ENERGY CONSUMPTION BY THE VARIOUS USES : A study on the energy consumption in houses in Niigata district Part 1

The energy consumption and indoor temperature of 13 housing units sited in the northern region of Honshu Island, Japan were investigated for a full two years from Dec. 2002 to Nov. 2004. Five of the houses were installed with all-electric equipment. The annual and daily energy consumption profiles of two typical houses were analyzed, and the annual energy consumption per house was found to range from 40GJ/year to 120GJ/year. The difference of energy consumption between the two years was very small, while in some houses, energy consumption during the second year decreased due to a rise in energy saving awareness. The results indicated that the characteristics of energy consumption were not only greatly influenced by regional climate but also by the use of household equipment and lifestyle. Finally, the relationship between energy consumption for space heating and indoor temperature is discussed.

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“…Part of the results of this project were reported in other studies (Yamagishi et al 2005, Murakami et al 2005, Yoshino et al 2004). …”

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A Two Year Measurement of Energy Consumption and Indoor Temperature of 13 Houses in a Cold Climatic Region of Japan

Yokota

Xie

Mitamura

et al. 2006

Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering

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“…Moreover, Ishida (1997) and Miura (1998), among others, analyzed the energy consumption in terms of regional characteristics and family composition. Yamagishi et al (2005), Mae et al (2006), Hirayama et al (2007), and Xie et al (2007), among others, studied energy consumption by analyzing specific households in detail. However, residential energy consumption depends on not only regional characteristics, house structures, and family compositions, but also the lifestyle of the household members, which is one of the reasons why it is difficult to implement comprehensive energy conservation countermeasures in residences.…”

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confidence: 99%

Reduction in Residential Energy Consumption Owing to Lifestyle Changes —A Survey Research for Meguro Ward in Tokyo, Japan

Yuasa

Yata

Nakano

et al. 2014

Journal of Asian Architecture and Building Engineering

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Reducing energy consumption in the residential sector is crucial for addressing global warming. This study aims to evaluate the reduction in residential energy consumption owing to changes in residents' awareness and lifestyle. First, the power consumption of home electronics and the low-impact lifestyle recommended in 2010 were reviewed, and the annual reduction in electricity consumption by practicing low-impact lifestyle was defined as low-impact lifestyle point. Second, a questionnaire survey was conducted in Tokyo's Meguro Ward to investigate the relation between the residents' lifestyle and energy consumption. Results showed that the annual energy consumption decreased as the lifestyle points of the households increased. Finally, the effect of the Great East Japan Earthquake on residents' awareness regarding energy was examined. More than 85% of the respondents were found to have experienced a change in their awareness toward energy and the average reduction rate was found to be 13%.

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Energy Saving Potential of Low-Impact Life Style in Residential Buildings

Yuasa

Yoo

Yokota

et al. 2009

Nihon Kenchiku Gakkai Kankyokei Ronbunshu

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ENERGY CONSUMPTION BY THE VARIOUS USES : A study on the energy consumption in houses in Niigata district Part 1

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A Two Year Measurement of Energy Consumption and Indoor Temperature of 13 Houses in a Cold Climatic Region of Japan

A Two Year Measurement of Energy Consumption and Indoor Temperature of 13 Houses in a Cold Climatic Region of Japan

Reduction in Residential Energy Consumption Owing to Lifestyle Changes —A Survey Research for Meguro Ward in Tokyo, Japan

Energy Saving Potential of Low-Impact Life Style in Residential Buildings

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