Original scientific paper

KNOWLEDGE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Krešimir Kufrin ; Odsjek za sociologiju, Filozofski fakultet, Sveučilište u Zagrebu
Julije Domac ; Energetski institut Hrvoje Požar
Velimir Šegon ; Energetski institut Hrvoje Požar

Abstract

Paper presents results of a survey research of knowledge regarding environmental impact of energy production, energy production and consumption in Croatia, and renewable energy sources (with focus on biomass). Research was conducted in summer 2003 on random sample of 1500 respondents from two Croatian urban centers - Zagreb and Rijeka, with collaboration of Energy institute Hrvoje Požar, Sociology Department of Zagreb Faculty of Philosophy and NGO Eko Liburnia.
The knowledge was measured using self-assessment scales and objective test. The test - being a pioneering attempt in objective measurement of renewable energy sources knowledge in Croatia - shows to be of appropriate overall difficulty for general population, and distribution of results is suitable for correlation analysis and other parametric tests. Possible improvements are concerning relatively low reliability (CRB20=0.57) and heterogeneity (four low correlated factors).
Both the test and self-assessment scales indicate poor knowledge, even regarding most basic concepts, with the lowest results obtained on items measuring biomass energy knowledge.
Since only well educated public can give rational support for the increased usage of renewable energy sources in Croatia, authors conclude that various education programs are needed and discuss some research results that should be respected in the development of such programs.

Keywords

biomass; knowledge of renewable energy sources; knowledge of renewable energy sources test; renewable energy sources; self-assessment scales

Hrčak ID:

47823

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/47823

Publication date:

15.12.2004.

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