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Factors Affecting Urban and Rural Household Electricity Demand in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study aims to analyze the factors influencing household electricity demand in urban and rural areas of South Sulawesi Province. The seven independent variables used in this study include electricity price, household income, number of family members, electronic device ownership, education level, number of rooms, and a dummy variable for urban-rural areas. The analysis method used was multiple linear regression with a quantitative approach based on data from 400 household respondents. The results show that household income, number of family members, electronic device ownership, number of rooms, education level, and the dummy variable for urban-rural areas have a positive and significant effect on electricity consumption. Conversely, electricity price has a significant negative effect. This finding indicates that household economic and physical characteristics are more important determinants of electricity demand than social factors. This study recommends electricity tariff policies tailored to household socioeconomic conditions and improved energy access and education, especially in rural areas.

Source: International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy

DOI: 10.32479/ijeep.21226

Authors: Buyung Romadhoni, Akhmad Akhmad, Ansaar Ansaar, Syamsul Alam, Deasy Mauliana

Institutions: Muhammadiyah University of Makassar, National Research and Innovation Agency, Institut Teknologi dan Bisnis Nobel Indonesia, Politeknik STIA LAN Makassar

Language: English

Topic: Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies

Subfield: Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

Field: Energy

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $590