Systematic case study on energy efficiency of existing Irish buildings using BIM in order to achieve nearly zero energy standards

2016 ◽  
pp. 973-981
Author(s):  
T Ganguly ◽  
M Hajdukiewicz ◽  
M Keane ◽  
J Goggins
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Zero Energy

Nearly zero energy building renovation: From energy efficiency to environmental efficiency, a pilot case study

2018 ◽  
Vol 166 ◽  
pp. 271-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arianna Brambilla ◽  
Graziano Salvalai ◽  
Marco Imperadori ◽  
Marta Maria Sesana
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Environmental Efficiency ◽  
Zero Energy ◽  
Zero Energy Building

Funding community sustainable development using zero energy buildings

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-43
Author(s):  
Daniel Wubah ◽  
Chris Steuer ◽  
Guilbert Brown ◽  
Karen Rice
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Community Sustainability ◽  
Zero Energy ◽  
Community Impact ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Zero Energy Building ◽  
Infrastructure Project

Purpose This study aims to provide an example of how higher education institutions (HEIs) can use a successful campus infrastructure project to fund a student- and faculty-led, community-success platform that advances the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Design/methodology/approach The authors applied conceptual models for systems thinking and creating virtuous cycles to analyze Millersville University’s work to establish a community-impact, micro-grant fund using cost savings and utility rebates associated with a new campus zero-energy building. The analysis provides a case study that other HEIs can implement to create university and community virtuous cycles that advance the SDGs. Findings The case study suggests that as HEIs face increasing financial challenges, opportunities exist to capitalize on philanthropic giving and other funding sources to support community prosperity and increase university vitality through a shared responsibility paradigm centered on the SDGs. Practical implications This case study identifies specific funding sources that HEIs can use to fund campus and community sustainability projects using the SDG framework, mechanisms for establishing shared purpose around that impact and a conceptual model for thinking about opportunities to leverage philanthropic giving to create a virtuous cycle that increases university vitality through community impact. Social implications Constructing a campus zero energy building funded in part through philanthropic giving provided a unique opportunity to explore how a project’s success can be leveraged to create additional community successes. This case study offers an example for how to convert one success into a platform that funds projects that have direct community impact in one or more of the SDG goal areas. Originality/value This paper aims at bridging the gap between theoretical frameworks for community sustainable development and descriptive-only case studies by using a case study to demonstrate a conceptual model or framework for advancing community sustainability (Karatzoglou, 2013). The case study provides a unique model for using utility rebates associated with an infrastructure project that was funded through philanthropic giving to establish a fund for projects that support the community. Utility rebates associated with campus energy efficiency projects are often otherwise overlooked, used to fund additional energy efficiency projects or simply returned to a university’s operating budget. For some HEIs, this model may connect the work of facilities staff to student success in ways that have not previously been explored. For others, this alternative use of utility rebates may offer an opportunity to increase the investment value of utility rebate dollars by creating virtuous cycles within their communities that contribute to university vitality.

scholarly journals The Zero-Energy Idea in Districts: Application of a Methodological Approach to a Case Study of Epinlieu (Mons)

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (17) ◽  
pp. 4814
Author(s):  
Koutra ◽  
Pagnoule ◽  
Galatoulas ◽  
Bagheri ◽  
Waroux ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Demand ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Zero Energy ◽  
Scientific Discussion ◽  
Current Context ◽  
Initial Measure

Rapidly increasing global energy demand has raised concerns about the exhaustion of energy resources and the consequent heavy environmental impact. Improving energy efficiency in cities comprises an initial measure for addressing these phenomena. Within the current context of globalization, EU initiatives and policy targets have been proposed in order to revise urban development strategies and motivate its member states (MSes) toward “zero-energy objectives”. Providing a methodological approach with a simulation district analysis, the present article summarizes how this challenge was analyzed in an existing district in Belgium. This study contributes to the scientific discussion by analyzing the applicability of a holistic approach to zero-energy objectives on a larger scale.

scholarly journals The Zero Energy Idea in District. Application of a Methodological Approach in the Case Study of Epinlieu (Mons)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sesil KOUTRA ◽  
Claire Pagnoule ◽  
Fivos Nikolaos Galatoulas ◽  
Ali Bagheri ◽  
Thomas Waroux ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Urban Structure ◽  
Zero Energy ◽  
Scientific Discussion ◽  
Current Context ◽  
Mitigate Climate Change ◽  
City Structure

Through history, particular attention has been paid of the study of the relationship between the energy use and the city structure. Improving energy efficiency in modern agglomerations is the most promising means to mitigate climate change and its impacts. In this current context of globalisation, European Union proposes initiatives and policy targets to rethink the urban development strategies towards the ‘zero energy objectives’. Providing a methodological approach with a simulation district analysis, the present article summarizes how the ‘zero energy’ challenge is analyzed in an existing district (Epinlieu) to articulate the users’ requirements in energy. This study contributes to the scientific discussion of the districts’ urban structure and energy planning by establishing a linkage among the beneficial influence of the KPIs of the districts’ form to increase their energy efficiency and its application in a real case study in Belgium.

scholarly journals Plan for the Sustainability of Public Buildings through the Energy Efficiency Certification System: Case Study of Public Sports Facilities, Korea

Buildings ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. 589
Author(s):  
Seon Gyeong Baek
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
National Level ◽  
Building Energy ◽  
Preliminary Review ◽  
Sports Facilities ◽  
Building Energy Efficiency ◽  
Zero Energy ◽  
Public Buildings ◽  
Zero Energy Building

This study examines strategies for energy efficiency in public buildings in Korea and the implementation of certification systems. It also identifies the actual plan status and discusses improvements at the institutional level. The target is the national sports centers, where the discussion on energy efficiency has been assiduous, as they have recently expanded regionally in Korea. Among the 541 national sports centers in Korea, 90 facilities for which a preliminary review was performed on the plan by the National Public Building Center were analyzed. The energy efficiency plan is realized through Building Energy Efficiency, Zero Energy Building, and Green Standard for Energy and Environmental Design certifications. As a result of analyzing the plan status, omissions or errors in certification were confirmed in about 10% of each, even though more than 80% of the facilities were subject to mandatory application. In Korea’s condition, to revitalize the practice of the system, it is necessary to expand the government’s publicity and support initiatives, use differential application of evaluation items, and strengthen incentives. This study provides meaningful results and suggestions for implementing an energy efficiency system at the national level under similar conditions in the future.

scholarly journals A Case Study for large-scale nearly zero energy retrofits of existing office building in Beijing

2019 ◽  
Vol 111 ◽  
pp. 03016
Author(s):  
Fei Lu ◽  
Yu Zou ◽  
Deyu Sun ◽  
Biao Qiao ◽  
Ji Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Office Building ◽  
Zero Energy ◽  
Zero Energy Building ◽  
Energy Efficiency Standard ◽  
Technical Solutions ◽  
Building Project

This paper studied the retrofit project of an existing office building in Beijing to meet the requirements of nearly zero energy buildings. The office building is the first retrofit nearly zero energy building project in China. There are technical difficulties under the constraints of the building and resources. In order to study the technical solutions applicable to the project, we analyzed the suitability of different energy-saving technologies based on the resources and characteristics of the project. Then we obtained the key energy-saving factors. This paper also discussed the energy saving effects of different energy efficiency technology solutions, proposing an optimized nearly zero energy technology solution and verifying the energy-saving level of the optimized plan. Compared with normal new constructions complied with national energy efficiency standard, the energy efficiency of this retrofit building increased by 60%.

scholarly journals The Zero Energy Idea in District. Application of a Methodological Approach in the Case Study of Epinlieu (Mons)

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sesil Koutra ◽  
Claire Pagnoule ◽  
Nikolaos-Foivos Galatoulas ◽  
Ali Bagheri ◽  
Thomas Waroux ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Urban Structure ◽  
Zero Energy ◽  
Scientific Discussion ◽  
Current Context ◽  
Mitigate Climate Change ◽  
City Structure

Through history, particular attention has been paid of the study of the relationship between the energy use and the city structure. Improving energy efficiency in modern agglomerations is the most promising means to mitigate climate change and its impacts. In this current context of globalisation, European Union proposes initiatives and policy targets to rethink the urban development strategies towards the ‘zero energy objectives’. Providing a methodological approach with a simulation district analysis, the present article summarizes how the ‘zero energy’ challenge is analyzed in an existing district (Epinlieu) to articulate the users’ requirements in energy. This study contributes to the scientific discussion of the districts’ urban structure and energy planning by establishing a linkage among the beneficial influence of the KPIs of the districts’ form to increase their energy efficiency and its application in a real case study in Belgium.

Using the private finance initiative for energy efficiency projects at the urban scale

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alberto De Marco ◽  
Giulio Mangano ◽  
Fania Valeria Michelucci ◽  
Giovanni Zenezini
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Light Emitting Diode ◽  
Project Finance ◽  
Private Finance Initiative ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Light Emitting ◽  
Alternate Forms ◽  
Private Investors

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to suggest the usage of the project finance (PF) scheme as a suitable mechanism to fund energy efficiency projects at the urban scale and present its advantages and adoption barriers. Design/methodology/approach – A case study is developed to renew the traffic lighting system of an Italian town via replacement of the old lamps with new light-emitting diode (LED) technology. Several partners are involved in the case project to construct a viable PF arrangement. Findings – The case study presents the viability of the proposed PF scheme that provides for acceptable financial returns and bankability. However, it also shows that the need for short concession periods may call for a public contribution to the initial funding to make the project more attractive to private investors. Practical implications – This case study is a useful guideline for governments and promoters to using the PF arrangement to fund energy efficiency investments in urban settings. It helps designing an appropriate PF scheme and understanding the advantages of PF to reduce risk and, consequently, increase the debt leverage and profitability of energy efficiency projects. Originality/value – This paper contributes to bridging the gap about the lack of works addressing the implementation of the PF mechanism in the energy efficiency sector in urban areas. The importance of this paper is also associated with the shortage of traditional public finance faced by many cities that forces to seek for alternate forms of financing.

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