Abstract:
Energy plays a great role in the livelihood of people. Nowadays the energy consumption idea is getting highlighted since using renewable sources of energy is the new urbanization. Urban households in Ethiopia are said to be using modern energy sources. From all the sectors in which energy is consumed the main one is for domestic activities like cooking, lighting, making food and coffee. The study aims to identify the types of energy sources used by households, examine the factors influencing energy choices and evaluate the level of energy efficiency and sustainability. By understanding these consumption patterns, the study seeks to provide insights that can inform local energy planning. The main objective of this study was to assess the pattern of energy consumption in Bole Sub-city Woreda 13. The data was taken from 250 selected households using random sampling with a questionnaires. The sample size was determined using the Yemane Formula then the Households were selected. To analyze the data, percentage techniques were employed and Multivariate regression was conducted using SPSS software. Different types of energy sources are used in the study area for domestic purposes in the households. The results show that electricity is the primary domestic energy source but there is still consumption of other traditional sources like firewood and charcoal. The study also revealed that the energy choice of a household is influenced by factors like income, household size, and accessibility of the source of energy and also the findings revealed that although the majority of households use electricity mainly for lighting, a substantial number still rely on traditional biomass fuels, specially charcoal and firewood for cooking and heating. The continued use of traditional fuels in Woreda 13 demonstrates energy poverty amidst urban development and highlights unequal access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy within cities. Therefore modern energy sources like electricity, Solar and liquefied petroleum gas should be easily accessible and affordable, the modern energy appliances must be subsidized, the inequality of energy access must be addressed, a policy reform inclusive of energy planning must encouraged and stakeholders must be mobilized for effective implementation
