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Title: The comparative impact of the market penetration of energy-efficient measures: A sensitivity analysis of its impact on minority households

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/10115654· OSTI ID:10115654

A sensitivity study was made of the potential market penetration of residential energy efficiency as energy service ratio (ESR) improvements occurred in minority households, by age of house. The study followed a Minority Energy Assessment Model analysis of the National Energy Strategy projections of household energy consumption and prices, with majority, black, and Hispanic subgroup divisions. Electricity and total energy consumption and expenditure patterns were evaluated when the households` ESR improvement followed a logistic negative growth (i.e., market penetration) path. Earlier occurrence of ESR improvements meant greater discounted savings over the 22-year period.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL (United States). Energy Systems Div.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
10115654
Report Number(s):
ANL/ESD/TM-57; ON: DE94005374
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: Dec 1993
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English