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Non-Technical Losses, Energy Efficiency and Conservative Methodology in the Electricity Sector of Nigeria: The Case of Calabar, Cross River State

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  • Frances Ngozi Obafemi

    (Department of Economics, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria)

  • Eugene Okoi Ifere

    (Department of Economics, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria)

Abstract

Today s challenge in electricity consumption in Nigeria is on how to use electricity wisely. Nigeria electricity sector is facing abnormal power supply situation, as demand outstrips supply, culminating in electricity supply-cum demand imbalance. This owes to inefficiency and non technical losses which contributes to incessant power outages resulting in heavy economic losses and poor performance of the economy. This study investigates and identifies non-technical losses in the electricity sector occasioned by illegitimate activities. The methodology is a combination of quantitative and qualitative sample survey. The data set is a simple random sampling of households using electricity, and the number of units chosen was based on statistical power analysis. The result shows that energy wastage is from poor lighting attitudes, and choice of appliances. Implementation of efficient lighting attitudes is encouraged. Findings from the study if replicated will serve as a model for energy efficiency and methodology for the Nigeria Economy.

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  • Frances Ngozi Obafemi & Eugene Okoi Ifere, 2013. "Non-Technical Losses, Energy Efficiency and Conservative Methodology in the Electricity Sector of Nigeria: The Case of Calabar, Cross River State," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 3(2), pages 185-192.
    • Handle: RePEc:eco:journ2:2013-02-8
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    1. Hugo Brise o & Omar Rojas, 2020. "Factors Associated with Electricity Theft in Mexico," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 10(3), pages 250-254.
    2. Savian, Fernando de Souza & Siluk, Julio Cezar Mairesse & Garlet, Taís Bisognin & do Nascimento, Felipe Moraes & Pinheiro, José Renes & Vale, Zita, 2021. "Non-technical losses: A systematic contemporary article review," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 147(C).
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    4. Dakpogan, Arnaud & Smit, Eon, 2018. "The effect of electricity losses on GDP in Benin," MPRA Paper 89545, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    5. Hugo Brise o & Jessica Rubiano & Rodolfo Garc a & Omar Rojas, 2021. "Factors Associated with Electricity Losses in Colombia," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 11(6), pages 465-470.
    6. Yousef Abdel Jawad & Issam Ayyash, 2020. "Analyze the Loss of Electricity in Palestine Case Study: Ramallah and Al-Bireh Governorate," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 10(1), pages 7-15.

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    Keywords

    Non-Technical Losses; Energy Efficiency; Conservation;
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    JEL classification:

    • Q43 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy - - - Energy and the Macroeconomy
    • C42 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods: Special Topics - - - Survey Methods
    • O55 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economywide Country Studies - - - Africa

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