Factors Influencing Electricity Consumption in Rural Households

Diana Stella Garcia-Miranda (), Francisco Santamaria, Cesar Leonardo Trujillo, Herbert Enrique Rojas-Cubides and William Alfonso Riaño
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Diana Stella Garcia-Miranda: Facultad de Ingenieria, Universidad Distrital Francisco Jose de Caldas, Bogotá 110231, Colombia
Francisco Santamaria: Facultad de Ingenieria, Universidad Distrital Francisco Jose de Caldas, Bogotá 110231, Colombia
Cesar Leonardo Trujillo: Facultad de Ingenieria, Universidad Distrital Francisco Jose de Caldas, Bogotá 110231, Colombia
Herbert Enrique Rojas-Cubides: Facultad de Ingenieria, Universidad Distrital Francisco Jose de Caldas, Bogotá 110231, Colombia
William Alfonso Riaño: Facultad de Ingenieria, Universidad Distrital Francisco Jose de Caldas, Bogotá 110231, Colombia

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 6, 1-20

Abstract: Over time, several relationships have been defined between electricity consumption and a region’s social and economic variables, with income as the main factor. This paper uses multiple correspondence analysis to identify the categories of dwellings and, from a graphical point of view (positioning maps), the effects of the different characteristics that influence the electricity consumption of households in rural areas of Cundinamarca, Colombia. In this analysis, the consumption of residential users responded mainly to what they can afford or acquire based on their income, consumption habits, and the characteristics of the technology. Furthermore, this study highlights the implications of these findings for policymakers and energy providers, providing valuable insights for developing targeted strategies to promote energy efficiency and sustainability in rural areas. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of the dynamics of electricity consumption and highlights the importance of tailoring energy-related interventions to the specific socio-economic context of rural communities, in this case in Cundinamarca.

Keywords: electricity consumption; rural areas; households; correspondence analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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