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| Title | Electricity savings potentials in the residential sector of Bahrain |
| Creator/Author | Akbari, H. [Lawrence Berkeley National Lab., CA (United States)] ; Morsy, M.G. ; Al-Baharna, N.S. [Univ. of Bahrain, Manama (Bahrain)] |
| Publication Date | 1996 Aug 01 |
| OSTI Identifier | OSTI ID: 420365; Legacy ID: DE97001248 |
| Report Number(s) | LBL--38677; CONF-9608106--6 |
| DOE Contract Number | AC03-76SF00098 |
| Other Number(s) | Other: ON: DE97001248; TRN: TRN: 97:000816 |
| Resource Type | Conference |
| Resource Relation | Conference: 1996 American Council for an Energy-Efficieny Economy (ACEEE) summer study on energy efficiency in buildings, Pacific Grove, CA (United States), 25-31 Aug 1996; Other Information: PBD: Aug 1996 |
| Research Org | Lawrence Berkeley Lab., CA (United States) |
| Sponsoring Org | United States Information Agency, Washington, DC (United States) |
| Subject | 32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION ;29 ENERGY PLANNING AND POLICY; ENERGY EFFICIENCY; COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS; RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS; BAHRAIN; AIR CONDITIONERS; THERMAL INSULATION; REFRIGERATORS; FREEZERS; WATER HEATERS; CLOTHES WASHERS; FLUORESCENT LAMPS |
| Description/Abstract | Electricity is the major fuel (over 99%) used in the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors in Bahrain. In 1992, the total annual electricity consumption in Bahrain was 3.45 terawatt-hours (TWh), of which 1.95 TWh (56%) was used in the residential sector, 0.89 TWh (26%) in the commercial sector, and 0.59 TWh (17%) in the industrial sector. Agricultural energy consumption was 0.02 TWh (less than 1%) of the total energy use. In Bahrain, most residences are air conditioned with window units. The air-conditioning electricity use is at least 50% of total annual residential use. The contribution of residential AC to the peak power consumption is even more significant, approaching 80% of residential peak power demand. Air-conditioning electricity use in the commercial sector is also significant, about 45% of the annual use and over 60% of peak power demand. This paper presents a cost/benefit analysis of energy-efficient technologies in the residential sector. Technologies studied include: energy-efficient air conditioners, insulating houses, improved infiltration, increasing thermostat settings, efficient refrigerators and freezers, efficient water heaters, efficient clothes washers, and compact fluorescent lights. We conservatively estimate a 32% savings in residential electricity use at an average cost of about 4 fils per kWh. (The subsidized cost of residential electricity is about 12 fils per kWh. 1000 fils = 1 Bahrain Dinar = US$ 2.67). We also discuss major policy options needed for implementation of energy-efficiency technologies. |
| Country of Publication | United States |
| Language | English |
| Format | Medium: ED; Size: 14 p. |
| Availability | OSTI as DE97001248 To purchase this media from NTIS, click here |
| System Entry Date | 2009 Nov 10 |
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