  Demand response is considered to be one of the key means through which peak
energy demand could be ameliorated. This report presents a requirements
elicitation exercise (undertaken in collaboration with the Bristol City
Council, UK) to elicit the requirements that a smart appliance automation
service for domestic energy demand response management must address to be
accepted by the households. The study comprises of an interview study with 28
householders, the findings from which were validated through two co-design
workshops.
