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E-LEARNING MODULES AND LEARNING GUIDE FOR TEACHERS
Objective 2: Examine the importance and benefits of energy efficiency.
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Importance and benefits of energy efficiency
Energy efficiency is important because it reduces our energy
consumption and provides monetary savings as well as
reduces our carbon footprint. Some benefits of energy
efficiency to the residential, commercial, and industrial
sectors are presented below:
Residential Sector
In the residential sector, the application of energy efficiency measures by households promotes
many benefits such that it:
• Reduces energy consumption.
• Reduces the household utility bills.
• Helps household saves money.
• Increases your property value.
• Provides health benefits.
• Reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
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