Energy Efficient Air Conditioning System in Gaza Strip

This study aims to design buildings to be energy efficient in terms of air conditioning. The design of air conditioning (AC) system that concentrates on cooling load depends on three approaches: optimal thermostat calibration in summer, building envelope insulation, and variable speed derive (VSD) interval compressor. Energy audits and analysis were particularly conducted on Irada building at the Islamic University of Gaza (IUG). Significance savings were achieved using optimal thermostat calibration, building envelope insulation technique, and VSD technique. Finally it can be concluded that the process of designing energy efficient buildings is the best method to improve the efficiency of electricity sector in Gaza Strip.