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Residential Electricity Consumption Patterns in Northwestern Switzerland: Evidence from the INFINEED Project

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  • Valentin Favre-Bulle
  • Sylvain Weber

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Using k-means clustering, we analyse two years of hourly electricity consumption data from approximately 4,000 households, based on specific consumption features. We identify three distinct clusters with clearly differentiated consumption levels and daily load profiles. A multinomial logit model links cluster membership to dwelling characteristics (e.g., heat pumps, photovoltaic panels) and, for a subsample of 158 households, to detailed socio-demographic variables such as employment status, age, and appliance usage. Dwelling characteristics primarily distinguish low- and highconsumption households, while socio-demographic factors further differentiate among remaining groups. These insights support targeted demand-side policies and enable providers to implement tailored dynamic pricing strategies.

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  • Valentin Favre-Bulle & Sylvain Weber, 2026. "Residential Electricity Consumption Patterns in Northwestern Switzerland: Evidence from the INFINEED Project," IRENE Working Papers 26-03, IRENE Institute of Economic Research.
    • Handle: RePEc:irn:wpaper:26-03
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    JEL classification:

    • Q41 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy - - - Demand and Supply; Prices
    • D12 - Microeconomics - - Household Behavior - - - Consumer Economics: Empirical Analysis
    • C38 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Multiple or Simultaneous Equation Models; Multiple Variables - - - Classification Methdos; Cluster Analysis; Principal Components; Factor Analysis
    • L94 - Industrial Organization - - Industry Studies: Transportation and Utilities - - - Electric Utilities
    • Q48 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy - - - Government Policy

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