Hotspots of Climate‐Driven Increases in Residential Electricity Demand: A Simulation Exercise

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Authors

California Energy Commission (CEC)

Published

2012

Description

This paper provides estimates of changes in electricity consumption due to increased use of installed cooling equipment under a hotter climate. These increases in projected electricity consumption were mapped to the ZIP codes in the study data. The paper shows suggestive evidence that more Caucasian and wealthy ZIP codes are projected to experience relatively smaller increases in consumption, while ZIP codes with a higher share of Latino population are projected to experience larger increases in consumption.

Climate Impact Tags

Extreme heat Temperature

Adaptation Planning Guide Phases

Phase 3: Define Adaptation Framework and Strategies

Resource Type Tags

Assessment

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Extent: California

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