UTILITY PLANNING IMPLICATIONS OF EFFICIENT ELECTRIC COOKING IN A DEVELOPING-COUNTRY - CASE OF NEPAL

We examine implications of electric cooking as a demand-side managemen t (DSM) option for power development plans, as well as emission of pol lutants, for the predominantly hydroelectric utility of Nepal. Options considered include seasonal and year-round electric cooking with high - and low-efficiency appliances. For both types of appliances, seasona l electric cooking is economically and environmentally attractive. How ever, substantial reductions in electricity tariffs are required for i t to be financially acceptable to consumers.