Post by Charles Darwin University

Households are motivated to reduce their energy consumption and help mitigate climate change, but unaffordable technologies and rental restrictions are preventing them from doing so, according to a recent CDU study. Residential properties account for 26 per cent of global electricity consumption, and the sector is responsible for 17 per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions. The study focused on energy practices in Darwin and Palmerston in the Northern Territory, with residents surveyed about their household electricity use and their thoughts on and access to energy efficient options. Lead author Riasad Amin, who is a PhD candidate with CDU's Northern Institute, said the results show 96 per cent of respondents owned and used air conditioning, reflecting the necessity of this technology in the region. Read more about it here: http://go.cdu.edu.au/fqcq #YouMakeCDU #research #energy #renewables