Household energy consumption within a low-income neighbourhood in Akure, Nigeria

Abstract

Abstract Globally, energy consumption represents a major contributor to climate change and global environmental problems. Identifying the potential factors explaining the variability in household energy consumption in buildings aids the development of appropriate energy conservation policies. The analysis of energy in residential sectors captures energy consumed by households to maintain operational functions of their daily lives. This study examines the household energy consumption in a low-income neighbourhood in Akure. Based on the results from a survey of 80 households, this study presents the energy consumption pattern of households in the study area. The study finds that energy is dominated by fossil fuel sources. Predominant proportion of energy consumed is used for cooking. The study concludes by outlining some practical implications for policy and practice.