Unveiling hidden energy poverty using the energy equity gap
In the summer, low-income households in the Arizona, US wait 4 - 7 °F (2.6–4.2 °C) longer than high-income households to turn on their AC units to save money on energy bills. This energy limiting behavior indicates a hidden form of energy poverty.
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-05-01
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| Series: | Nature Communications |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-30146-5 |