Time Series Data Analysis of Household Electricity Usage during El-Nino in Malaysia

Abstract

The aim of this research is to investigate the occupant’s total electricity consumption as well as air conditioner usage behaviour in residential building located in Kuala Lumpur. The field survey was conducted between March to May, 2016 which is the hottest period during the year due to El Nino phenomenon. The results obviously show the heterogeneity of occupant’s behaviour of energy usage. The total energy consumption is in the range of 9 kWh/d to 29 kWh/d. The measured energy consumption was compared with the outdoor air temperature.