Knowledge, Attitude and Practices: Study on Energy Conservation among Energy Consumers in the State of Himachal Pradesh

By : Alok Kumar Mittal , Nikhil Panchbhai , Sunil Kumar

Page No: 115-124

Abstract
The government is developing and implementing many innovative programmes as a policy measure to promote energy efficiency and energy conservation in different sectors of Indian economy. These policy measures face challenges and issues in promoting and implementing their objectives. The policy programmes may be focused in right direction if the policy-makers are aware of the knowledge, attitude and practices prevalent among energy users. This paper aims to identify these three parameters in the state of Himachal Pradesh. We also review the energy saving consumption and energy saving potential in Himachal Pradesh. This paper aims to ignite interest among policy-makers, researchers, energy service companies, appliance manufacturers and other pertinent stakeholders. The learnings gained from this study will be useful for the policy-makers in designing and implementing effective energy policy measures.

Authors :
Alok Kumar Mittal : Deputy Director, National Productivity Council, New Delhi, India.
Nikhil Panchbhai : Deputy Director, National Productivity Council, New Delhi, India.
Sunil Kumar : Director, National Productivity Council, New Delhi, India