Energy Efficiency & Sustainability

Areas of Work in Energy Efficiency

• Building envelope study, thermal insulation and glazing specification
• Improving building orientation and shading to reduce thermal loads
• Selecting high-efficiency air conditioning and lighting systems
• Feasibility study for photovoltaic solar systems
• Water conservation and reuse of air conditioning condensate for irrigation

Reference Standards and Impact

The work is based on the Saudi Building Code for Energy Conservation (SBC 601) and the requirements of the Saudi Energy Efficiency Center, in line with the energy reduction targets of Saudi Vision 2030. The practical impact shows in reduced cooling load — the largest single item on an electricity bill in the Eastern Province because of the long summer season.

Frequently Asked Questions About Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

When should energy efficiency be studied?

At the early design stage. Decisions on orientation, envelope and insulation are made once and are difficult to change after construction, unlike equipment, which can be replaced later.

Does the service cover existing buildings?

Yes, through assessment of the current condition and identification of improvement opportunities in insulation, lighting and air conditioning, ranked by payback period.

Do you prepare a solar feasibility study?

Yes. It covers load calculation, available area, expected generation, indicative cost and capital payback period.