Utilisation of sustainable green energy in young generation

Universitas Pasundan, Department of Environmental Engineering, Jl. Dr. Setiabudhi 193 Bandung 40153, Indonesia

^* Corresponding author: astrihasbiah@unpas.ac.id

Abstract

Indonesia has many green energy potencies to replace the fossil-based conventional energy. However, the use of this conventional energy is still in dominant. It is understandable that older generations are difficult to change their habits in using green energy for various reasons. Whereas the younger generation are expected to starts using environmentally friendly energy, in the form of new and renewable energy. This study aims to determine the tendency of young people to use renewable energy. 60 respondents were selected from department of environmental engineering students, Pasundan University in Bandung, Indonesia. The respondents range from first to fourth year students. Assumption used in respondents selection was student with environmental engineering educational background will have knowledge on renewable energy. This research conducted through questionnaires. The results show that only 10% of the respondents have used the renewable energy, i.e. solar energy. Whereas 90% of respondents do not use renewable energy due to lack of knowledge on how to start using it. Nevertheless, 97% of respondents consider that using green energy is a proud thing. From a variety of green energy alternatives, 50% of the students consider solid waste as the most potential source of renewable energy in Indonesia.