Resumen

CALDERON, Roberto; ARREDONDO, Jorge A; GALLEGOS, Ricardo  y  MAYAGOITIA, Fernando. Electrical Consumption and C0₂ Reduction using Saving Systems and Thermal Insulation applied to Dwellings in Arid Lands of México. Inf. tecnol. [online]. 2011, vol.22, n.2, pp. 69-78. ISSN 0718-0764.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0718-07642011000200008.

The energy consumption of two types of dwellings, efficient and inefficient, are analyzed and compared, determining the electrical consumption and C0₂ reduction, utilizing thermal insulation and saving-energy options. The study done by simulation was applied in three arid áreas in México: Mexicali, Baja Obregón and Hermosillo. The results indícate that Mexicali presented the highest consumptions rates with 7.104 kWh/year, affecting directly the family household income, thermal comfort and life quality, besides providing 4.88 tons of C0₂ emission per house per year. These indexes can be reduced by 40 and 50% if the house is efficient.

Palabras llave : electrical consumption; energy efficiency; thermal simulation; C0₂ emissions.