TY - GEN
T1 - Independent heating in multi-family dwellings, or how an energy management measure may lead to overconsumption
AU - Gelegenis, John J
AU - Diakoulaki, Danae
AU - Giannakidis, George
AU - Lampropoulou, Helen
AU - Harris, Douglas John
PY - 2013
Y1 - 2013
N2 - The option of independent heating in multifamily dwellings in combination with the allocation of the respective heating costs, is a prerequisite for rational energy management. Independent heating may however result in a less efficient operation of the heating system, due to part load operating conditions. This is particularly true in times of economic crisis or of high fuel prices, where for economic reasons the dwellings are under-heated. This problem has been examined and quantified through two case studies of real buildings, on the basis of data provided by a monitoring system. The paper discusses low or zero cost solutions including simple technical interventions and rational cost allocation methods.
AB - The option of independent heating in multifamily dwellings in combination with the allocation of the respective heating costs, is a prerequisite for rational energy management. Independent heating may however result in a less efficient operation of the heating system, due to part load operating conditions. This is particularly true in times of economic crisis or of high fuel prices, where for economic reasons the dwellings are under-heated. This problem has been examined and quantified through two case studies of real buildings, on the basis of data provided by a monitoring system. The paper discusses low or zero cost solutions including simple technical interventions and rational cost allocation methods.
M3 - Conference contribution
BT - Energy for Sustainability Conference 2013
ER -