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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between levelized utility billing and energy consumption. The focus of the article is on the relationship of energy consumption to house size and location by utility payment plan choice. The sample included 496 electric utility consumers choosing either the average monthly payment (AMP) plan or consumers on a regular payment plan (non-AMP). The major finding indicates that energy consumption by AMP customers is greater than for non-AMP households, even though house size was not significantly different. There was not a significant difference in total energy usage between urban and rural residents; however, summer consumption was significantly higher for urban AMP residents. These findings raise questions regarding energy consumption and the need for additional in-depth study of policy implications.
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Margaret J. Weber
Margaret J Weber is Professor and Associate Dean, Sue E Williams is Associate Professor, Susan P Routh is a former graduate research assistant in the College of Human Environmental Sciences, Oklahoma State University.
Sue E. Williams
Margaret J Weber is Professor and Associate Dean, Sue E Williams is Associate Professor, Susan P Routh is a former graduate research assistant in the College of Human Environmental Sciences, Oklahoma State University.
Susan P. Routh
Margaret J Weber is Professor and Associate Dean, Sue E Williams is Associate Professor, Susan P Routh is a former graduate research assistant in the College of Human Environmental Sciences, Oklahoma State University.
MiKyoung Ha
MiKyoung Ha is an Assistant Professor at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea.