The Impact of Energy Use on Poor Urban Livelihoods in ... - DfID

1. Preparation time
• lighting. How?
• waiting time for required level <strong>of</strong> heat for
task
2. Adding extra fuel
• how <strong>of</strong>ten?
• time taken
APPENDIX E8
Kaloleni - Amount <strong>of</strong> time spent on cooking (old) beans using charcoal
A Study <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Impact</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Energy</strong> on Poor Urban Livelihoods in Arusha, Tanzania
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5 mins using kerosene Collect, fill and light. 10 mins. g? 5 mins using pieces <strong>of</strong> cardboard (boxes)
& matches
10-15 mins depending on kind <strong>of</strong>
charcoal and wind
2x at least after 40 mins approx. 1
minute each time
Depends on weather and type <strong>of</strong> charcoal.
Average 30 minutes to heat
20 mins to reach required heat
1x only 2x after 45 mins. 1 min. each time to add.
3. Cooking time until boiled/ tender 1 hour 45 mins. Between 30-45 mins. Average 1hour 30 minutes
4. Type <strong>of</strong> stove used? Cost?
• 3 stones
• ordinary stove 95
5. Where do you cook?
inside house
• outside house in separate covered kitchen
• what are difficulties in wet season?
• outside, no shelter
what do you do in wet season?
6. Time take in disposal <strong>of</strong> residue/ ash
• waiting for cold
• disposal
7. How is residue/ash disposed <strong>of</strong>?
8. Effects <strong>of</strong> fumes, if any
N/A
N/A
TSh 6,000 TSh 6,000 TSh 4,000
No
Yes
Charcoal more expensive
Yes
N/A
N/A
N/A N/A
Overnight
Overnight
N/A
Sometimes (see below)
N/A
N/A
Yes. Cook in room when rainy season.
Overnight
1x every 2 days 1x every 3 days Every day
When ash has accumulated put in
dust bin
<strong>Use</strong> for cleaning utensils
95 Different costs are associated with size and materials used to make stove
Put in dust bin every 3 days
Every morning before starting cooking put
in dust bin
<strong>Use</strong> to clean toilet bowl, etc.
With long use, fumes are dangerous None Due to long use, there are some chest
problems
Development Planning Unit, UCL London
Dr. Sheilah Meikle and Patrice North