Managing electricity consumption for household sector in Indonesi

This study has focus to investigate a number of aspects that influencing electricity consumption for urban household in Indonesia. For this purpose, a questionnaire is developed to get primary data from two cities, namely Makassar and Yogyakarta. The collected data are analyzed using statistical approach. From analysis of 231 usable data obtained in September and October 2020, majority occupants have practiced specific energy saving lifestyle at their homes although the usage of energy efficiency appliances (EEA) is still low. Higher cost to buy EEA, the absence of non-flat electricity tariff scheme and energy management supporting system are some main barriers to support further occupants in reducing consumption. Another result from regression model revealed that income variable, family size, and installed electricity at home (IEA) are significant predictors for electricity consumption. The variables can explain variation of the household consumption around 47% where the IEA is the most predictor. Provided information can assist power utility in Indonesia in designing more realistic strategy to promote energy saving program or to propose wise ways in managing energy usage for household sector.