Seasonal variation in residential electricity demand: evidence from survey data

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In this paper we estimate twelve monthly electricity demand equations for households using a detailed microdata set. The microdata are based largely on a detailed 1975 survey of US households and incude variables enabling us to measure block price schedules, family income, socio-demographic variables, appliance stocks, housing characteristics, and heating and cooling degree days of single family units. We find that price elasticities are higher (in absolute value) during peak periods of demand. Income elasticity estimates show no discernible seasonal pattern. Our disaggregated data also allow us to estimate the seasonal usage patterns of several electricity using appliances. The estimates follow expected patterns.

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