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Enhancing Modelling Capacity and Toolkits for the Armenian Energy System: Focusing on the Climate-Energy Nexus and Energy Transition

A Modeling Tool for Building Efficiency and Electrical Consumption Scenario Analysis

The group develops a lightweight modelling tool for projecting Armenia’s electricity consumption under different building efficiency standards, producing interpretable scenarios and policy recommendations.

Abstract: A project is proposed to identify determinants of electricity consumption in Armenia through a quantitative model. The goal is to build a scenario analysis tool with robust, highly interpretable results that require less data and are easier to use than existing TIMES-based models. Building efficiency standards provide a highly relevant topic for scenario analysis in the context of electricity consumption and sustainability in Armenia.

To this end, it is proposed to extensively document the current state of legislative norms surrounding construction standards, to analyze possible alternative scenarios using the modeling tool, and to provide policy recommendations based on the results. The research is to result in a publishable paper, a working scenario analysis tool that can provide both standalone insights and hypotheses for checking in more complex models, and policy recommendations for making building standards in Armenia better.

Vincenzo Bianco

Vincenzo Bianco

Dr. Vincenzo Bianco has been a Full Professor of Thermal and Energy Systems at the University of Naples "Parthenope" since 2023, specializing in energy planning, energy management, heat transfer, and CFD analysis. He previously held academic positions at the University of Genoa and earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering in 2010. His experience also includes industry roles at Enel Produzione SpA and Value Partners Management Consulting SpA.
Gayane Kolyan

Gayane Kolyan

Gayane Kolyan leads multiple tasks within the STREACS project at the AUA Acopian Center for the Environment. She holds a PhD in Power Engineering and has extensive experience in energy transition policy, renewable energy integration, and power sector planning. Her work supports Armenia's energy-sector reforms by contributing to regulatory frameworks, renewable energy development, and institutional capacity building.

Meri Batikyan

Meri Batikyan

Meri Batikyan is a Teaching Associate at the American University of Armenia, where she also earned her LL.M. degree. Her research focuses on human rights, energy transition, and climate policy, with an emphasis on legal frameworks that support sustainable development and social justice. She has contributed to various national and international research and policy initiatives.
Davit Ispiryan

Davit Ispiryan

Davit Ispiryan is a data analyst with over three years of experience, specializing in data analysis, statistical methods, and machine learning. He holds a Master's degree in AI and Data Science from the University of York and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from AUA. His expertise lies in fintech and banking, with strong skills in SQL, Python, and statistics.
Tatevik Karapetyan

Tatevik Karapetyan

Tatevik Karapetyan is a PhD holder and Director of Resolve Academy, as well as Deputy Chair of the Arbitration and ADR Commission of ICC Armenia. She is an internationally recognized arbitrator involved in complex cross-border disputes across sectors such as energy, construction, IT, and IP, with experience under major arbitration rules including ICC and UNCITRAL.
Karen Melikyan 

Karen Melikyan 

Karen Melikyan is a Master's student in Organic Chemical Technologies at the National Polytechnic University of Armenia and a participant in the STREACS project (2024–2027). He previously earned a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering. His research interests focus on climate and energy modeling, as well as data-driven environmental analysis.