Determinants of energy savings program in an organization
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2012-06
Authors
Chiew Ling, Oh
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Climate change and environmental issues constitute concern for governments, societies
as well as the business organizations. Energy Savings emerged that extends
environmentally responsibility of organization throughout maintaining their economic
performance and social benefits. This study investigates the existence of Energy Savings
Initiatives in Penang State, including the Bayan Lepas and Prai Industrial area, the
antecedents that motivate finns to adopt these initiatives, and the outcome of the adoption.
To attain its objectives, this study utilized quantitative approach by distributing survey
questionnaire to the manufacturing companies within Bayan Lepas and Prai Industrial
area in Penang state. A total of 113 usable responses were received. This study revealed a
focus of Energy Savings Initiatives, five categories of antecedents (Financial,
Environment, Legal, Social, and Organization), and outcome, the benefits of Energy
Savings. The results ofthe survey indicate that the Social and Organizational factors have
positive effect on the initiative adoption. And the study also shows that there are
correlation of Energy Savings Initiatives with the Outcomes.
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Energy savings program