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- Title
Potentials and Barriers of Energy Saving in Jordan's Residential Sector through Thermal Insulation.
- Authors
Al-Hinti, I.; Al-Sallami, H.
- Abstract
The residential sector in Jordan accounts for 21% of final energy consumption and 43% of total electricity consumption. More than 60 % of energy consumed in households is used for space heating and cooling. Thermal insulation of building is a decisive factor in reducing residential heating and cooling energy needs. Although thermal insulation codes have been adopted since the early eighties, enforcement of these codes has been limited. This resulted in sporadic implementation of thermal insulation in residential buildings that varies according to the ownership type, income and education levels. This paper presents an analysis of potential energy savings that can be achieved through retrofitting Jordanian households to comply with the existing thermal insulation codes. In addition, the legal, social, economic, and technical barriers of the use of thermal insulation are discussed in an attempt to bring a better understanding of how the projected savings can be assured
- Subjects
AFRICA; RESIDENTIAL areas; THERMAL insulation; ENERGY industries; HOUSEHOLDS -- Environmental aspects; INCOME
- Publication
Jordan Journal of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, 2017, Vol 11, Issue 3, p141
- ISSN
1995-6665
- Publication type
Article