CONSUMER BEHAVIOR STUDY PLAN Sample Clauses
CONSUMER BEHAVIOR STUDY PLAN. Special Note: This clause only applies to recipients who proposed in their application submitted in response to the Funding Opportunity Announcement Number DE-FOA-0000058 to conduct a consumer behavior study with control and randomized treatment groups. Recipients may opt out of this program after discussion with their Technical Project Officer. Recipients who proposed conducting a consumer behavior study with control and randomized treatment groups, as stated in the Smart Grid Investment Grant (SGIG) Funding Opportunity Announcement (DEFOA-000058) are required to develop and implement a plan to carefully evaluate the behavior of consumers with respect to the dynamic pricing of electricity rates. More information on the approach recommended for these studies, including the types of data that would be made available, is provided in Appendix D of the "Guidebook for ARRA Smart Grid Program Metrics and Benefits" (Guidebook), dated December 7, 2009, as amended from time to time. Within 90 days following the award of a grant, the Recipient is required to submit to DOE a Consumer Behavior Study Plan. In addition, the Recipient is required to submit interim and final Evaluation Reports (Attachment B, Federal Assistance Reporting Checklist and Instructions). The Recipient is encouraged to work closely with DOE in developing this plan, as well as throughout the study period. DOE expects that final submitted Consumer Behavior Study Plan shall be consistent with the requirements of the SGIG FOA, and adhere to well-established and theoretically appropriate methods.