Energy-Efficient Practices: Strategies for a Sustainable Future


Year : 2025 | Volume : 03 | Issue : 01 | Page : 16-24
    By

    Maria Aldrin,

  • Pragati Srivastava,

  1. Professor, Department of Architecture, JBR Architecture College, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
  2. Associate professor, Department of Architecture, JBR Architecture College, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Abstract

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The growing energy needs around the world and the urgency to lower greenhouse gas emissions awareness have boosted energy efficiency to the center stage. The aim of this study is to explore various energy-efficient practices and strategies that contribute to sustainable development. The objective is to analyze current energy-efficient practices, their effectiveness, and their role in enhancing sustainability. This project is to study energy-efficient applications and implementations in various sectors including residential, commercial, industrial, and in transportation emphasizing on technological innovations, policy frameworks, and behavioral interventions. The study also explores the barriers to energy efficiency and enablers of adopting energy-efficient measures and examines the economic, environmental, and social benefits for widespread implementation that contribute to sustainable development. The study also investigates the impact of energy-efficient practices on environment, economic impact and social impact. The role of energy efficiency in achieving a sustainable global environment. The amalgamation of findings from the literature review, case studies, and analysis would augment to technological and policy innovations and consumers for the broader implementation of energy-efficient strategies. Additionally, the study identifies key challenges in the adoption of these practices and proposes actionable solutions. By achieving energy efficiency, we can significantly reduce our impact on climate change, save the environment, and ensure the availability of sustainable energy in the future.

Keywords: Energy efficiency, sustainable environment and practices, renewable energy, green house gas emissions, energy conservation, green technology innovations

[This article belongs to International Journal of Environmental Planning and Development Architecture ]

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Volume 03
Issue 01
Received 01/10/2024
Accepted 11/11/2024
Published 24/01/2025
Publication Time 115 Days
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