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Energy Audit of Two Multifamily Buildings and Economic Evaluation of Possible Improvements
University of Gävle, Faculty of Engineering and Sustainable Development, Department of Building Engineering, Energy Systems and Sustainability Science, Energy Systems and Building Technology.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9431-7820
University of Gävle, Faculty of Engineering and Sustainable Development, Department of Building Engineering, Energy Systems and Sustainability Science, Energy Systems and Building Technology.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-8349-6659
2023 (English)In: Urban Transition: Perspectives on Urban Systems and Environments / [ed] Marita Wallhagen and Mathias Cehlin, IntechOpen , 2023Chapter in book (Refereed)
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AbstractThe energy use of buildings is gradually increasing, which is due to economic growth and an increase in population. Several studies have indicated that the implementation of energy-saving measures (ESMs) such as thermal insulation results in more energy saving; however, most ESMs are not economically viable. This chapter outlines ESMs using the IDA ICE computer software. The evaluation of the energy performance of two multifamily buildings is conducted, and possible ESMs are suggested such as thermal insulation, changing windows, installing a new air handling unit, installing a heat exchanger in showers, improving thermal bridges, replacing lighting bulbs, increasing external insulation plus temperature reduction, and changing schedules for air discharge control. The economic feasibility of these suggestions is assessed using the life cycle cost analysis to determine their economic viability. This involves the determination of the life cycle cost and life cycle cost saving to decide the best option. The most important factor in determining life cycle cost saving is the modified uniform present value. The addition of the attic insulation, installing a heat exchanger in showers, replacing lighting bulbs, and changing schedules meet the economic requirement within a feasible time frame.

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IntechOpen , 2023.
Keywords [en]
energy audit; energy saving measure; economic analysis; life cycle cost; energy efficiency; IDA ICE
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Energy Systems
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Sustainable Urban Development
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-41243DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.109940OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hig-41243DiVA, id: diva2:1746558
Available from: 2023-03-28 Created: 2023-03-28 Last updated: 2023-03-29Bibliographically approved

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