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Household Energy Consumption Pattern in Selected Area of Mymensingh Sadar Upazila

M. S. Ahamed
Department of Farm Power and Machinery, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Myemensingh-2202, Bangladesh

M. A. Zaman
Department of Farm Power and Machinery, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Myemensingh-2202, Bangladesh

F. Ishaque*
Department of Agricultural and Industrial Engineering, Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University, Dinajpur 5200, Bangladesh

A. A. Kaium
Postgraduate student
Department of Farm Power and Machinery, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Myemensingh-2202, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was carried out through interviewing of one hundred farmers in two villages of Mymensingh Sadar Upazila, Bangladesh, during the period of Jan- May, 2011 to assess the availability and utilization of energy from different sources at the household level. The common sources of biomasses are wood, tree twigs and leaves, crop residues, jute sticks, rice husk, rice straw, cow dung, etc. and constitute about 60% of total energy consumption in rural households. The total energy consumption was found to be (350-500) kg/month according to the size of the family. The share of noncommercial energy sources i.e. cow dung, tree leaves, rice husk, jute sticks, crop residues varied from (85-95)% and commercial sources i.e. electricity & kerosene contributed (5- 10)% energy. Energy-saving technologies should be encouraged for the efficient use of available biomass in the country. Biogas plants, improved cooking stoves, biomass briquettes were such efficient technologies. These technologies need to be standardized and encouraged for dissemination at rural household levels in Bangladesh. However, many households may need financial support for owning these technologies. The Government along with NGOs and private sector institutions should initiate programs for the extension and dissemination of these technologies.

Keywords: Energy consumption, Household

Location: Two villages of Mymensingh Sadar Upazila, Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-01-2011

End Date: 00-05-2011

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Energy

Objectives:

Total biomass consumed per year in the country is about 39 million tones of which about 50% come from agricultural residues (Atikullah and Eusuf 2005). Information about energy using pattern and their amount need to know in order to solve problem related to energy crisis. Following were the objectives of this research: 1. To estimate the energy consumption by rural households for different aspects of the selected areas. 2. To identify the energy use pattern by rural households.

Methodology:

The present study was done based upon field survey where primary data were collected systematically by means of a questionnaire. Individual householders were visited personally by the researcher for data collection.

Selection of the study area: The study was conducted in the Mymensingh rural area of Bangladesh. Considering the socio-economic and educational status of the households, 85 households were selected randomly from different parts of the rural areas such as Fokira Kanda and ShalaKanda under Boira union of Mymensingh Sadar Upazila.

Collection of data: It was very difficult to get accurate data, since house owners in most cases do not keep written records. Data were collected on a specifically designed schedule through personal interviews. The recall method was used for recording time spent on various household activities. In order to collect relevant information on data sheets, the single interview technique was followed i.e. primary data was collected directly from the household members. A questionnaire was prepared prior to data collection, which was presented by a few sample data collection and then modified into the presentable form.

Processing, converting and analyzing data: After completion of the data sheets, the collected data were summarized. After completing the pretribulation task, processed data were transferred to a master sheet. The tabulated data were then analyzed in the computer for presentation in graphical and tabular forms.

Source of Information: Journal of Science and Technology 11(June 2013): 64-67

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Achievement/Findings:

The choice of energy source depends on the availability, price and also purchasing capacity of the people. Many of the low-income people living in the village cannot afford to buy electricity or gas for cooking, even if these are available at the doorsteps. Those who can afford, choose electricity for lighting and to operate the electrical and electronic household equipment. Working-class families with very low income use a kerosene lamp for lighting.

Cooking by electric heater is expensive as consumption of electricity is high. So gas is the first choice, if it is available in the village. The problem is that the users have to pay for establishing the connecting gas pipeline (from the main supply line to the household), which is not affordable by many users. So the low income families have no access to gas for cooking. This class of people use biomass fuel such as fuel wood, rice husk saw dust and rice husk briquettes, etc. Following are the recommendation for the development of the energy sector of Bangladesh:

o Biomass is playing an important role for daily energy needs of rural households in Bangladesh. The biomass such as rice husk, tree leaves, animal dung, jute stalk, crop residues, fuel wood, etc constitute about 96% of total energy consumption in rural areas of Bangladesh. So proper use of the resources can be maintained through training and spreading knowledge to the rural people.

o Energy-saving technologies should be encouraged for efficient use of available biomass in the country. The biogas plant, improved cooking stoves like triple mouth Chula (Hoque and Suman 2006), biomass briquettes are efficient technologies. These technologies need to be standardized. The Government along with NGOs and private sector institutions should initiate programs for the extension and dissemination of these technologies.

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