Assessing Electricity Conservation Practices of BSU Students

Republic of the Philippines
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

Pablo Borbon Main II
Batangas City
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE, & FINE ARTS

Electronics, Instrumentation and Control, and Mechatronics Engineering Department
ASSESSMENT ON THE ELECTRICITY CONSERVATION PRACTICES OF

STUDENTS IN BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY ALANGILAN CAMPUS
A Case study Presented to the
College Department
Batangas State University

Batangas City
In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

for the Course in ENGG 413
Almero, Cherish Allaine A.
Arano, Sam
Bacay, Marc John A.
Casilao, Princess Lheakyrie R.
De Castro, Bhernard M.
Esguerra, Gerlie
Hernandez, John Mari E.
November 2019
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Title Page
Title Page
Table of Contents…………………………………………………………………2
Acknowledgement………………………………………………………………...3
Abstract…………………………………………………………………………….4
Introduction………………………………………………………………………...5
Background of the Study…………………………………………………………8
Statement of the Problem……………………………………………………….11
Scope and Delimitation of the Study……………………………………………12
Objective of the Study…………………………………………………………….13
Significance of the Study…………………………………………………………13
Definition of Terms………………………………………………………………...14
Conceptual Literature……………………………………………………………..15
Conceptual Framework…………………………………………………………...15
Data Gathering Procedure………………………………………………………..18
Presentation of Result……………………………………………………………..18
Summary of findings……………………………………………………………….32
Conclusion……………………………………………………………………….….33
Recommendation…………………………………………………………………..34
Bibliography…………………………………………………………………………37
Appendices A
Appendices B
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The authors are grateful to GOD ALMIGHTY for without his graces and blessings,
this study would not have been possible.
Immeasurable appreciation and deepest gratitude for the help and support given
by the following persons who full-heartedly contributed for making this paper possible.
Mr. Nelmar P. Porlaje, Environmental Science and Engineering Instructor, for his
support, advices, suggestions, words of encouragement and wisdom, and long period of
time for checking.
Family, our beloved family, who have helped us with their valuable suggestions
and guidance hat has been helpful in various phases of the completion of the study.
Classmates, who helped and contribute great ideas and advices, without them,
this study would not be possible.
To Batangas State University Alangailan Campus, for giving the great
opportunity in making the study and preparing the students for the future.
And lastly, to all the respondents for their full cooperation that made them a big
part of the study.
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Abstract
This paper presents the results of a study carried out to determine the extent to
which students are aware of energy conservation initiatives in the use of different
electrical appliances along with their willingness to promote efforts to reduce energy
waste in institutions. The survey was conducted through questionnaire administration.
Fifty questionnaires were given to Batangas State University students. The survey results
show substantial levels of awareness of power efficiency in the use of various product
loads. In particular, a substantial number of students are willing to support efforts to
reduce waste of energy.
Keywords: Energy consumption, Energy conservation
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Introduction
Electricity conservation refers to efforts made to decrease electricity consumption.
Electricity conservation can be completed through improved environment friendly energy
use, in conjunction with lowered electrical energy consumption and/or reduced
consumption from conventional power sources. Electric Energy is of a good deal
significance to the world. Notwithstanding the big advantages of electric powered energy,
the lack of adherence to basic policies associated with electricity use has triggered many
unfavorable consequences which includes electric shocks and electric fires. Additionally,
inefficient use of electric powered power has dire financial consequences.
Energy conservation can result in accelerated economic capital, environmental
quality, country wide security, non-public security and human comfort. Individuals and
groups that are direct buyers of strength pick out to conserve energy to minimize
electricity fees and promote financial security. Industrial and business customers can
amplify strength use efficiency to maximize profit. Standard economic concept suggests
that technological enhancements make bigger strength efficiency, as a substitute than
minimize electricity use. It is said to appear in two ways. Firstly, improved electricity
effectivity makes the use of energy extraordinarily cheaper, consequently encouraging
multiplied use. Secondly, extended electricity efficiency leads to extended monetary
growth, which pulls up energy use in the entire economy. This does no longer mean that
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improved gasoline effectivity is worthless, multiplied gas effectivity enables greater
manufacturing and a higher first-rate of life.
Efficient strength use, occasionally absolutely referred to as electricity efficiency,
is the aim of efforts to minimize the amount of power required to supply merchandise and
services. For example, insulating a home or a school lets in a constructing to use much
less heating and cooling electricity to reap and preserve a at ease temperature. Installing
fluorescent lights or herbal skylights reduces the quantity of power required to reap the
equal stage of illumination compared to the use of regular incandescent light bulbs.
Compact fluorescent lights use two-thirds much less energy and can also final 6 to 10
instances longer than incandescent lights. Improvements in energy effectivity are most
often performed with the aid of adopting an extra efficient science or production process.
Saving electricity via simple measures, such as turning off lights in unused rooms
and turning down your water heater, can furnish you and the environment with a huge
vary of benefits.
One of the most instant advantages of saving electricity is the quantity of cash you
will store each month on your utility bills. Each time you turn on a light or take a shower,
you use energy, which your utility agency continues track of with meters hooked up on
your home. By the usage of less electricity, you are charged less money each month.
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Another gain of the use of less electricity is the wonderful affect you can have on
the environment. Most electrical energy comes from electricity produced by fossil fuels
such as oil, herbal gas and coal. These fuels are naturally found in the earth and in most
instances require drilling or mining of the environment to be made available. These
extraction procedures come with many dangers of environmental contamination from
mining operations, drilling leaks or explosions, such as the catastrophic oil rig explosion
in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010.
Using less strength also reduces the quantity of transportation wanted to pass
fossil fuels from their drilling or mining site. Every shape of transportation requires fuel,
which includes trucks, planes, trains and boats. The most frequent shape of gas for these
cars is crude oil in the form of gasoline. When fuel is burned to create energy, greenhouse
fuel emissions are created. These gases, such as carbon dioxide and methane, trap heat
in the atmosphere, contributing to global issues such as local weather change, states the
Environmental Protection Agency.
Once fossil fuels are transported to a power facility, some are burned to create
electricity. For example, coal is floor and mixed with hot air in order to burn at a high heat.
The warmness from the coal is used to heat boilers which power mills and create
electricity. Unfortunately, burning the coal--like burning fuel in a vehicles--creates
greenhouse gasoline emissions. By lowering the amount of electricity, you use, you
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decrease the amount of electrical energy that wants to be produced, for this reason
decreasing greenhouse emissions and positively affecting the environment.
Reducing your electrical use can additionally advantage your health. For example,
turning off the tv can also encourage you or your kids to go backyard and play or do
something more active. Choosing to play board games instead of video games--saving
electricity in the process--helps make bigger the health and happiness of your family by
way of imparting time together.
Background of the Study
Energy conservation plays a significant role of lessening climate change. It helps
to substitute renewable energy for non-renewable resources. Energy conservation is
often the cheapest solution for fuel problems, and the answer to increased energy
consumption is more environmentally friendly. As we all realize, carbon dioxide acts as a
translucent substance in the air that is part of the cause of the earth's global warming, or
as a greenhouse effect, we can also term it. Global warming of our environment has its
own effects. It has its lethal consequences such as the proliferation of various diseases,
cooler oceans and storm risks, financial costs, polar ice loss, decreased chances and
heat wave severity. Ozone depletion is the reduction by chemical pollution of the ozone
layer in the uppermost atmosphere. Ozone layer is the line of defense between the earth
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and the sun's ultraviolet rays. People who are more exposed to UV radiation may have
health issues such as damage to DNA, skin cancer, aging, and other skin-related issues.
There may be some potential issues that include a threat to the safety of the human
body, ecological effects such as rising sea levels, and major changes to methods of
developing vegetation. When coal is burned, it realizes Sulphur dioxide into the air and
therefore, it reacts with water and oxygen in the clouds and forms acid rain. Acid rain kills
fish and plants and damages houses and statues with calcareous rocks as well. These
types of global problems can be resolved. Based on the U.S. statistics measured
annually, they find that the fuel needs of the average family generate more than 11,200
pounds of air pollutants.
Energy conservation could lead to increased financial capital, value of the climate,
national security, personal safety and comfort of citizens. In order to reduce energy costs
and promote economic security, individuals and organizations that are direct energy
consumers choose to conserve energy. In order to maximize gain, industrial and
commercial consumers should increase energy efficiency. Standard economic theory
suggests that improvements in technology increase energy production instead of
reducing energy consumption. It is said to occur in two ways. Firstly, improved energy
efficiency makes power consumption relatively cheaper, thus promoting expanded usage.
Secondly, Increased energy production leads to increased economic growth, leading to
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increased power use in the country as a whole. This does not suggest that higher fuel
consumption is useless, increased fuel output allows higher productivity and higher
quality of life. Efficient use of power, also simply referred to as energy efficiency, is the
goal of efforts to reduce the amount of energy needed to produce products and services.
For example, insulating a home enables a building to use less heating and cooling energy
to achieve a comfortable temperature and maintain it. Because we have a finite amount
of non-renewable energy resources left on Earth, saving power from our current supply
or using renewable resources is very necessary so that it is still accessible to our future
generations. Energy conservation plays a very important role as the climate is also
influenced by the use of non-renewable resources. In particular, the use of fossil fuels for
air and water pollution such as carbon dioxide is produced when the combustion of oil,
coal and gas in power plants, heating systems and car engines.
The International Energy Agency considers the most important energy source to
be energy efficiency. This subject has been dedicated to a significant part of its World
Energy Outlook (WEO) 2013. This is the proof that energy efficiency has recently received
increased attention. Energy efficiency is heavily featured in public papers as policymakers
seek to reduce excessive energy use, boost energy security, and reduce greenhouse gas
emissions. Energy efficiency is not a problem that is only addressed in individual
countries, but it is also a topic that concerns supranational bodies like the United Nations
(UN). The main objective of this study was to further expand the sections devoted to
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energy consumption, energy savings and energy efficiency. The word "power savings"
applies, as stated in the introduction of this report, the impact of the use of technology
and techniques that reduce the amount of energy consumed. Therefore, we interpret
energy savings as a quantity of energy saved after adopting other steps; we calculate the
energy saved by calculating and evaluating usage before and after introducing one or
more measures.
In Article 2 (5) of Directive 2012/27/EU5, energy savings is specified within the EU
as follows: energy savings implies a quantity of saved energy calculated by calculating
and/or estimating usage before and after the introduction of an energy efficiency
improvement program, thus maintaining standardization of external conditions
concerning energy consumption. [Directive of the European Union, 2012]
Statement of the Problem
This study is conducted to assess the electricity conservation practices done by
the students in Batangas State University Alangilan Campus.
Specifically, it seeks answer to the following questions:
1. What is the profile of the respondents in terms of?
a) Age
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b) Course
2. Do respondents conserve energy?
3. What are the ways/ practices respondents do in order to conserve energy?
4. What are the impacts of said practices in terms of?
a) Economy
b) Environment
Scope and Delimitation of the Study
This study focuses on the practices done by students towards conserving energy.
This study also includes getting the profile of respondents, knowing the respondent’s
knowledge about conserving energy. Assessing the electricity conservation practices
done by students in Batangas State University Main II.
This study is conducted at Batangas State University Alangilan Campus. This is
conducted to three college departments in the campus (CICS, CIT, and CEAFA). All in
all, there will be 50 respondents.
This study does not include the perception of professors, instructors and part time
instructors because the only focus of this study is to assess the electricity conservation
practices of students.
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Objectives
The study aims:
1. To determine if students of Batangas State University are Conserving Energy.
2. To classify different ways of students with regards to conserving energy,
3. To know the impact of conserving energy to:
a) Economy
b) Environment
Significance of the Study
Students. The study will benefit them in the way that it will help the students be aware
on the electricity consumed by the whole University and understand how to preserve the
electricity that is supplied in the whole Campus.
Professors. The study will benefit them by means of being one of the important people
who runs the University, they will gain knowledge about how students conserve electricity
within the University and give tips on students about other practices on conservation.
School. The study will benefit the School in such that knowing the background on the
practices of students about electricity conservation, creating some program on training
the students to have more ways on conserving the electricity.
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Definition of Terms
Adherence- attachment or commitment to a person, cause, or belief.
Amplify- increase the amplitude of (an electrical signal or other oscillation) cause to
become more marked or intense.
Consequences Lethal- applies to something that is bound to cause death or exists for
the destruction of life.
Illumination- the action of supplying or brightening with light or the resulting state the
quality or process of sticking fast to an object or surface.
Paradigm - a typical example or pattern of something; a mode
Proliferation- rapid increase in numbers.
Translucent Substance - a material having the property of admitting light diffusely; a
partly transparent material
Supranational- having power or influence that transcends national boundaries or
governments.
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Conceptual Literature
The current research focused on the issue related to energy consumptions which
is the Assessment on the Electricity Conservation Practices of students in Batangas State
University Alangilan campus. The study gathers data based on surveys and provides
conclusion based on the gathered data. The study highlights disciplinary actions for
students with regards to energy consumption.
Conceptual Framework
The study aimed to assess the electricity conservation practices done by the
students in Batangas State University Alangilan Campus. For this purpose, the
researcher analyzed the ideas and studies presented in the conceptual studies.
From the foregoing discussions, various ideas were analyzed for the purpose of
building a strong foundation of the present study and this conceptual framework is
presented. Conservation of electricity is very essential most especially in the purpose of
preventing global warming and saving a lot of money over time. Changing the daily habits
and engaging each and everyone in the conservation of electricity are effective ways in
reducing the amount of electricity usage.
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By becoming aware of these, the use of conserving electricity in everyday life could
help in increasing the awareness. The structure of this study is further presented through
a conceptual paradigm which is composed of three parts, the input, the process and the
output. The research paradigm of this study is presented in Figure 1.
The first part of the paradigm which is the input deals in determining the profile of
the respondents in terms age, gender and course. This part also sorts out the ways and
practices of the respondents in conserving energy. And also, the impact of the practices
in terms of economy and environment.
The second part is the process which deals with the data gathering through the
use of Researchers-made Questionnaire. This study utilized the qualitative research
design in gathering data and information needed.
The last part is the output of the study which touches the suggested ways and
practices in the conservation of electricity that could help the students in Batangas State
University Alangilan Campus being aware of what the study could help in our society. The
proposed output is based on the gathered data from the input.
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INPUT PROCESS OUTPUT
Profile of the
respondents in
terms of
age,gender and
course
Suggested ways and

Data Gathering
Ways and practices of practices in the
through Researchers-
the respondents in conservation of
made Questionnaire
conserving energy electricity
The impact of the
practices in terms
of economy and
environment
Figure 1
Research Paradigm on Assessment on The Electricity Conservation Practices Of
Students In Batangas State University Alangilan Campus
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Data Gathering Procedure
The choice of Batangas State University as the research location was convinced
by the high level of energy use on campus, the variety of energy consumption, and the
diversity of people there. Batangas State University has students from various
backgrounds, including political, religious, economic and cultural back grounds.
Therefore, a study at this location provides a proper representation of what is required in
other academic institutions. The research goal was achieved by conducting a survey and
then evaluating it. The research was conducted by survey administration. The
questionnaire focused on three specific topics, namely, understanding of energy
efficiency in the use of various product loads, willingness to participate in energy
efficiency practices, and present participation in energy efficiency practices. Regarding
the understanding of energy efficiency in consumer charges, the questionnaire was
designed to identify students ' comprehension of energy efficiency in the use of the
following product charges: refrigerators, electronic devices, heating equipment, and air
conditioners.
Results and Discussion of Data
This chapter contains the discussion about the results and information gathered
during a survey. The data is presented by different graphic aids. With this, there was an
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organization of data and much easier understanding, analyzing and interpreting the
information regarding the assessment on the electricity conservation practices of
students.
The study involved the students of Batangas State University-Alangilan Campus.
These respondents were determined through random sampling. It is known as unbiased
sampling, wherein it is very useful in situation when the researchers need to attain the
real data from the respondents. The graph above presented the total number of
respondents. The responses are 50 in total which compose of 20 males and 30 in
females.
From the first part of the graph containing the number and proportion regarding
the demographic profile of respondents.
Gender No. of Respondents Percentage

Female 30 60%
Male 20 40%
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40%
Female
Male
60%
Second graph containing the courses of each respondents.
Course No. of Respondents Percentage

Electronics Engineering 19 38%
Instrumentation and Control 6 12%
Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering 12 24%
Electrical Engineering 6 12%
Petroleum Engineering 3 6%
Food Engineering 4 8%
Total 50 100%
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FE
PetE
Courses
EE
MexE
ICE
ECE
0 5 10 15 20
No. of Respondents
Do you conserve electricity in your university?

Yes No
100% 0%
Do you conserve electricity in your university?

0%
100%
Yes No
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The graph above presented the responses of the respondents in a question “Do you
conserve electricity in your university?”. Gaining 100 % in the graph imply that all of the
respondents answered yes.
What is the single most effective way in Percentage

conserving electricity?
Bringing power bank. 10%
Switching off the lights, aircon and fan 78%
when leaving.
When in laboratory, turn off immediately 12%
the machines and equipment after use.
Total 100%
What is the single most effective way in conserving
electricity?
12% 10%
78%
Bringing power bank
Switching off the lights, aircon and fan when leaving.
The graph above presented the responses of the respondents in determining the
single most effective way in conserving electricity. Out of the three choices, switching
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off the lights, aircon and fan when leaving got the highest percentage in which it gained
78 % of the responses. It was followed by turning off the machines and equipment in
laboratory after use which gained 12 % of the total responses. Moreover, gaining the
lowest percentage is bringing power bank with a total of 10 %.
In what way does conserving electricity Percentage

affects the economy?
Conservation protects national energy 53%
security by reducing our dependence on
foreign sources of oil.
Reduced dependence on non-renewable 34%
sources of energy.
Lowering energy bills for consumers. 12%
Total 100%
In what way does conserving electricity affects the

economy?
12%
35% 53%
Conservation protects national energy security by reducing our dependence on

foreign sources of oil.
Reduced dependence on non-renewable sources of energy.
Lowering energy bills for consumers.
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way on how conserving energy affects the economy. The highest percentage gaining
a total of 53.1 % agreed that conservation protects national energy security by
reducing the dependence on foreign sources of oil. It was followed by reducing the
dependence on non-renewable sources of energy with a total of 34.7 % of the
responses. And lastly, lowering bills for consumers gained 12.2 %.
In what way does conserving energy Percentage

affects the environment?
Conserve limited natural resources. 67%
Save ecosystems and animals. 18%
Avoid climate change. 15%
Total 100%
In what way does conserving electricity affects the
environment?
15%
18%
67%
Conserve limited natural resources.

Save ecosystems and animals.
Avoid climate change.
way on how conserving energy affects the environment. The highest percentage
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gaining a total of 67.3 % agreed that conservation of energy affects the environment
in which it helps conserving the limited natural resources. It was followed by the idea
that conserving energy help save ecosystem and animals. And lastly, 12.2 % agreed
that conserving energy helps to avoid climate change.
Which of the following behaviors is the Percentage

single most effective behavior that you
could do to use less energy in your
university?
Turn off lights when not in use. 51%
Use energy efficient bulbs. 29%
Consume less. 20%
Total 100%
Which off the following behaviors is the single most

effective behavior that you could do to use less energy in
your university?
20%
51%
29%
Turn off lights when not in use.

Use energy efficient bulbs.
Consume less.
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single most effective behavior in using less energy in the university. The highest
percentage gaining a total of 51 % answered that turning off the lights when not in use
is the single most effective behavior using less energy. It was followed by the idea of
using energy efficient bulbs with a total of 28.6 %. Lastly, 20.4 % agreed that
consuming less is an effective behavior in using less energy in the university.
Questions A lot A fair Not very Not at all Total

amount much
How concerned are 37% 56% 7% 0% 100%
you about climate
change?
you about the
expected future
price rises in
energy?
How much thought 39% 53% 8% 0% 100%
do you give to
saving energy in
your university?
you about electricity
load shedding at
peak?
Are you worried 47% 39% 12% 2% 100%
about the increase
of electricity
demand in your
community?
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How concerned are you about climate change?
7%
37%
56%
A lot
A fair amount
Not very much
The graph above presented the responses of the respondents in a question “How
concerned are you about climate change?”. The highest percentage gaining a total of
56.3 % is concerned about climate change with a fair amount, while 37.5 % is a lot
concerned about it. Lastly, 6.2 % is not very much concerned about climate change.
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How concerned are you about the expected future price

rises in energy?
2%
51% 47%
A lot
A fair amount
Not very much
concerned are you about the expected future price rises in energy?”. The highest
percentage gaining a total of 51 % is concerned with a fair amount about the expected
future price rises in energy, while 46.9 % is a lot concerned about it. Lastly, 2.1 % is
not very much concerned.
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How much thought do you give to saving

energy in your university?
8%
39%
53%
A lot
A fair amount
Not very much
much thought do you give to save energy in your university?”. The highest percentage
gaining a total of 53.1 % answered with a fair amount in giving thought to save energy
in the university, while 38.8 % answered with a lot amount. Lastly, 8.2 % is not very
much inclined in giving thought in saving energy in the university.
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How concerned are you about electricity load shedding at

peak?
8%
36%
56%
A lot
A fair amount
Not very much
The graph above presented the responses of the respondents in a question on
how the respondents are concerned about electricity shedding at peak. The highest
percentage gaining a total of 56.3 % answered with a fair amount in concerning about
the electricity shedding at peak, while 37.5 % answered with a lot amount. Lastly, 6.2
% is not very concerned about electricity shedding at peak.
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Are you worried about the increase of electricity demand

in your community?
2%
12%
39% 47%
A lot
A fair amount
Not very much
The graph above presented the responses of the respondents in a question on
how the respondents are worried about the increase in electricity demand in the
community. The highest percentage gaining a total of 46.9 % answered with a lot
amount in worrying about the increase of electricity demand in the community, while
38.8 % answered with a fair amount. It was followed by 12.2 % indicating with a not
very much worried about the electricity demand in the community. And lastly, the
remaining 2.1 % is not worried at all.
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Summary of Findings
Conserving electricity is a one big help in order to preserve the natural resources
and the environment and thus the researchers focusses on the topic about conservation
of energy within the community of Batangas State University and research about the
condition, status and how do the community within this University practices the
conservation of electricity.
Through the research that was conducted out of 50 responses there are 60 %
female and 40 % male and was found out that all the respondents whether it is male or
female conserve electricity at the Batangas State University. The researchers also found
out that the single most effective way to conserve electricity at the University is when
students are in laboratory or classrooms, they switch off the lights, aircon and fans before
leaving their classrooms or laboratory. The researchers discover that conservation
protects national energy security by reducing our dependence on foreign sources of oil is
the most impact on our economy. Another thing is that by conserving electricity it also
conserves the limited natural resources which will be a great benefit for the next
generation that will live and use this limited natural resource that was been preserved.
The single most effective behavior that the respondents do which has the highest
percentage is they turn off lights when not in use.
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Looking generally to other effects of conserving the energy like climate change,
most of the respondents answers a fair amount on how much concerned they was on the
climate change that is happening around the world. The researches also notice that the
51% of the respondents answers a fair amount oh how concerned they are on the future
price rise in energy. As was found earlier that all the respondents are conserving
electricity, they answer a fair amount on how they thought about the saving energy at the
university. The researchers learned that it is fair amount on how the respondents are
concerned on the electricity shedding at peak. For the last discovery of the researchers
about conservation of electricity within the Batangas State University, the researchers
found out that not all the respondents are worried in the increase of electricity demand in
their community and 46.9 % said that there is a lot of worries in them and 38.8 % said
that a fair amount and 12 % said that they do not worry very much on the increase of
electricity demand in the community which is somehow a downfall for the help of
conserving electricity.
Conclusion
Electricity is something that we all live by whether we notice it or not, some of us
wouldn’t be able to survive without it because it is a must needed source to our everyday
lives. It is used to help save people, in education, hospitals, and cities. We live by this
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incredible creation that mother nature has given us, and we have been able to control it
with our very own hands throughout centuries. In addition, it is a very important natural
resources, people should always try to consume less for it is not free at all. Energy
conservation can only be achieved either by using energy more efficiently or by reducing
the amount of service used. Based on the gathered results, we therefore conclude that
the students of Batangas State University is well aware on their consumption of electricity
inside the vicinity. Students are also aware on what should be done to lessen their
consumption. Thus, the students care for the environment because energy is essential in
our life and they are thinking ahead on what would eventually help in protecting our
environment.
Recommendation
Doing the study, the researcher come up with the recommendations for those who
will benefit in the study.
1. Because the findings were decided in the survey conducted at the Batangas State
University Alangilan Campus students, it is important to remind students of the
significance of conserving energy not only on campus but in our daily lives. It not only
does it cuts electricity bills, it also protects national assets, maintains natural resources,
lowers climate change, and also saves the biodiversity. The researchers therefore
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recommend that students should always practice energy conservation inside and outside
the campus. If ever there are students who are don’t usually had any practices in energy
conserving, professors, instructors and staffs must teach their students. The school must
also perform regular energy saving practices for the students, instructors, professors and
staffs.
2. The researchers also observed that rooms that has air conditions are not the ‘energy
conserving’ or energy efficient appliances that uses less energy. Instead of using the
conventional and outdated air conditioning unit and equipment which suck up a lot of
energy from the atmosphere, the researchers recommend switching on the use of energy-
saving and energy-efficient devices to reduce energy consumption. Where it not only
takes up less energy, but it has been observed that even for years of use it has a longer
life span when properly handled.
3. Students must have prior knowledge of the tips for energy conservation and when there
is a plan of energy conservation, they must collaborate on the simulation. Energy saving
appliances or Energy efficient appliances must be handled and taken care properly by
the students because they mostly are the ones who uses rooms and the said appliances.
4. Campus instructors and professors have the biggest responsibility to disseminate
information and understanding to students about the value of energy conservation and
energy conservation tips. They need to acquire basic or different knowledge about energy
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conservation in order to be the students ' guide not only to make these practices
mandatory, but also to make it a habit for the students to share these knowledges with
their fellow students.
5. For the future researchers that would like to tackle the electricity or energy conserving
practices for students. They must include the value of energy conservation in their study,
the effects that energy conservation has on people in the community and on the
ecosystem.
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APPENDICE A
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“ASSESSMENT ON THE ELECTRICITY CONSERVATION PRACTICES OF

STUDENTS IN BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY ALANGILAN CAMPUS”
I. Demographic Profile
Name (Optional): ____________________________
Gender: Female Male
Course: _________________________________
II. Direction: Put a check on the appropriate response box.
1. Do you conserve electricity in your university?
Yes No
2. What is the single most effective way in conserving electricity?
Bringing power bank.
Switching off the lights, aircon and fan when leaving.
When in laboratory, turn off immediately the machines and equipment after use.
3. In what way does conserving electricity affects the economy? Careful not ways but way.
Conservation protects national energy security by reducing our dependence on foreign
sources of oil.
Reduced dependence on non-renewable sources of energy
Lowering energy bills for consumers.
4. In what way does conserving energy affects the environment? Careful not ways but way.
Conserve limited natural resources Avoid Climate Change
Save ecosystems and animals
5. Which of the following behaviors is the single most effective behavior that you
could do to use less energy in your university? (Please check one behavior)
Turn off lights when not in use
Use energy-efficient bulbs
Consume less
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III. Direction: Put a check mark (/) on your corresponding answer.
QUESTIONS A LOT A FAIR NOT VERY NOT AT ALL

AMOUNT MUCH
How concerned
are you about
climate change?
How concerned
are you about the
expected future
price rises in
energy?
How much
thought do you
give to saving
energy in your
university?
How concerned
are you about
electricity load
shedding at
peak?
Are you worried
about the
increase of
electricity
demand in your
community?
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APPENDICE B
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CHERISH ALLAINE ALMERO

Rosario, Batangas
0909-304-7872
almeroallaine@gmail.com
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Age : 19
Date of Birth : November 22, 1999
Gender : Female
Civil Status : Single
Height : 5’4”
Weight : 60 kg.
Nationality : Filipino
Religion : Bornagain Christian
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Tertiary : Batangas State University

Alangilan Batangas City
2018 - present
Senior High School : Batangas Eastern Colleges
San Juan, Batangas
Academic Track - STEM
2016 – 2018
(With Honors)
Junior High School : Batangas Eastern Colleges
San Juan, Batangas
2012 - 2016
Primary : Puttingkahoy Elementary School
Rosario, Batangas
2006 - 2012
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SAM G. ARAÑO
Alitagtag, Batangas
0947-848-3056
sam_arano590@yahoo.com
Age : 19
Date of Birth : May 09, 2000
Gender : Male
Height : 5’6”
Weight : 59 kg.
Religion : Roman Catholic

2018 – present
Senior High School : St. Bridget College Alitagtag

Alitagtag, Batangas
2016 – 2018
Junior High School : St. Bridget College Alitagtag

Alitagtag, Batangas
2012 – 2016
Primary : Angels of Wisdom School

Alitagtag, Batangas
2006 - 2012
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MARC JOHN A BACAY

Bauan, Batangas
0966-752-3003
emjaybacay@gmail.com
Age : 19
Date of Birth : December 13, 1999
Gender : Male
Height : 5’6”
Weight : 52 kg.

2018 - present
Senior High School : St. Bridget College Alitagtag
Alitagtag, Batangas
2016 – 2018
(With Honors)
Junior High School : St. Bridget College Alitagtag
Alitagtag, Batangas
2012 – 2016
(With Honors)
Primary : CENTEX Batangas
Bauan, Batangas
2006 - 2012
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PRINCESS LHEAKYRIE R. CASILAO

Inicbulan, Bauan, Batangas
0905-065-4963
cesslheakyrie@yahoo.com
Age : 19
Date of Birth : August 30, 2000
Gender : Female
Height : 152 cm
Weight : 43 kg

2018 – present
Senior High School : Bauan Technical High School

Bauan, Batangas
2016 – 2018
Junior High School : Bauan Technical High School

Bauan, Batangas
2012 – 2016
Primary : Inicbulan Elementary School

Bauan, Batangas
2006 - 2012
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BHERNARD M. DE CASTRO
Sampiro, San Juan, Batangas
0939-427-6251
bhernarddecastro@gmail.com
Age : 19
Date of Birth : November 25, 1999
Gender : Male
Height : 5’10”
Weight : 54 kg.

2018 – present
Senior High School : Buhaynasapa National High School

San Juan, Batangas
2016 – 2018
(With Honors)
Junior High School : Sampiro National High School

Sampiro, San Juan, Batangas
2012 – 2016
Primary : Sapangan Elementary School Annex

Sapangan, San Juan, Batangas
2006 - 2012
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Gerlie A. Esguerra
Libjo, Batangas City
0908-406-1025
Esguerragerlieabe@gmail.com
Age : 20
Date of Birth : September 23, 1999
Gender : Female
Height : 5’4”
Weight : 60 kg.

2018 - present
Senior High School : STI Academic Center Batangas
Kumintang Ilaya, Batangas City
2016 – 2018
Junior High School : Batangas National High School
Rizal Ave., Batangas City
2012 - 2016
Primary : Libjo Elementary School
Libjo, Batangas City
2006 - 2012
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JOHN MARI E. HERNANDEZ

Poblacion, San Antonio Quezon
0948-084-6811
hernandezjohnmari@yahoo.com
Age : 19
Date of Birth : March 15, 2000
Gender : Male
Height : 5’11”
Weight : 83 kg.

2018 – present
Senior High School : Saint John Parochial School

Tiaong, Quezon
2016 – 2018
Junior High School : Saint John Parochial School

Tiaong, Quezon
2012 – 2016
Primary : San Antonio Central School

Brgy. Sampaguita, San Antonio Quezon
2006 - 2012
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Republic of the Philippines

BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY

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ASSESSMENT ON THE ELECTRICITY CONSERVATION PRACTICES OF

A Case study Presented to the

Batangas State University

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements

Almero, Cherish Allaine A.

Bacay, Marc John A.

Casilao, Princess Lheakyrie R.

Hernandez, John Mari E.

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this study would not have been possible.

time for checking.

this study would not be possible.

To Batangas State University Alangailan Campus, for giving the great

part of the study.

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waste in institutions. The survey was conducted through questionnaire administration.

loads. In particular, a substantial number of students are willing to support efforts to

reduce waste of energy.

Keywords: Energy consumption, Energy conservation

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Electricity conservation refers to efforts made to decrease electricity consumption.

Electricity conservation can be completed through improved environment friendly energy

use, in conjunction with lowered electrical energy consumption and/or reduced

consumption from conventional power sources. Electric Energy is of a good deal

inefficient use of electric powered power has dire financial consequences.

Energy conservation can result in accelerated economic capital, environmental

that technological enhancements make bigger strength efficiency, as a substitute than

effectivity makes the use of energy extraordinarily cheaper, consequently encouraging

multiplied use. Secondly, extended electricity efficiency leads to extended monetary

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improved gasoline effectivity is worthless, multiplied gas effectivity enables greater

manufacturing and a higher first-rate of life.

Efficient strength use, occasionally absolutely referred to as electricity efficiency,

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instances require drilling or mining of the environment to be made available. These

extraction procedures come with many dangers of environmental contamination from

in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010.

Environmental Protection Agency.

electricity. Unfortunately, burning the coal--like burning fuel in a vehicles--creates

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decreasing greenhouse emissions and positively affecting the environment.

way of imparting time together.

Background of the Study

Energy conservation plays a significant role of lessening climate change. It helps

to substitute renewable energy for non-renewable resources. Energy conservation is

consumption is more environmentally friendly. As we all realize, carbon dioxide acts as a

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pounds of air pollutants.

consumers choose to conserve energy. In order to maximize gain, industrial and

commercial consumers should increase energy efficiency. Standard economic theory

suggests that improvements in technology increase energy production instead of

Secondly, Increased energy production leads to increased economic growth, leading to

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increased attention. Energy efficiency is heavily featured in public papers as policymakers

emissions. Energy efficiency is not a problem that is only addressed in individual

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In Article 2 (5) of Directive 2012/27/EU5, energy savings is specified within the EU

as follows: energy savings implies a quantity of saved energy calculated by calculating