Energy Consumption Pattern and Environmental Impact: A Case Study of Residential Sector in India

Abstract

Energy is fundamental to the economic progress of the nation and is vital in every sector of an economy for survival and growth. The consumption of energy is going to rise further in the near future, as it sees an increase in population. The energy used in the residential sector is a critical area for the campaign to conserve energy. In this backdrop and with the growing share of India in global energy use and Carbon dioxide emissions, this paper aims to analyse the pattern of energy consumption in the residential sector of the South Indian city, Karnataka State, India and also estimates the environmental impact in terms of CO2 emission. The energy efficiency level is computed in terms of Specific Energy Consumption and Energy Intensity. The factor analysis is carried out by Principal Component Analysis (PCA) method to find factors influencing energy efficiency and energy consumption. Also, these factors are studied and analysed using multiple regression models.