STUDY ON SUGGESTIONS OF ENERGY-SAVING BEHAVIORS SUITABLE FOR DIFFERENT HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS IN ALL-ELECTRIC DETACHED HOUSING

Recommended behavior in terms of ease of implementation and energy reduction effect

Abstract

 Energy-saving behaviors of single-family-house residents in various areas in Japan were studied. The ease and energy-reduction effect of their energy-saving behaviors were investigated to determine suitable energy-saving behaviors for different household characteristics. The following conclusions were obtained; 1) the energy reduction effect and ease of 52 energy-saving behaviors for different household characteristics are presented. Recommended energy-saving behaviors suitable for each household characteristics type are then listed based on the study results. 2) Compared to the families who do not take energy-saving behaviors, those who usually take energy-saving behaviors tend not to feel that such behaviors are a bother.