Title :
Analyzing Consumer Behavior on Residential Energy Efficiency Using Fuzzy Logic Model
Author :
Paim Neto, Jose Roberto ; Bianchini, David
Author_Institution :
Pontificia Univ. Catolica de Campinas, Campinas, Brazil
Abstract :
This paper presents an analysis about the individual consumption habits and their impact on the residential energy efficiency, based on the usage habits in the Brazilian residential class and the application of fuzzy logic.
Keywords :
buildings (structures); consumer behaviour; energy conservation; fuzzy logic; Brazilian residential class; consumer behavior; fuzzy logic application; fuzzy logic model; individual consumption habits; residential energy efficiency; Analytical models; Consumer behavior; Energy consumption; Energy efficiency; Fuzzy logic; Monitoring; Smart grids; Consumption Habits; Energy Consumption; Energy Efficiency; Fuzzy Logic;
Journal_Title :
Latin America Transactions, IEEE (Revista IEEE America Latina)
DOI :
10.1109/TLA.2015.7387231