Table 10 Summary of changes to household population
Participant | Change in household population | Energy usage influence | Change to the number of people home during peak hours |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | Two adults moved out | Less consumption | 2 less people |
2 | 1 child born | Increased peak-hours consumption | 1 adult and 1 infant—on maternity leave |
3 | No changes | No changes | No changes |
4 | No changes | No changes | No changes |
5 | 1 child born and 1 adult home for childcare | Increased peak-hours consumption | 1 adult and 1 infant—working from home |
6 | No changes | No changes | 1 less adult—went from part-time to full-time work |
7 | 1 child born and 1 adult home for childcare | Increased peak-hours consumption | 1 adult and 1 infant—on maternity leave |
8 | 1 less adult—adolescent moved out | Increased peak-hours consumption for TV and stove | 1 less adult—stopped working from home |
9 | 2 adults moved in | Increased peak-hours consumption | 1 child and 2 adults home during the day |
10 | No changes | No changes | No changes |
11 | 1 more adult and then 1 less adult | Increased fluctuations in consumption due to changes | 1 less child—went to school |
12 | Change in work schedule | Used computer when home | 1 adult worked from home (6Â months)(used computer) |
13 | 1 child born and 1 adult home for childcare | Increased peak-hours consumption | 1 adult and 1 infant—on maternity leave |
14 | School schedule | Increased peak-hours consumption during the summer | Children home during summer (4 people home) and 1 adult—childcare during summer |
15 | No changes | No changes | No changes |