Review of energy conservations policy and alternative solutions in gulf countries

Abstract

The robust growth in population and gross domestic product (GDP) for Gulf Countries (GC) has led to negative side-effects such as power shortages and environmental pollution. Therefore, it is necessary for GC to have quick actions to preserve their energy resources and protect their environment. The current paper identifies the main energy conservation strategies that were widely adopted in GC. The efforts that were conducted by GC to manage the energy consumption and to establish the required regulations are presented. The paper also investigates possibilities for the use of alternative sources of clean energy that might avoid the disadvantages of the conventional sources of energy. It is found that in order to protect the environment and the maintain the fossil fuel wealth for longer time, long term strategies must be implemented, and alternative sources of renewable energy must be utilized.