Towns and cities energy consumption: case of Kano metropolis Nigeria

Abdullahi, Hashim and Asmawi, M. Zainora and Abdul Aziz, Abdul Razak (2023) Towns and cities energy consumption: case of Kano metropolis Nigeria. Journal of Xidian University, 17 (7). pp. 839-849. ISSN 1001-2400

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Abstract

Rapid population growth in the Kano metropolis of Nigeria and its consequential high energy consumption and carbon emission required mitigations. The study focuses on the energy consumption of built-up areas within the Kano metropolis of Nigeria towards low-energy carbon society development. Four hundred questionnaires were used, and geographical information system (GIS) was employed for locational map production, while descriptive statistics were employed for data analysis and presentation. The results indicate that low-income earners depend on wood fuel and charcoal as energy sources while middle-income earners used charcoal, kerosene, and electricity as energy sources. Additionally, high-income earners utilize electricity, diesel, and LPG. The results also depict that technology, weather conditions, and human sociology contribute to energy consumption and carbon emission across the world. The study demonstrates a strong need for energy low-carbon framework development for the Kano metropolis of Nigeria.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Towns and Cities, Energy Consumptions, Carbon Emission, Carbon Technologies, Population Growth
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Urban & Regional Planning Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design
Depositing User:	Dr MZainora Asmawi
Date Deposited:	22 Sep 2023 15:24
Last Modified:	22 Sep 2023 15:24
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/106995

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