ANÁLISIS COSTO-BENEFICIO DE ESTRATEGIAS PARA EFICIENCIA ENERGÉTICA EN VIVIENDA, APLICANDO LA NORMATIVIDAD VIGENTE EN EL NOROESTE DE MÉXICO

Climate change has disproportionately affected the most vulnerable sectors, and energy efficiency in buildings is essential for mitigating and adapting to these effects. In Mexico, hot, dry climates predominate in 53% of the country, especially in the north, and although there are energy efficiency regulations for buildings, they have a limited impact. This study evaluates the costs and benefits of these regulations considering ordinary dwellings in different climates in a state in northern Mexico, analyzing 180 models and concluding that complying with the regulations would increase the cost of housing by 1.93%, reduce electricity consumption by 26%, and decrease CO2e emissions by 16.95%. These benefits were obtained without changing the most commonly used construction systems, although shading systems were prioritized. The results can guide public policies that are more appropriate to local contexts.