Flexibility for whom? Householder and stakeholder perspectives on justice regarding the introduction of dynamic grid tariffs in Norway

Abstract This paper presents the results from a qualitative research project in Norway on forthcoming change electricity grid tariffs. As form of Demand Side Management to avoid capacity constraints grid, new tariff seeks reduce consumption peaks by incentivising householders even out use and shift nighttime. We examine perspectives 13 representatives companies as well 22 study process developing tariffs, which researchers took part at certain times. draw previous studies experts’ perceptions end-users, social practice theory, energy justice, we employ concept flexibility capital situation participating households. The findings partly confirm showing that experts may have simplistic view end-users observing an unequal distribution across studied However, contributes field link between householders’ sentiments towards their respective levels affluence capital. Then, explicitly address justice related tariff’s introduction perceived find both groups voice need acknowledge different kinds end-users. discuss perspective observe details design DSM mechanism dampen its negative effects.