access To Consumer Energy Data In Norway
ID_Doc	17131
Authors	Syse H.R.; Paneru C.P.; Røstvik H.N.
Year	2025
Published	A Nordic Smart Sustainable City: Lessons from Theory and Practice
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781003498650-16
Abstract	Researchers can generate insights by analyzing consumer-level energy data, which are now recorded and stored in large quantities with the help of various Internet of Things (IoT) devices. These data could contribute to energy behaviour research targeted to promote pro-environmental behaviour and energy efficiency in buildings. However, researchers face several challenges in accessing these data due to various barriers. This study explores the potential barriers for researchers in accessing consumer-level energy data. It is based on two approaches: (a) literature review of relevant articles, organizational reports, and webpages where the issue has been discussed. (b) A case study where the authors try to gain access to energy data from five Norwegian energy companies for their research projects. The study found that data are an asset for companies, and there are often no clear incentives for businesses to share data with researchers. It is also time-consuming for companies to anonymize data and create a system for sharing data with researchers. Insights from the study illustrate that the barriers to data access for academic researchers may limit the potential for empirical testing of various theories and data-driven policy recommendations. Therefore, this chapter advocates for easing this hurdle by pointing out potential solutions. © 2025 selection and editorial matter, Barbara Maria Sageidet, Daniela Müller-Eie, and Kristiane M.F. Lindland; individual chapters, the contributors.
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