Energy consumption efficiency behaviours and attitudes among the community
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Date
2021
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Aalborg University Press
Abstract
The rapid increase of energy consumption for socioeconomic activities has been the main source of the constant rise of greenhouse gases emission, which causes global warming and climate change effects. Several factors including knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour have been reported elsewhere to influence the energy consumption rate globally. To assess the influence of these factors, some theories, models, and approaches were reviewed to provide a theoretical and conceptual framework on the influence of human knowledge, attitudes and behaviours on energy use and saving. This study assessed some parameters including, awareness, motivation factors, moral and normative concerns, environmental norms, knowledge concerns, technology adoption concerns, and contextual factors and habits. This study conducted a comprehensive literature review followed by Seven-Step Model on studies related to this work. This review work found that behavioural change is significant to address the challenges facing humanity in utilizing natural resources including energy. Also, energy consumption efficiency needs multidisciplinary and sectoral approaches. In energy-saving, individuals need to be informed on the new technologies, energy sources, production and use.
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Full text article. Also available at https://doi.org/10.5278/ijsepm.6153
Keywords
Energy consumption, Energy efficiency, Global warming, Human attitudes, Human behaviours, Global carbon dioxide
Citation
Bishoge, O. K., Kombe, G. G., & Mvile, B. N. (2021). Energy Consumption Efficiency Behaviours and Attitudes among the Community. International Journal of Sustainable Energy Planning and Management, 31, 175-188.