Changing Consumption Patterns in Human Settlements:
Energy Management
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The global primary energy consumption is rising by more than 3 per cent annually, and
most of this consumption takes place for lighting, cooking, heating/cooling and
transportation in human settlements. Per capita energy consumption in developed
countries is about nine times that in developing countries. With rapid
urbanization, rising incomes and industrialization, the energy demand in low
and middle income countries is expected to rise from the current level of one-third of
OECD countries to parity with OECD demand by 2015. Vast amounts of energy are wasted
because of inefficient energy-use in households, in the transport sector and in
construction. By investing in efficiency, countries can stretch the energy services
from existing supply capacities, free up capital for needed investment and reduce CO2
emissions.
7 good ways to sustainable energy management
- Introduce building bye-laws providing incentives for passive solar systems and
improved insulation in buildings to reduce heating and cooling load
- Promote cogeneration and district heating and cooling systems
- Provide incentives for increasing use of energy-efficient household appliances:
compact fluorescent lamps, improved cookstoves and fridges
- Promote public transport as an energy-efficient means of travel
- Promote non-motorized transport and integrate it with public transport systems
- Encourage the use of low-energy content building materials and agricultural and
industrial residues in construction
- Speed up commercialization of renewable energy technologies through tax
incentives, targeted subsidies and innovative venture capital schemes
Source:
UNCHS (HABITAT) Settlement Infrastructure and Environment Programme (SIEP)
P.O. Box 30030, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254-2-623781, Fax: +254-2-624265, Email: siep@unchs.org
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