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Energy Efficient Buildings in Nigeria: Managerial and Policy Assessment

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This study explores managerial requirements for optimizing energy-efficient buildings (EEBs) in Nigeria, focusing on policy effectiveness, awareness, and adoption barriers. Quantitative research approach was adopted through online questionnaires, which yielded 154 responses which were analyzed with descriptive analysis. The respondents are industrial professionals like architects, building technologists, engineers, estate surveyors, consultants, construction Managers. Our findings indicate that while new and updated policies demonstrate continuous improvement in the energy efficiency sector, implementation varies across different climatic zones. Key barriers to EEB adoption include limited access to financing, sustainability promotion, and occupant well-being concerns. Conversely, impactful awareness, research and development, and public-private partnerships are identified as crucial promoters of EEBs. This study provides insights into the Nigerian energy efficiency sector, highlighting areas for policy refinement and strategic intervention. The research contributes to developing effective managerial strategies for promoting EEBs in Nigeria and similar contexts.

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2025-05-24
According to the International Energy Agency, buildings will account for some 41 percent of global energy savings potential by 2035, compared with the industrial sector (24 percent) and the transport sector (21 percent). In Nigeria, Energy consumed by residential buildings accounts for more than 50% of the total energy consumed in the country (Energy Commission of Nigeria, 2014). Energy is used for space heating, cooling, ventilating, lighting, cooking, water heating, refrigerating, and operating electric and mechanical devices in our buildings. Because of their high energy consumption, residential, public, and commercial buildings also offer unparalleled opportunities for energy savings and thus the need for energy efficiency in buildings (Energy Technology Perspective, EIA, 2017).

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