The analysis presented in this paper evaluates the impact of stay-home order on the energy consumption of Saudi residential building stock. The analysis combines monitored data obtained for a sample of housing units as well as the results Residential Energy Model (REEM). In particular, the analysis approach is used to estimate the energy impact of the 2020 stay home order that was imposed due to COVID-19 in most of Saudi Arabia regions between 15 March and June 15, 2020.

Research Lead
Mohammad is a research lead in KAPSARC’s Climate & Sustainability program. His research focuses on energy efficiency and energy demand…
Expertise
- Energy Efficiency in Buildings; Energy Demand; Energy Modeling
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The Rebound Effect in Residential Energy Demand: The Case of Saudi Arabia
The analysis presented in this paper evaluates the impact of stay-home order on the energy…
8th May 2023Peak Demand-based Optimization Approach for Building Retrofits: Case Study of Saudi Residential Buildings
The analysis presented in this paper evaluates the impact of stay-home order on the energy…
11th December 2022