ENERGY EFFICIENCY WILL PLAY A CRITICAL ROLE IN DEMAND MANAGEMENT (COOL AND SOLAR)
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To cut greenhouse gas emissions and tackle the climate crisis, we need to rapidly change how we produce and consume energy. Using energy more efficiently and sourcing energy through renewables (rather than fossil fuels) can play a massive role in reducing global emissions.
thereby exacerbating the sector’s impact on the climate. The people of Myanmar show a strong preference for air conditioning in major cities. Whether going to a shopping mall or a small grocery shop, air conditioning is perceived as representative of a certain standard of living.
But as the world warms, cooling services will also be needed more and more. And with that, the demand for energyintensive technologies such as air conditioners will grow,
Rooftop solar energy is a versatile solution for buildings and cities, and is probably the sustainable local energy source with the largest global potential. In cities with a warm
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