Long term experimental evaluation of the influence of heat cost allocators on energy consumption in a multifamily building

Cholewa, Tomasz; Siuta-Olcha, Alicja

doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2015.06.083

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“…Although the technical data on the construction period and materials which determine insulation characteristics of the sampled buildings for Croatia are not fully available, it can be assumed that, due to more favorable climatic conditions (less HDD) the potential savings calculated for Croatia could be even lower than those estimated for Germany. An experimental study conducted in Poland during 17 heating seasons show that the HCA instalment in a multifamily building could result in achieving savings of around 26% on average and the effects are even higher if external walls of the building have been insulated [8].…”

Section: Net Present Value Of Hca Installation For a Different Combinmentioning

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“…There is a growing body of literature elaborating the technical feasibility or cost-efficiency of individual metering systems or HCA. Depending on the coverage, research showed that an average savings ranging between 15 and 30% of heat energy consumption could be achieved in Denmark, the Netherlands [5], France [6], Lithuania [7] and Poland [8]. Research for Sweden showed that introducing the individual metering and charging system in existing buildings would not be cost-effective [9].…”

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Evaluation of the Cost-Effectiveness of the Installation of Heat-Cost Allocators in Multifamily Buildings in Croatia

2019

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In order to improve energy efficiency, the Croatian government introduced an individual metering obligation for all district heat network users. The purpose of the research was to evaluate this policy measure regarding its effects on tenants’ behavior and energy savings, but also from the perspective of cost-effectiveness. The sample includes approximately 20% of all Croatian users of district heat energy. Energy savings related to the installation of heat cost allocators are calculated by comparing the specific heat energy consumption, corrected for the number of heating degree days, in periods before and after the installation of the heat cost allocators. The cost-effectiveness assessment is based on the concept of the net present value. The transition to individual metering in Croatia resulted in significant energy savings averaged from 20 to 35%. However, low heat energy prices in cities with a dominant share of heat energy consumption did not ensure a positive net present value of investment for all buildings.

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Evaluation of the Cost-Effectiveness of the Installation of Heat-Cost Allocators in Multifamily Buildings in Croatia

2019

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“…(3) Cable rope is installed on the prefabricated wall and outer wall panel is lifted. During the installation of the external walls, the following points need to be paid attention to [14][15][16]. The reserved embedding of the brackets should be noted to ensure that the bracing…”

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Application of Prefabricated Concrete in Residential Buildings and its Safety Management

Jiao

2018

Archives of Civil Engineering

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With the development of the society in recent years, there are more and more housing construction areas. The traditional concrete has not been able to satisfy the demand of housing construction. In this study, prefabricated concrete was applied in the design of assembling style houses considering their characteristics, and its economic, environmental and social benefits were analyzed combining risk matrix evaluation method and management strategy. It was found that the use of prefabricated concrete as a building material could effectively shorten the construction period, reduce the construction cost and improve the construction safety, playing a role of energy saving and environmental protection. Therefore it was concluded that prefabricated concrete can improve the efficiency of construction, reduce environmental pollution and save energy. This work provides a reference for the application of prefabricated concrete in residential buildings and its safety management.

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“…Cholewa et al [10] compared the energy consumption for heating in 40 Polish apartments over 17 heating seasons. Half of the apartments had an individual payment plan while the other half paid collectively.…”

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“…Whether the heating bill encourages occupants to reduce or increase their heating consumption, heating bills may have a direct influence not only on the indoor temperature but also the indoor air quality and moisture content. Both Wilhite et al [3], Abrahamse [8], and Cholewa [10] showed reductions in energy consumption, however, the interventions' effects on the indoor environment were not investigated.…”

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Influence of heat cost allocation on occupants' control of indoor environment in 56 apartments: Studied with measurements, interviews and questionnaires

Andersen

Olesen

2016

Building and Environment

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Long term experimental evaluation of the influence of heat cost allocators on energy consumption in a multifamily building

Cited by 35 publications

References 31 publications

Evaluation of the Cost-Effectiveness of the Installation of Heat-Cost Allocators in Multifamily Buildings in Croatia

Evaluation of the Cost-Effectiveness of the Installation of Heat-Cost Allocators in Multifamily Buildings in Croatia

Application of Prefabricated Concrete in Residential Buildings and its Safety Management

Influence of heat cost allocation on occupants' control of indoor environment in 56 apartments: Studied with measurements, interviews and questionnaires

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