Upward Energy Knowledge

As the data shows, residents are knowledgeable about their energy. For example, regarding water use, residents are familiar with the price of water and know the approximate

amount of water they can use in their homes in a month, which can change during the lowand high-tourist seasons and the number of visitors. Regarding electricity consumption, most residents were aware of the price of electricity (RMB 0.56/kWh). Households in the tourist business are also aware that their monthly electricity consumption varies depending on the number of guests. For example, they are clear about the cost of electricity in their homes during the low and high seasons, which is nearly 2000–3000 RMB in the high season and 500 RMB in the low season. Residents are aware of the appliances that consume a large amount of electricity in their homes, such as refrigerators, air conditioners, water heaters, and other appliances that operate continuously (in addition to lighting and cooking). With regards to the use of fire, due to the safety hazards in wooden houses, residents are aware of the dangers that a fire can bring to the village. Each household has someone who knows how to use fire extinguishers, and all households are very careful about the use of fire. Furthermore, 19 out of 26 respondents are aware that the local electricity is generated from hydropower and have a better understanding of the various new energy sources, such as air heating, environmental oil, and other energy-saving products. They are also aware that energy consumption and pollution can affect the natural environment, and they even understand new energy sources that are not suitable for the area. They also mentioned that because of the large number of tourists arriving, if they all drove into the scenic spot, the carrying capacity would exceed the limit, and there would be too many exhaust emissions, which would have a negative impact on the environment.
