Digital Energy Futures
Digital Energy Futures (DEF) is a landmark project, drawing on future-focused social science research, to better understand how emerging technologies are shaping the way people live – and ultimately, the future energy needs of Australian households.
DEF is a partnership between Monash University, the Australian Research Council, Ausgrid, AusNet Services and Energy Consumers Australia Limited.
Project
DEF is a three year, $2.3 million research project, to better understand how emerging technologies will impact our future energy needs.
People
Our team are world-leading researchers in the fields of design, anthropology, sociology and geography.
Methodology
Our social-science led research team are pioneering methodologies and conceptual approaches to understand and forecast digital energy futures.
News and events
Keep up to date with our social impact research, latest events and activities.
Reports and publications
Read the latest reports and publications from the project.
Contact us
For further details on the Digital Energy Futures project, connect with us here.