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Appliance electricity consumption in the residential sector: An economic approach

Journal Article · · Energy Sources
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  1. Indira Gandhi Inst. of Development Research, Bombay (India)

In this article a theoretical framework within which the demand for electricity in the residential sector is studied. The cross-sectional household survey data is analyzed to estimate the consumption of electricity for different end uses by relating the household electricity consumption with the stock of electrical appliances. Using these estimates, appliances elasticities are obtained. It is shown how these elasticities can be used to relate future electricity usage to changes in the stock of appliances for Bangalore, the capital of Karnataka state in southern India.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
61478
Journal Information:
Energy Sources, Journal Name: Energy Sources Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 17; ISSN 0090-8312; ISSN EGYSAO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English