Open AccessEvaluating Energy Demand and Energy Efficiency Programs in Saudi Residential Buildings
Author(s) -
Mohammad Aldubyan,
Moncef Krarti,
Eric Williams
Publication year - 2021
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.30573/ks--2020-mp05
Subject(s) - stock (firearms) , energy demand , efficient energy use , architectural engineering , civil engineering , environmental economics , engineering , economics , mechanical engineering , electrical engineering
This paper describes the development of the Residential Energy Model (REEM) for Saudi Arabia using an engineering bottom-up approach. The model can assess energy demand for the current residential building stock and the impact of energy efficiency and demand-side management programs. It accounts for the makeup and features of the Kingdom’s existing housing stock using 54 prototypes of residential buildings defined by three building types, three vintages, and six locations representing different climatic zones.