User behavior and patterns of electricity use for energy saving

In this study patterns of domestic electricity consumption for 51 houses in Austria were studied. In these samples although type of house, its location, floor area, household size, electrical appliances, occupant's job, age and occupancy patterns are different, have significant influence on annual electricity consumption. A clear correlation was found between average annual consumption and daily base load. Energy consumption varies with the house type. Detached and terraced dwellings have more noticeable consumption during winter days. During the day the difference between peak and minimum consumption per floor area varies between 9.9 and 3.8 Wh/m² according to house type. During one year difference between peak and minimum consumption per floor area varies between 7.1 and 1.1 KWh/m² according to dwelling type. Terraced house have highest difference and apartment stands at last position. As the annual energy consumption per person decreases, the number of occupants increases.