The analysis presented in this paper evaluates the impact of the COVID-19 stay-home order (or lockdown) on electricity consumption among Saudi residential building stock. Our analysis is based on an assessment of monitored data obtained for a sample of housing units as well as the results from a residential energy model (REEM). Specifically, we estimate the impact of the stay-home order imposed due to COVID-19 in most Saudi regions between March 15 and June 15, 2020, on residential electricity consumption.

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 the COVID-19 stay-home order (or…
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 the COVID-19 stay-home order (or…
11th December 2022