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Indexed by: Journal Article

Date of Publication: 2008-12-01

Journal: APPLIED ENERGY

Included Journals: SCIE、EI

Volume: 85

Issue: 12

Page Number: 1113-1125

ISSN: 0306-2619

Key Words: China; urban-household; electricity-consumption; projection; energy-conservation; efficiency improvement

Abstract: This paper presents the results of estimating how much electricity is currently used and would be used in future in China's urban household-sector. Conclusions are derived from an analysis of data obtained from a questionnaire survey recently conducted in 13 cities in China. Electricity used for various purposes in China's urban-households is evaluated, considering climate conditions specific to the target regions and the possession of end-use appliances. How much electricity could be saved in the future by improving the efficiency of end-use lighting equipment, room air-conditioners, refrigerators, and TV sets is estimated. It is demonstrated that about 28%, reduction could be achieved in the year of 2020 by means of improving the efficiency of these end-use appliances. (C) 2007 Published by Elsevier Ltd.