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Project description
BACKGROUND
The overall objectives of the proposed action is to promote the implementation of the EU building performance directive (2002/91/EF, 16th December 2002) by developing an energy-toolset, which on a European level can support the implementation of the directive in relation to existing domestic, commercial and public buildings.
EXPERIENCES
From Denmark and Austria there are experiences of barriers for carrying out energy performance certificates. There is only short time to make the energy status of the building and to make the proposal for the energy saving measures and calculating the payback time. A practical tool as described can be a good help in the energy performance certification process based on operational rating.
E-TOOL DEVELOPMENT
There is a strong focus on developing a practical and simple tool. The main target groups are the energy consultants, who will carry out the energy performance rating.
The energy-toolset will give a methodology for different main categories of existing buildings in different parts of Europe, with a special focus on the southern/south-eastern part of Europe including new EU candidate countries.
APPLICATION
The proposed energy-toolset will focus on different main categories of buildings: Domestic, commercial (shops, restaurants etc.) and public buildings, giving an overall coverage of different types of buildings. The toolset will be developed for and tested on public buildings in Spain, Greece and Slovenia.
IMPACT
The impact of the proposed action is estimated to be energy savings of 25,000 GWh. The impact will also be an important input for making the implementation the building performance directive into a success.
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