Energy emission offset from road transport: A societal benefit perspective

Abstract

This study examines the societal effect of willingness to pay for energy emissions offset by road travellers in the northeastern region of Nigeria. A survey method was employed to collect first-hand information from 601 road travelers and analyzed using an open-ended contingent valuation method. The findings revealed that about 66% of road travellers’ consent to pay for energy emissions offset from road transport, but at relatively low price. Equally, about 43% have a basic knowledge of energy offset, and about 83% of road travellers have less experience in an emissions offset program. The findings further revealed that the average open-ended willingness to pay for energy emissions stands at $0.15 for a trip. Thus, the societal impact of these findings was analyzed and recommendations on the need for increased awareness on emission offset and a clean environment for inclusive development were made.