Status of Energy Consumption and Energy Efficiency Schemes in Bhutan´s Domestic Sector

Rapid depletion of the fossil fuels and pollution caused by electricity generation have changed the nature of energy management from shaping and influencing demand to promoting reduced demand by means of energy efficiency strategies. Energy efficiency is also being emphasized and opportunities exist in both industrial and domestic sectors of Bhutan. This paper presents the status of energy consumption, policies and strategies adopted to encourage energy efficiency in Bhutan´s domestic sector, and barriers and challenges to its implementation. The main barriers to energy efficiency in Bhutan´s domestic sector identified in this paper are regulatory, subsidized electricity tariff, financial and lack of awareness.