Geographical Distribution of Energy Consumption in Western Japan

摘要

We estimated from recent statistical data the consumption per household over a 12-month period of electricity, gas, and kerosene in nineteen cities across the islands of Honshu, Kyushu, and Okinawa in western Japan. The result showed that there were clear differences in gas and kerosene consumption among cities while there is little difference in electricity consumption. We analyzed the effect of geographical factors on gas consumption and successfully developed a simple model for predicting monthly gas consumption per household was presented. This model can be used to help determine future strategies for reducing energy consumption.