Achieving the modern energy access target allows enhancement of socio- economic development

Achieving the modern energy access target allows enhancement of socio- economic development

Providing universal energy access should have the utmost priority for the City of Cauayan to enhance socio-economic development and reduce social inequalities. NEXSTEP proposes the use of decentralised renewable energy systems as a cost-effective and quick solution to closing the access gap. However, continuous improvement in the technologies given should be sustained in order to meet the growing need for better electricity provision.

Equally important is access to clean cooking fuels and technologies, yet it generally lacks attention from the policymakers. In turn, the inaction in closing the gap has led to substantial premature deaths due to household air pollution caused by unclean cooking practices. NEXSTEP proposes that initiatives should be launched by providing electric cooking stoves as a long-term clean technology substitute. LPG stoves are a strong contender; however, electric cooking stoves, particularly the efficient induction-type, are more cost-effective and cleaner in terms of household indoor air pollution. In addition, the use of electric cooking stoves paves the way towards net zero emissions when the electricity supply is decarbonized. LPG stoves may, however, be promoted to households that lack sufficient power supply capacity, i.e., households utilizing decentralised renewable energy systems.