Framework for Adoption of Clean Energy Products in Urban Areas

¹ School of Management, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha - 752050, India
² Department of Mechanical Engineering, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha - 752050, India
³ School of Mechanical Engineering, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar - 751024, Odisha, India

^* Corresponding author: shivsankar.das@cutm.ac.in

Abstract

Urban development and clean energy are two crucial components of sustainable development. Cities around the world are facing increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and ensure that they are equipped to meet the energy needs of their growing populations. The use of clean energy for urban development has become an important topic of discussion as it presents a unique opportunity to address both of these challenges simultaneously. The present paper focuses on various aspects such as the benefits for transition to adopt clean energy, developing a framework for adoption of clean energy products for urban areas, possible clean energy products and to understand the satisfaction level of the consumers using the clean energy products in the urban areas of Bhubaneswar, Odisha.