Energy consumption pattern difference of town residents

Investigates the income, indoor environment control method, solar water heater usage and energy consumption of domestic hot water and cooking of town residents in different climate zones including Shanghai, Fujian and Shandong areas. The results show that the energy consumption pattern is affected by economic level, climate condition, resource, building condition and life style, etc. While, the impact of the traditional life style is under degradation, and the income level is becoming the key factor determining the energy consumption pattern.