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INTRODUCTION
It may not be erroneous to state that in this
modern era of electronics, among energy
resources that serve as the backbone of a
country, electricity is at the top of hierarchy.
Globally electricity is the major source of power
that is produced from natural and physical form
of energies. The role of electricity is crucial for
development and prosperity of any nation.
Technological enrichment is taking place
promptly over time increasing the usage of
electricity. Electricity has vital importance in
various fields of life like domestic, commercial,
industrial and agricultural sectors. It needs no
explanation to mention that socio-economic
progress is highly dependent on it. Electricity
infrastructure in Pakistan has passed through
several stages since its birth in 1947. Although,
the production capacity has increased
significantly but not relative to the shooting
demand in residential, industrial, commercial
and agriculture sectors. Pakistan has total area
of 796,095km2. According to world population
data sheet 2013, it stands sixth in the world
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Satellite Town
Millat, Trust & Officer colony
Growth rate
.
3.4
3.3
3.67
3.07
2.61
2.20
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Tariff
(Millions)
12911
13984
13481
14684
14421
15418
16128
Growth
Rate (%)
--8.31
-3.6
8.92
-1.79
6.91
4.61
In this study, target population is socio economically divided into three income groups that are high
class, Middle class and low class. This section analyzes effects of the households size, income, use of
appliances, behaviors on domestic electricity consumption. Electric appliances play an important
role in our everyday life. Appliances are categorized in five groups Lighting devices,
Lighting devices, domestic use
Lighting devices entertainment and informative appliances,
Domestic use entertainment and informative appliances,
All types of lighting domestic use entertainment and informative appliances.
Figure 1: Comparison of Use of Appliances in Study Zones of BWP
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Lightening Devices
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Domestic, Lightening
Devices
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20
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15
10
5
10
7
4
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12
5
3
0
Inside Fareed gate Model Town A, B
& Hashami Garden
Lightening, Entertainment,
informative Devices
Satellite Town
Lightening, Domestic,
Entertainment, Informative,
Hot & Cold
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Let Y is the dependent variable depends on X then the linear regression line will be
Y=a+bX
Where a is called regression constant and b is called regression coefficient.
Where a is called regression constant and b is called regression coefficient. Linear regression models
were used in study by assessing the statistically significant variances associated with electricity
consumption.(Laicane, et al. 2014).
Table3: Regression Analysis for Electricity Consumption /Electricity Expenses
Dependent
Std. Error of
Regression
R
R Square
T-Score Sig.
Variables
Estimate
Coefficient
Electricity
0.353
0.125
Consumption
Electricity
0.547
0.299
Expenses
Predictors: (Constant) = Monthly Income
The influence of income on electricity
consumption and amount paid for the electricity
172.06
0.353
7.524
0.000
3903.31
0.547
5.089
0.000
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T-Score
Sig.
47969
0.882
4.19
0.009
55.00
0.863
3.820
0.012
480.36
0.918
5.174
0.004
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