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The aim is to investigate factors influencing residential energy consumption in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province.

October 6, 2014Journal of Sustainable Development of Energy Water and Environment SystemsOpen Access

Trends in Residential Energy Consumption in Saudi Arabia with Particular Reference to the Eastern Province

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FAFarajallah AlrashedGlasgow Caledonian University MAMohammad AsifShahjalal University of Science and Technology

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Analysis reveals critical factors affecting energy use in residential buildings in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, indicating significant energy savings potential.

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The aim is to investigate factors influencing residential energy consumption in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province.
Analyzed actual monthly electricity consumption data for 115 dwellings in Dhahran from 2012.
Examined various dwelling types, including apartments, villas, and traditional houses.
Evaluated key factors such as weather conditions and energy-saving technologies.
Annual average electricity consumption was 176.5 kWh/m2, exceeding international energy-efficiency benchmarks.
Use of mini-split A/C systems, thermal insulation, and double-glazed windows can reduce electricity consumption by over 30%.

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Alrashed et al. (2014) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5dcff005d8882f8537a18f https://doi.org/10.13044/j.sdewes.2014.02.0030

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Analysis reveals critical factors affecting energy use in residential buildings in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province, indicating significant energy savings potential.

Trends in Residential Energy Consumption in Saudi Arabia with Particular Reference to the Eastern Province

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Trends in Residential Energy Consumption in Saudi Arabia with Particular Reference to the Eastern Province

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