Reduced usage phase impact using demand side management

P. Finn, M. O'Connell, C. Fitzpatrick

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Abstract

Determining whether an appliance should be reused or recycled is an important environmental issue. Reducing the life cycle impact of appliance is paramount. The argument for recycling focuses on the usage phase of appliances accounting for more than 80% of the life cycle impact. In order to deduce what the actual environmental effects of the usage phase, cumulative energy demand (CED) life cycle assessment (LCA) incorporating electricity generation is employed. Future possible reductions in the life cycle impact of the usage phase are examined through the introduction of demand side management (DSM). This paper demonstrates that DSM can be used to increase the contribution of renewable energy to an appliances demand, reducing the usage phase impact of the LCA.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2011 IEEE International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology, ISSST 2011
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event2011 IEEE International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology, ISSST 2011 - Chicago, IL, United States
Duration: 16 May 201118 May 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2011 IEEE International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology, ISSST 2011

Conference

Conference2011 IEEE International Symposium on Sustainable Systems and Technology, ISSST 2011
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityChicago, IL
Period16/05/1118/05/11

Keywords

  • Cumulative Energy Demand
  • Demand Side Management
  • Life Cycle Analysis
  • Renewable Energy

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