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Introduction
Electric is a part of our life nowadays, but because of high demand, electric supply
constitutes a large portion of customers' expenses. This study aims to assess the impact
importance in Brgy. M.H. Del Pilar, specifically among lower-income residents. The rising
demand for electricity strains household budgets despite its essential nature, leading to
increased costs that some residents might struggle to afford. The researchers aim to
assess and investigate how this impact of electricity cost in household budget of Brgy:
This study has been previously conducted, but it remains an evolving field of research
due to the dynamic nature of the energy sector, societal changes, and technological
Likewise, in our research, we did not find a study that exactly mirrors our forecasted
topic. However, there's a study closely related to it, conducted by Peter C. Reiss and
Matthew W. White (2005). This research paper explores how consumers react to price
changes in markets, specifically addressing electricity. The study presents a model for
evaluating the effects of different electricity tariff designs, tackling consumer price issues
like nonlinear pricing and sensitivity. Utilizing data from California households, the
research estimates the model's parameters, discovering that the most significant impact
on demand response is seen in a minority of households. The study also analyzes the
The key finding from these studies emphasizes the impact of electric cost on household budget
in Del Pilar. In a study conducted by “Alberini, 2006”:, it was revealed that households in Del
Pilar with elevated electricity demand incurred greater expenses for their electricity
consumption in contrast to households with lower demand. This discrepancy arises from the
fact that high-demand households necessitate more electricity to operate their appliances and
The study of (Alberini, 2006) focus on the consequences of high demand Electric supply they
The potential contribution of this research on the electricity cost in household budget of Brgy:
M.H del Pilar residents could be significant, as it could provide valuable insights into the
This study delves into the economic repercussions of electric cost on households
residents of Brgy Del Pilar. The investigation aims to discern the direct and
particularly those in Brgy M.H. Del Pilar, that are directly affected by the strain of
2.)What is the impact of electricity cost in household budget of Brgy: M.H del Pilar
residents?
3.) How does the electricity cost effect the household budget of Brgy: Del Pilar
residents?
Significance of the study
The findings of the study may provide a deeper insight and knowledge about the Assessing the
impact of electricity cost on household budget of Brgy: M.H del Pilar local residents
The study would likely benefit the residents by providing a comprehensive understanding of the
financial implications of the monthly electricity cost on their household budgets. This
knowledge could lead to the implementation of targeted measures to reduce costs, improve
energy efficiency, and enhance overall financial well-being for the residents.
Moreover, this study will be significant endeavor to the residents because this study will be
beneficial to them in terms of Assessing the impact of electricity cost in household budget and
this study maybe can give contribution to the formulation of more effective and sustainable
energy infrastructure plans. It will also serve as a future reference for researchers at the subject
of human resources.
Academics and researchers studying energy economics or conducting related research could
•Investors
Investors interested in the energy sector may use the findings to assess investment
The research could be interesting to the electric utility companies operating in the area, helping
This study aims to assess the impact of electricity cost to household budget of Brgy: M.H del
Pilar ,focusing on the residents budget, electric cost, and supply dynamics.
Chapter II
Review of Related Literature
Access to reliable and affordable electric supply is a fundamental component of modern living,
affecting various aspects of daily life.The residents experience high electricity demand,
potentially influencing their household budgets.This review of related literature aims to explore
and analyze the existing research on the economic impact of high electric supply demand on
households.
According to Smith et al, (2018), the economic implications of electricity demand on household
budgets have been the focus of several studies. A similar urban area found that increased
electricity demand can lead to higher monthly utility bills. Impacting the financial stability of
on the other hand, Johnson and Martinez (2019) highlighted the disproportionate impact of
groups. making it essential to understand how high electric demand might affect vulnerable
communities.
according to the Department of Energy (2020) government policies and initiatives play a
crucial role in mitigating the impact of electricity cost on household budget .The strategies for
promoting energy and reducing costs for households. it's important to consider how these
Research design
The objective of the study is to measure a cause from a pre-existing effects, so that we use Ex
Post Facto research design because it is more appropriate to use in this study. In this design,
the researcher has no control over the variables in the research study. Thus, one cannot
conclude that the changes measured happen during the actual conduct of the study.
We choose ex post facto design for our study titled assessing the impact of electricity cost on
household budget of Brgy: M.H Del Pilar residents because this is the research design that fit to
our study.
A subset of 50 households randomly selected from Brgy. M.H. Del Pilar, which represents a
smaller group that can be studied to draw conclusions about the entire population. This sample
could include a diverse mix of households to ensure a comprehensive assessment of the impact
Sampling procedure
representation and all of the households in Brgy: M.H Del Pilar have an equal
chance to be selected . It helps avoid selection bias, providing a fair assessment of
Instrument
In this study we use structured survey questioner, there's a ten(10) questions inside of the
survey questioner, five(5) nigatibe and five(5) positive questios. The questions inside of our
instrument are aims to answer the questions in the significance of the study (SOP).
Research intervention
Promote the use of energy-efficient appliances over regular heavy-consuming ones in Brgy:
M.H Del Pilar to reduce electricity consumption and alleviate the impact on household budgets.
These measures aim to encourage residents to adopt energy-efficient practices and appliances,
aligning with the research objective of minimizing electricity costs for households in the
community.
In order to obtain important information for our research, survey questionnaires are sent as
part of the data collection procedure. The goal of the study will be explained to participants,
and they will be reassured that their answers will remain private. We will acquire informed
consent before going into detail about any particular survey question, stressing that
To contextualize replies, demographic data will be gathered first. This will include information
on family monthly income, monthly bill and the name weill be a optional. There will be a range
of question forms in the survey, including multiple-choice, Likert scale, and open-ended items,
all of which have been carefully designed to prevent leading biases. In order to guarantee
participant comprehension, succinct language will be used, and order bias will be reduced by
randomly assigning response options to different slots. Before going into full swing, a pilot test
household budget in Brgy: M.H del Pilar residents, you could employ test-retest reliability by
repeating the analysis on a subset of the population and comparing the results over time.
For validity, consider content validity by ensuring the analysis covers relevant aspects of
assessed by comparing