Identificación de perfiles de usuarios para el direccionamiento de programas de mejoramiento energético (La Plata-Bs.As.-Argentina)

Abstract

A methodology for the classification and characterization of residential energy userprofiles is developed, in order to address specific measures of energy efficiency andrenewable energies that allow optimizing the use of resources. A database of 395surveys collected in La Plata (Buenos Aires-Argentina) is used as a case study, onwhich the primary energy consumption is calculated for each user and, then, theyare classified into consumption profiles. Finally, socio-demographic and energyvariables/indicators are analyzed for each profile in order to identify critical aspectsand propose specific guidelines for energy improvement.