BibTeX:

@article{IJIRSTV1I11035,
     title={Study of Energy Consumption in Residential and Commercial Sector of Hubli City},
     author={padmavati K Umachagi, Jangali Satish G and B B Kotturshettar},
     journal={International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology},
     volume={1},
     number={11},
     pages={83--91},
     year={},
     url={http://www.ijirst.org/articles/IJIRSTV1I11035.pdf},
     publisher={IJIRST (International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology)},
}

Energy is fundamental for economic progress of nation. Energy input is vital in every sector of an economy for survival and growth. The consumption in residential and commercial sector is going to rise further in the near future, as we see increase in population. Homes and business represent a significant portion of global energy demand, especially when electricity usage is considered. Globally this demand will grow substantially in the residential and commercial sector. The energy use in residential and commercial sector is an important area for campaigns to conserve energy. For a developing country like India, characterized by severe energy shortages, the need for energy conservation is of top most priority. The energy efficiency improvements in these sectors go a long way in their sustainable development. The share of different energy carriers used in both the sectors such as electricity, diesel and LPG is studied. The energy efficiency level is computed in both the sector in terms of Specific Energy Consumption (SEC). The factors influencing the energy efficiency and energy consumption in these sectors is studied. The factors are analyzed using multiple regression models. The regression analysis is carried out using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science software version 20). Barriers and drivers for the efficient use of energy in both the sectors are also identified and ranked using their average scores.

Energy, Energy system, Sustainable Energy and Development