Knowledge of energy conservation methods by rural women

Abstract

A key element of sustainable rural development is household energy conservation. Rural women, as the principal users of domestic energy resources, play a critical role in promoting and implementing energy-saving practices. Their knowledge about energy conservation has a direct impact on fuel usage, cost savings and environmental sustainability. Common methods include using improved cookstoves, fuel-efficient cooking techniques, switching to solar illumination, reducing electricity waste and decreasing reliance on conventional biomass fuels. The study's specific objective was to study the