Trend in household energy consumption pattern in India: A case study on the influence of socio-cultural factors for the choice of clean fuel use

Features, Driving Forces and Transition of the Household Energy Consumption in China: A Review

“…It has been widely recognized that household energy consumption is a complex issue sorely linked to the multitude of inter-related factors [41,42], because of the differences of the local natural climate-environmental conditions, the household features or the social-economic situations, and so on [16,23], even though the weights of the same factor may be different varies from spatial levels to temporal scales. For example, a study by Blazquez et al found that households located in colder zones tend to use more energy than those in warm zones [43], while another study conducted by Stoppok et al concluded that household energy consumption is extraordinarily diverse and to some extent independent of climate conditions based on the IEA (International Energy Agency) data [44].…”

“…Energy consumption in the residential sector is mainly affected by household income, energy prices, residential location, household characteristics, and energy-related policies [16,23]. Therefore, the type and amount of household energy consumption have different performance within and across regions and countries [24]; also, understanding the spatial pattern and the underlying drivers of variations of the household energy consumption thus helps to identify challenges and opportunities and provide advice for future policy measures [25].…”

“…Therefore, the type and amount of household energy consumption have different performance within and across regions and countries [24]; also, understanding the spatial pattern and the underlying drivers of variations of the household energy consumption thus helps to identify challenges and opportunities and provide advice for future policy measures [25]. In China, due to the vast territory and the differences among regional social, environmental, and economic conditions, households have quite different energy use performance [23], such as a result in inequality [26]. Therefore, under such a circumstance, it is critical to conduct a systemic review to illustrate the overall situation as well as the detailed mechanisms of the household energy consumption in China.…”

Respiratory Health Status of Rural Women Exposed to Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Solid Biomass Fuel Emissions

“…Approximately 3 billion people worldwide burn solid biomass fuels (SBFs; agricultural residue, cow dung cake, wood, coal, etc) in inefficient and highly polluting traditional cookstoves used for cooking purposes. [1][2][3] These cookstoves are used in inadequately ventilated indoor kitchens resulting in an elevated concentration of pollutants and increased exposure level experienced by household members. 4 Thus, it leads to adverse human health effects.…”

“…10 Considering the adverse health effects of SBF uses, Government of India launched Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) to provide free liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to the below poverty line (BPL) families. 3,11 Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is the largest social intervention scheme that can be useful in preventing respiratory diseases and other NCDs. 11,12 Several studies have reported an increased incidence of SBF combustion and COPD among women and ARIs in children.…”