Track: Energy

Abstract

Electricity is a major form of energy that is consumed and is also in high demand by the increasing global population of which Sierra Leone is a part. As a result of the high demand competing for the low generation capacity of the utilities, the Ministry of Energy of the Sierra Leone Government, charged with the responsibility of generating and supplying electricity, is unable to meet this demand. The rationale of carrying out this research is to see how raising awareness levels on the significance of energy efficiency practices, as a recommendation through an energy audit process, would help bring a solution to how to meet the high electricity demand. 

A quantitative data analysis method was used in this research. A total 120 structured questionnaires were used in collecting data. From the results analysed, respondents agreed that energy efficiency practices in buildings around Freetown, capital of Sierra Leone, would reduce electricity consumption. Furthermore, respondents agreed that an energy audit in buildings around the city of Freetown would help in detecting electricity wastages in these buildings.