Economic Growth, Climate Change and Clean Energy in a Post- COVID Era

Authors

  • Romanus Osabohien Institute of Energy Policy and Research, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Kajang, Malaysia; & DEPECOS Institutions and Development Research Centre, Ota, Nigeria
  • Amar Hisham Jaaffar Institute of Energy Policy and Research, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Kajang, Malaysia
  • Doddy Setiawan Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia
  • Amechi E. Igharo DEPECOS Institutions and Development Research Centre, Ota, Nigeria; & Department of Economics, British Canadian University, Obodu, Nigeria; & Department of Economics, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.17169

Keywords:

Carbon Footprints, Climate Change, Clean Energy, Electric Vehicles, Sustainable Development Goals

Abstract

This study analyzes how clean technology, including electric vehicles, clean cooking and lighting fuels, renewable energy, and renewable electricity generation, might assist to reduce climate change and promote sustainable development. These goals include improving health and well-being (SDG-3), ensuring clean water and sanitation (SDG-6), promoting industry, innovation, and infrastructure (SDG-9), combating climate change (SDG-13), developing sustainable cities and communities (SDG-11), protecting life below water (SDG-14), and preserving life on land (SDG-15). The study employed data from the World Development Indicators (WDI) and the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM). According to the research, the deployment of clean energy technology has the ability to drastically lessen the impact of climate change, ensuring the long-term survival of the environment and ecosystems on a worldwide scale. The move from gasoline-powered vehicles to electric vehicles propelled by renewable energy sources has the potential to considerably cut carbon emissions related with transportation. Furthermore, installing energy-efficient appliances and lighting can efficiently minimize energy consumption and the carbon footprint connected with home power usage.

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Published

2025-02-25

How to Cite

Osabohien, R., Jaaffar, A. H., Setiawan, D., & Igharo, A. E. (2025). Economic Growth, Climate Change and Clean Energy in a Post- COVID Era. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 15(2), 680–691. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.17169

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2 (2025)

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