Saudi Journal of Engineering and Technology (SJEAT)
Volume-4 | Issue-04 | 155-163
Original Research Article
A Study of the Household Energy Consumption Pattern in Ondo State, Nigeria
Akinola A. O, Aboluje O. M
Published : April 30, 2019
Abstract
Ondo State is a state in Nigeria with an abundant energy reserve in petroleum and woodfuel resources, contributing
significantly to the nation‟s overall energy output. This study reports a comprehensive survey of Household Energy
Consumption pattern in this state. It examined various household energy-consuming appliances and usage time across
different Building Types, economic class, and Household Sizes. Its findings revealed that: annual Household Energy
Consumption across all household types in towns and villages is 10,993 kWh. Of this figure, cooking accounts for 47%,
refrigeration accounts for 28%, Thermal Comfort 12%, Electric Lighting 10% while Sundry (other appliances) and
Brown Goods (TV, VCD/DVD set) account for 1% and 2% respectively. A number of households were found to use a
combination of two or more cooking energy resource. Kerosene served as the most commonly used means of cooking,
representing 84% of the survey population, while Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) represents 40%, electricity - 30%,
wood – 19%, and charcoal – 7%.