Knowledge-Driven Sustainability: Leveraging Technology for Resource Management in Household Operations

Abstract

Conserving energy is a worldwide dilemma for nations as well as individual households. Data indicates that European nations face a significant issue in this regard. Energy conservation is a global issue that both nations and individual households must address. Statistics reveal that European nations face a significant issue in this regard. The literature study revealed that several studies primarily focus on energy conservation, whereas there is a dearth of research examining social consciousness and user proficiency. A report outlines the study findings, aiming to ascertain the level of awareness across various generations about the resources, information, and expertise required for energy management. The objective of the paper was to examine the use of the Internet of Things as a technological instrument for residential energy management in Poland, Portugal, and Italy. We administered an online survey to a total of 18,683 customers from February 2022 to February 2023. The survey used a kind of sampling known as convenience sampling. The research used a survey that included 26 inquiries about customers' awareness and behaviour in the field of energy conservation. Research indicates that the elderly population struggles with vocabulary and often lacks comprehension of instruments. This suggests that they are unable to effectively control the energy use in their households, resulting in inefficient measures. Additionally, future research endeavours were established to explore knowledge acquisition, solution utilisation, and proficient utilisation of technologies for conserving and controlling energy within residential settings.