Measuring Electricity Consumption by End-Use: Lessons learned from a Monitoring Project in the Residential Sector

Panel: Panel 2: Programme Evaluation

Authors:
Benoît Lebot, ADEME
Olivier Lenci, Ecole des Mines de Paris
Didier Mayer, Ecole des Mines de Paris
Paul Waide, PW Consulting

Abstract

Recent developments in electronics allow the design of an innovative tool that monitors energy consumption and power demand by end-use in an electrical installation. The new system is being used for the monitoring of 100 households in France. I First, the paper describes the monitoring technology that relies on two advanced techniques : electronic metering and power lines carrier. It then presents preliminary results of in-field data collection using this technology, which provides a wide range of information on energy consuniption and usage patterns for all the common electrical domestic appliances : refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, cooking appliances, television sets and other electromc equipment. Many findings highlight the relevance of developing this type of advanced monitoring in order to understand better dofiestic load curve and electricity consumption. The whole project is designed to provide a solid background for on-going Demand-Side Management actions in the residential sector where the monitoring project takes place.