Malaysian household electricity consumption : opportunities for demand side management
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1994
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University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, CA
Abstract
This Master's Degree Project outlines the unprecedented economic growth in the
Asia Pacific region and its corresponding impact on electricity consumption and energy
related environmental issues. The importance of Demand Side Management (DSM) as a
means to minimize electricity consumption and mitigate the associated environmental
consequences is emphasized.
The Malaysian domestic sector is the focal point of the research. DSM
instruments, which have been used successfully in other parts of the world, are assessed
for their suitability for application in the Malaysian domestic sector. A participatory
approach is used to solicit the views of all key stakeholders who would be affected by the
actions that are proposed. The nation's development goals, Malaysian citizens' values
and the economic, environmental and social oenefits of DSM are considered in the
analysis. Based on this analysis, guidelines for implementing DSM in the Malaysian
domestic sector are presented.
Recognizing that constraints exist that will affect the timing of implementation of
DSM in the Malaysian domestic sector a four phased DSM programme is proposed. In
addition, institutional responsibilities and an implementation schedule are detailed. DSM
instruments, which complement the dynamic economic growth experienced in Malaysia,
are recommend for implementation. The timely and strategic introduction of domestic
sector DSM is encouraged in order to ensure that Malaysia's current "window of
opportunity" is capitalized upon. The overall goal of this planning endeavour is to assist
Malaysia in fostering a position as a leader in economic development and a promoter of
sustainable development.
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ELECTRICITY, ENERGY CONSUMPTION, SUPPLY AND DEMAND, MALAYSIA, HOUSEHOLD SURVEYS, ENERGY CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS, RESEARCH RESULTS