Research on Factors Influencing Energy-Saving Behavior in Industrial Enterprises - A Case Study in Industrial Enterprises in the North of Vietnam

International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

© 2025 by SSRG - IJEEE Journal

Volume 12 Issue 4

Year of Publication : 2025

Authors : Tang Cam Nhung, Ngo Tuan Kiet, Nguyen Thanh Tung, Do Anh Tuan

10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V12I4P105

How to Cite?

Tang Cam Nhung, Ngo Tuan Kiet, Nguyen Thanh Tung, Do Anh Tuan, "Research on Factors Influencing Energy-Saving Behavior in Industrial Enterprises - A Case Study in Industrial Enterprises in the North of Vietnam," SSRG International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, vol. 12,  no. 4, pp. 72-90, 2025. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V12I4P105

Abstract:

Global energy crises have been leading to serious consequences for world economic growth and competitiveness among countries. The economical and efficient use of energy has become an irreversible trend in the world and Vietnam in particular. Energy saving not only helps reduce production costs improve profits and competitiveness of businesses, but also contributes to reducing pressure on the national energy system. This study synthesizes the results of 686 responses on energy saving behavior from 49 enterprises in various industries in Vietnam; 49 were answered by company leaders, middle managers answered 146, and 491 were answered by employees conducting the survey. The study uses the exploratory factor analysis method and SEM linear regression equation analysis. Smart-PLS and SPSS software are used to perform the analysis. To determine the factors influencing energy usage behavior in industrial enterprises, the author proposed the research model based on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) combined with Institutional Theory. 13 influencing factors have been considered in the following direction: 1) a group of factors related to promoting the construction of an energy-saving culture in enterprises; 2) a group of factors related to institutions and regulations to promote energy saving in enterprises; 3) a group of influencing factors coming from outside the business. The analysis results show that subjective benchmark factors, behavioral control and energy-saving attitude are significant positive predictive factors for energy-saving intention). Organizational interventions positively impact subjective standards, behavior control, and attitudes. In particular, the financial factor plays an important role, not only directly affecting energy-saving behavior but also significantly affecting the management factor (TMP). However, cultural factors, TMP, and cooperation did not show a significant influence on energy-saving behavior. We propose energy saving measures at different levels to promote energy-saving implementation in Vietnamese industrial enterprises based on the research results.

Keywords:

Enterprise energy saving behavior, Energy-saving, Industrial energy efficiency.

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