Swedish homes – towards a delight future?

Helena Krantz and Mats Bladh, Dept. of Technology and Social Change, Linköping University, Sweden
Anette Persson and Peter Bennich, Swedish Energy Agency, Sweden

Keywords

electric appliances, households, TV, computer, freezer, lamps, CFL, electricity consumption, energy efficiency, habits, interviews, lamp use, lighting

Abstract

The Swedish Energy Agency is conducting a thorough investigation of household’s electricity consumption and the ownership of electric appliances. Detailed measurements and inventories are being performed in 400 households. Some preliminary results of the inventories are presented in the first part of this paper. In connection with the investigation, two related research projects are being performed, one of which is studying the use of electric lighting. Based on in-depth interviews with households taking part in the investigation, electric lighting usage patterns in different types of households are analyzed. The methodology and preliminary results from this in-depth study on lighting are presented in the second part of the paper.