Determinants & Measures of Improving Energy Efficiency in Saudi Arabia: An Exploratory Study

Abstract

The objectives of the study are to shed light on the characteristics and policies of energy consumption, determinants of energy efficiency and measures of improving energy efficiency in KSA. The research methodology is descriptive and analytical based on a questionnaire to survey the viewpoints of a convenient sample of consumers and academic professors on the research questions. The study concludes that the determinants of energy efficiency are the quality of machines and equipment, the usage of public transport with less use of private cars, periodic maintenance of equipment using energy, measures of preserving environment and consumers' awareness of energy rationalization. The study recommends using better quality of machines and equipment, using modern public transport with less use of private cars, rationalizing energy consumption, using alternative renewable energy sources, and the gradual reduction of energy subsidy in the long run accompanied by social net and cash assistance for the low income citizens