Estimating the load-balancing potential of households in the UK

Estimating the Load Balancing Potential of Households in the UK
Using hourly data on household energy use and local weather in combination with household and property characteristics, we develop a methodology for identifying the extent to which hourly household-level electricity and gas consumption can be shifted over time, which provides a measure of the "load balancing" potential of households. We provide descriptive evidence on how this potential varies by time of day, season, income and location. Our methodology can be used by policymakers and energy system planners to inform the design of demand response programmes.

Biography:
Dr Shefali Khanna's research interests lie in energy and environmental economics and policy. Her current research focuses on understanding the drivers of energy demand in the residential and industrial sectors and on evaluating the design and impact of climate policies. She earned a Ph.D. in Public Policy from Harvard University, where she was a Pre-Doctoral Fellow of the Harvard Environmental Economics Program and a Ph.D. Student Affiliate of Evidence for Policy Design at the Centre for International Development. She received a B.A. in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park.

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