Standby energy consumption and saving potentials in the residential sector in tropical areas: the Caribbean island Curaçao as a case study
Richenel R. Bulbaai,
Johannes I. M. Halman
Abstract:Rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) are of significant concern in modern society, as they lead to global warming and consequential environmental and societal changes. The standby energy consumption of appliances in households is considerable and can be up to 15% of the appliance energy consumption in the residential sector. Overall, standby energy consumption is accountable for roughly 1% of total global CO2 emissions. When we contrast this impact on global CO2 emissions with the impact of the transportation… Show more
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