Strategies for Domestic Energy Conservation in Carinthia and Friuli-Venezia Giulia Publications on self-organizing networked systems

Households account for a significant fraction of
overall energy consumption. Energy usage can be reduced by
improving the efficiency of devices and optimizing their use as
well as by encouraging people to change their behaviour towards
a more sustainable lifestyle. In this study, we investigate patterns
of domestic energy use in Carinthia (Austria) and Friuli-Venezia
Giulia (Italy). In particular, we report the results of an online
survey about electrical devices and their use in households. We
outline typical scenarios in the two regions and discuss possible
strategies to reduce the consumption of energy in these regions.