Page Kyle is an Earth Scientist at the Joint Global Change Research Institute, where he has been a developer for the Global Change Analysis Model since 2006. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles on a variety of topics including energy supply and demand, agriculture, land use, water, the atmosphere, climate change, and the interactions therein. He received a B.A. from Dartmouth College, and a M.S. from Utah State University.
Achieving Net-Zero GHG Emissions of Saudi Arabia by 2060: The Transformation of the Building Sector
In this paper, an economy-wide, net-zero pathway that enables Saudi Arabia to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2060 is investigated, with a specific focus on the critical role played by the building sector. An exploration is undertaken of the significance of energy efficiency measures, the circular carbon economy framework and the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center’s instrumental contributions in reducing energy demand and GHG emissions within the building sector. An integrated assessment modeling approach is used in this study to provide a comprehensive view of the long-term impacts of these measures. The findings underscore that by 2060, economic growth and population increase will necessitate the doubling of floor space in Saudi Arabia. Continuing the air conditioning labeling program could yield annual savings of up to 80 TWh.
25th March 2024