Volume : II, Issue : VII, July - 2013

Patterns and Determinants of Energy consumption in Karnataka

Dr. Premakumara, G. S.

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Adequate and reliable and affordable energy is the pre-requisite for development. The study observed that installed capacity, power generation import of power and consumption have increased significantly in Karnataka. The forecast of these variables revealed that the power situation in Karnataka will not be changed even during the year 2020. It is identified that region and size of the families are the two important determinants of electricity consumption. It is also found that size of the family significantly influence the consumption at urban area. The power problem is more in rural area compared to urban area. Therefore, it is very much important to improve the power supply service in rural area in order to safeguard the life and development of rural people.

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Dr. Premakumara, G.S. Patterns and Determinants of Energy consumption in Karnataka International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 2, Issue : 7 July 2013

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