| dc.description.abstract | It is expected that with the increase in
population and modernization of any country, ener-
gy consumption would increase. Bhutan is a carbon-
negative country and committed to remaining car-
bon-neutral. Thus, identifying energy-saving poten-
tial will increase energy efficiency and contribute to
continue fulfilling this pledge for years to come.
This study aims to find the energy-saving potential
of Bhutan by analyzing future energy demand from
the residential building sector using a scenario-based
modeling tool called Long-range Energy Alterna-
tives Planning (LEAP). The research was an integra-
tion of primary and secondary data calculations.
Final energy-savings from Bhutan in 2040 by
attaining the efficient scenario is estimated at 830
GWh. Overall, the result suggests that 53% final
energy-savings can be achieved in 2040 from all
end-uses and energy sources compared to the refer-
ence scenario. Cumulatively, 19 TWh final energy-
savings can be achieved in the study period (2018–
2040) from the efficient scenario while all basic
energy needs are fully met in 2040. This result
obtained would provide a reference for Bhutan’s
future energy planning and guidelines for policy-
making. It would also provide policy recommenda-
tions about the scope of shifting to energy-efficient
end-uses. | en_US |
