Formation of a Culture of Frugal Energy Consumption in the Context of Social Security, pp. 60-87

The article focuses on the philosophical aspects of the study of energy efficiency culture in the context of social security. Issues related to the culture of energysaving consumption of energy resources are raised in the context of energy ethics as a subset of applied ethics, which is a branch of the philosophy of science. The study explores elements of social security and their importance in modern conditions, considering their relationship and dependence on the level of consumption of energy resources among the population. The relevance of the problem is substantiated with an analysis of the economic and social factors of energy consumption, in particular prices, which affect the level of social security and that of energy consumption. The conducted analysis is complemented by empirical research, involving 997 respondents from Ukraine, who today are found in different parts of the world. A philosophical reflection on the formation of frugal energy consumption behaviour emphasises that personal ethics, knowledge, and societal structures must be aligned to foster responsible energy use. The results highlight the need for both internal (personal development and awareness) and external factors (technical infrastructure and information support) in shaping the culture of energy-saving behaviour. The article highlights the main components of the behaviour culture that should be considered in relation to energy consumption—namely, values, norms, and responsibility. A survey of respondents involved in activities related to the energy sector was carried out and factors influencing the formation of a culture of behaviour regarding energy consumption were determined, including knowledge and experience, readiness for changes, and interest in using innovative energysaving technologies.