Preparing the Public Opinion in the Community to Accept Distributed Energy Systems and Renewable Energy

Hen Friman, Ifaa Banner, Yafa Sitbon, Yulia Einav and Nava Shaked
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Hen Friman: Faculty of Engineering (ISRAEL), H.I.T—Holon Institute of Technology, Holon 5810201, Israel
Ifaa Banner: Faculty of Engineering (ISRAEL), H.I.T—Holon Institute of Technology, Holon 5810201, Israel
Yafa Sitbon: Dean of Students (ISRAEL), H.I.T—Holon Institute of Technology, Holon 5810201, Israel
Yulia Einav: Faculty of Engineering (ISRAEL), H.I.T—Holon Institute of Technology, Holon 5810201, Israel
Nava Shaked: School of Multidisciplinary Studies (ISRAEL), H.I.T—Holon Institute of Technology, Holon 5810201, Israel

Energies, 2022, vol. 15, issue 12, 1-16

Abstract: Global energy consumption has reached unprecedented levels over the last century due to population growth and economic growth. There have been significant changes in the global energy economy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants. Due to this trend, many countries around the world are promoting electric technologies as fuel-saving alternatives. The Israeli energy industry integrates renewable sources into its supply system and streamlines consumption. Nevertheless, Israelis know too little about smart meters, energy storage systems, and other modern power grid technology, which enables a decentralized approach to energy management referred to as distributed energy systems (DES). Using distributed energy systems to generate energy on-site and manage loads can reduce costs, improve reliability, and secure revenue. An effective public education program can help prepare public opinion and reduce barriers to smart use and energy efficiency in the home. By educating schoolchildren, we will present a way to prepare the public in the community to accept distributed energy systems and renewable energy. In challenging times, it is vital to make great efforts and to remember that change begins with education and that the best way to achieve intelligent usage and energy efficiency is to start with our children.

Keywords: environmental education; elementary school; renewable energy; distributed energy systems; sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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