There is an urgent need to develop a sustainable path for energy development. The two broad measures to do it are:
i. Increased use of Renewable energy. Conventional sources of energy are exhaustible and harmful to the environment. The rising prices and limited supply make them an unreliable source of energy in the long run. Therefore, countries should shift to renewable energy resources like solar and wind energy.
ii. Promotion of energy conservation: The economic development of any country is dependent on the availability of energy resources. All sectors including agriculture, transport, industry, etc. require energy. Much of our sources of energy are conventional which have limited supply. So energy resources must be used judiciously. As concerned citizens, we can take the following steps:
a. Switching off electronic devices when not in use prevents unnecessary wastage of energy.
b. Taking public transport and engaging in activities like carpooling.
c. Using non-conventional sources of energy like installing a solar panel.