JAILCD2025-025: Analysis of household energy consumption patterns in South Korea

Abstract

In recent years, the significant growth of household energy consumption in South Korea's cities has aroused widespread concern about energy sustainability. The purpose of this study is to explore the household energy consumption pattern and its driving factors in South Korea and provide scientific basis for policy making. Based on the statistical data from 2015 to 2021, a framework of residential energy consumption pattern was established by using multiple regression model. The results are analyzed, and the total consumption and classification consumption are discussed, and make recommendations for the formulation of Korean policy. The results show that space heating and electrical energy use are the main sources of urban household energy consumption. This study not only provides theoretical support for energy policy making in South Korea, but also has important social significance for improving energy efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving carbon neutrality in South Korea.