An evaluation of residential energy conservation strategies in New Zealand

G.P. Saha and J. Stephenson

Energy, 1980, vol. 5, issue 5, 445-450

Abstract: An engineering-economic model, which simulates residential energy use in New Zealand for 1976–2000, has been developed. The model is sensitive to major technological, economic and demographic determinants and deals with energy use at the national level for electricity, gas, oil, and “other” fuels. This paper describes the results obtained from an evaluation of a variety of conservation strategies. Two separate approaches are studied; in the first, the effects of three growth scenarios representing various levels of conservation measures were determined; in the second, the potential for conservation of the two distinct strategies, energy pricing policy and technological change, is examined. The model demonstrates that the potential of conservation employing proven technology to reduce energy use can be substantial; it is possible to approach zero growth with little effect on life-style. Finally, some of the uncertainties associated with these forecasts are discussed.

Date: 1980
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DOI: 10.1016/0360-5442(80)90019-5

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