ENERGY SAVING IN SMART HOMES AS A FACTOR IN ENSURING THE HEALTH OF THE ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY AND HUMANS IN THE CONCEPT OF A GREEN ECONOMY

Abstract

Relevance of the topic. In the context of the existence of many tasks of state development, it is advisable to use an integrated approach to determining the ways to solve them. The health of the environment, society and humans are largely determined by adherence to the provisions of the green economy and are inextricably linked with ensuring decent living conditions that do not contradict these provisions. Accordingly, the need for a multidisciplinary approach to the adoption and implementation of the above-mentioned tasks, taking into account the priorities in development strategies, can be called relevant. Objective. Defining approaches to energy saving in smart homes based on the health of the environment, society, and each individual. Methodology. The methods of comparative data analysis, sociological surveys, empirical generalization, and expert assessments were used. Results and conclusions. A resident of a smart home is considered as a key element in the effectiveness of applying solutions. In this regard, the differences between potential and actual residents of smart homes are taken into account, taking into account their financial security, digital literacy, and focus on passive and active energy saving. A conclusion is made about the priority of housing comfort over its environmental friendliness for most users of smart homes. Taking into account the results of the study, in the concept of green economy, energy saving is proposed to be considered in a variable manner from the standpoint of the basic value - the health of the environment, the population, and each person. The first option of energy saving is based on restoring health at the noted levels. The second option applies to entities wishing to maintain the existing level of well-being and preserve existing resources. The third option is considered the most preferable due to its systematic nature and potential: it is a focus on the health of future generations through careful treatment of the environment and resources not by obligation, but by essence.