Assessing Californians’ awareness of their daily electricity use patterns

Zanocco, Chad; Sun, Tao; Stelmach, Gregory; Flora, June A.; Rajagopal, Ram; Boudet, Hilary

doi:10.1038/s41560-022-01156-w

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“…This is relevant when looking at the average load shape in Figure 9. Additionally, this form of residential load shape is consistent with profiles of residential circuits reported in the scientific literature, as shown in [35].…”

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Modeling and Simulation of Distribution Networks with High Renewable Penetration in Open-Source Software: QGIS and OpenDSS

De Jesús-Grullón,

Batista Jorge,

Espinal Serrata

et al. 2024

Preprint

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There are important challenges for modeling large electrical distribution circuits, even more with the presence of distributed renewable generation. Constructing simulations for assessing the effect of the penetration of distributed generation on electrical distribution networks has become of great importance for Distribution Network Operators (DNOs). This paper proposes a simulation strategy based on open-source platforms and the integration of scripting tools for the rapid modeling of large-scale electrical distribution circuits with distributed renewable generation. The implementation is based on the adaptation of a tool called QGIS2OpenDSS, which creates OpenDSS distribution network models directly from an open-source geographic information system, QGIS. The plugin’s capabilities are demonstrated using a real distribution feeder with more than 60% penetration of renewable generation based on photovoltaic systems. These simulations are carried out using real data from a circuit provided by a DNO in the Dominican Republic, which is used to demonstrate how this approach provides a more accessible and flexible way to simulate and assess the effect of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) in Medium Voltage (MV) and Low Voltage (LV) networks, enabling utilities to evaluate system performance and identify potential issues.

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Modeling and Simulation of Distribution Networks with High Renewable Penetration in Open-Source Software: QGIS and OpenDSS

De Jesús-Grullón,

Batista Jorge,

Espinal Serrata

et al. 2024

Preprint

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“…The research is in parallel with the findings of Zanocco et al (2022) while examining how wellprepared customers are to make the best decisions in a more dynamic energy system while Hahnel (2022) also offered important insights into consumers' awareness of their electricity use patterns.…”

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Examining young people’s awareness of electricity consumption during the energy crisis from the perspective of economics students in Hungary

Juhász,

Varga,

Tóth

2023

EBER

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The objective of our article is to analyse students' knowledge, awareness, feelings and attitudes to the energy crisis, in particular, the rising price of electricity in Hungary to test whether students are aware of their electricity consumption and influenced by the opinion of their close relatives. We also examined how consumption awareness is influenced by the variables of the number of tenants and the person who pays the electricity bill. Research Design & Methods:In the research, self-administered questionnaires as qualitative research tools tested the previous assumptions. In total, 272 responses from students of economics at a Hungarian university were analysed by using an ANOVA test. The structural equation modelling (SEM) method for modelling latent variables was used for analysis, including the variance-based method (PLS over-analysis). Findings: Our study showed that the number of occupants does not affect consumption patterns as most changes in savings are explained by either awareness or by a clear understanding of consumption patterns, and only 10.2% by the war and its consequences.Implications & Recommendations: Savings on energy and awareness are interdependent. It was also pointed out that there are a lot of factors as a source of information such as (social) media in addition to family, friends, and acquaintances, who do not take the lead in terms of credibility. Contribution & Value Added: Previous research analysed many context-and area-specific determinants of responsible consumption. Our article explores consumption awareness and analyses savings to obtain information about the feelings and attitudes, as well as reactions of Hungarian students of economics to the energy crisis.

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“…Zhang and Zhang (2020) [54] mention the importance of analyzing in more detail the energy literacy results obtained from questionnaires by conducting interviews. Zanocco et al (2022) [64] introduce the concept of "load shape" when analyzing energy literacy, considering the daily timing of electricity demand. Wu et al (2022) [66] explore the relationship between residents' energy literacy and sustainable tourism in ethnic areas of China.…”

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Energy Literacy: A Systematic Review of the Scientific Literature

Santillán,

Cedano

2023

Energies

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Amidst the global energy crisis, governments are pursuing transitions towards low-carbon energy systems. In addition to physical infrastructure, political and regulatory enablers, and knowledge and capacities, changes in the energy systems require an energy-literate citizenship. Energy literacy is the understanding of how energy is generated, transported, stored, distributed, and used; awareness about its environmental and social impacts; and the knowledge to use it efficiently. The objective of the study is to provide a systematic review of the literature concerning energy literacy. In the methodology followed, the 138 papers found were categorized and subcategorized according to the research field and the main research objective, respectively. The papers are later described together with similar studies. Results show that most of the work performed around energy literacy addresses its evaluation among different groups, particularly students at different levels, and the construction, application, and evaluation of tools for improving energy literacy. Also studied are the influence of energy literacy in decision-making, its drivers, and conceptual research about the topic. The discussion highlights the debate on the link between energy-literate persons and efficient energy use, the under-researched areas of energy literacy, and the key role of energy literacy in addressing the energy crisis.

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Assessing Californians’ awareness of their daily electricity use patterns

Cited by 13 publications

References 38 publications

Modeling and Simulation of Distribution Networks with High Renewable Penetration in Open-Source Software: QGIS and OpenDSS

Modeling and Simulation of Distribution Networks with High Renewable Penetration in Open-Source Software: QGIS and OpenDSS

Examining young people’s awareness of electricity consumption during the energy crisis from the perspective of economics students in Hungary

Energy Literacy: A Systematic Review of the Scientific Literature

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