Energy use in eight rural communities in India |
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Authors: | B Bowonder N Prakash Rao B Dasgupta S S R Prasad |
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Institution: | Administrative Staff College of India, Hyderabad, India |
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Abstract: | A study of eight rural communities in India indicates that levels of energy consumption vary widely among the communities and that consumption depends on socioeconomic and agroclimatic factors. Irrigation is the most significant factor influencing energy consumption and demand. Fuelwood is not used mainly by the low-income households but by the higher-income households. There is a progressive trend towards monetizationof fuelwood, animal wastes and agricultural residues. Energy planning for rural communities should be location and household-specific, and disaggregated information should be generated for this purpose using baseline surveys. |
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