Abstract:
Sri Lanka's electricity consumption rate significantly enhanced revile comparing to
the last two decades. The expansion of rural electricity distribution projects and the
rapid increase in households and firms' electricity usage, the increase in the
purchasing level of electrical instruments are the significant reasons for this situation.
Even though the electricity consumption level is increased, the generation of
electricity power is limited due to the lack of availability of the power resources.
Therefore some unavoidable situations are supposed to occur while trying to control
the consumption of electricity. Though some actions are taken by Ceylon Electricity
Board to control the power consumption, the public has the responsibility to use the
electricity power efficiently. This study is entitled factors influencing on electricity
consumption patten and energy saving behavior in Batticaloa district (Special
reference in Manmunai North Division). And especially this study is conducted in 4
Grama Niladhari divisions in Manmunai North.
This study will provide clear understanding and knowledge of the factors which
influence the electricity consumption pattern and energy saving behavior. The
determinants of the electricity consumption pattern and energy saving behavior are
identified and analyzed in this study. Further 200 questionnaires were issued to the
selected electricity consumers in Puliyanthivu (West), Puliyanthivu (East),
Puliyanthivu (Central) and Puliyanthivu (South). He collected data are presented
through the frequency table until analyzed through ANOVA, T - Test and bivariate
measures which are compellation and regression.
Researched hypothesized and found that among socio demographic variables, except
gender the other demographic factors revealed that there is no difference among then
on electricity consumption pattern and energy saving behavior. The study also
revealed that Environmental factors and psychological factors have positive
relationship with electricity consumption pattern and ESB. Moreover, Environmental
factors and Psychological factors have high impact on Electricity consumption pattern
and ESB. Further, the findings of this study offer guidance to households looking to
be using electricity efficient manner in their houses.
