"Evaluation of Energy Audit Practices and Their Role in Reducing Emissions in Thermal Power Plants"

Abstract

Energy management is now considered a crucial aspect in the running of thermal power plants that even consume a lot of energy as well as have severe effects on the environment. The purpose of the study is to determine and discuss the major factors to be considered that affect energy management behavior within these plants. This research belongs to a sequential explanatory mixed method as it combines an extensive review of the existing literature with qualitative collection of empirical data that takes place within the examined thermal power plants. Some of the determinants that have been identified in the literature survey include employee training and awareness, existence of well-placed energy policies, using new technologies, equipment maintenance, and constant monitoring and evaluation processes. These determinants were further put to empirical test with the help of primary data which was attained through structured questionnaires that were issued to 50 employees who were located in five different thermal power plants within India.