Evaluation of Energy Efficiency in Residential Buildings in Akure, Nigeria

This paper presents the result of an evaluation of energy efficiency in households in Akure, Nigeria by assessing the metering system used in various residential building types, the energy-intensive behaviour among residential buildings, barriers that hinder the effective implementation of energy efficiency measures, and ways of improving the implementation of energy efficiency measures in the residential buildings. The study adopted a quantitative survey approach with information gathered from occupant within the selected residential building in Akure, Nigeria. Data gathered were analysed using percentage, bar chat, mean score, standard deviation, severity index and significant level analysis. Findings revealed that energy-intensive domestic activities are more prevalent in the postpaid metered building in the study area. The most significant barriers that hinder the effective implementation of energy efficiency measures were none implementation of energy policy, ignorance among energy users of the importance of efficient energy use in buildings and lack of energy efficiency awareness. The study recommends the adoption of measures such as raising energy efficiency awareness campaign, the introduction of the energy-efficient metered system, and implementation of energy efficiency policy. &nbsp