The evaluation of electric energy consumption in the Brazilian residential sector: A technological improvement proposal in order to increase its efficiency

摘要: Abstract In light of Brazil׳s socio-economic development in the last 20 years, population has greater access to consumer goods, hence impacting escalating growth electricity demand, thereby resulting need for substantial investments generation and transmission. contrast, government institutions have not taken effective measures increase energy efficiency most impactful energy-consuming appliances, which would reduce investments. Through econometric models, residential consumption was projected up 2030 it is predicted that results can be achieved if through tax exemption, promote use more energy-efficient technologies. an economic financial evaluation, our study analyzes potential effects a decrease revenues State lower investment needs distribution.