Demonstrations as a Policy Instrument With Energy Technology Examples
- 1 March 1990
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Knowledge
- Vol. 11 (3) , 219-236
- https://doi.org/10.1177/107554709001100301
Abstract
Demonstration projects can be an effective tool in the diffusion of information and the promotion of new technologies and practices. This article provides a review of knowledge to date. It outlines the characteristics of demonstration projects, their goals, methods employed, and the means by which they are evaluated, using energy technology examples. Further, it discusses how the effectiveness of demonstration projects can be maximized and draws conclusions concerning their application and usefulness.Keywords
This publication has 7 references indexed in Scilit:
- Effects of the Hood River Conservation Project on electricity useEnergy and Buildings, 1989
- Energy conservation policies in the OECD did they make a difference?Energy Policy, 1987
- Information and Knowledge Development PotentialEvaluation Review, 1984
- Federally Sponsored Demonstrations of Technological InnovationsKnowledge, 1981
- Government-Sponsored Demonstrations of New TechnologiesScience, 1977
- Evaluating Explorations and Demonstrations for Planning in Criminal JusticeThe Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, 1975
- Change and Program Evaluation in Social OrganizationThe Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare, 1974