Using the building energy rating software for mathematically modelling operation costs in a simulated home

Abstract

Using the energy rating software for mathematical modelling of the costs of construction and energy in a simulated homeThe building industry is becoming very important in sustainable development. The recently developed policies in European Union directives on energy and their transposition to Spanish regulations make the Energy Performance Certification process for buildings mandatory. Two software tools have been developed in Spain to carry out this process: Lider and Calener. These software tools have been used in this paper to simulate energy performance in new semidetached houses after taking into account the thermal envelope of the building and facilities. This has been done in different climatic zones in Spain and for all the possible energy ratings. Based on the energy rating and construction cost variables, it has been possible to obtain mathematical models that explain the behaviour of investment costs of buildings based on energy ratings and climatic zones. Depreciation costs, maintenance costs, energy consumption and CO 2 emissions during the service life of a house have also been modelled.

Novel methods in computational finance

“…In Using the building energy rating software for mathematically modelling operation costs in a simulated home [8], the authors consider two software tools Lider and Calener to simulate energy performance in new semi-detached houses in Spain to obtain mathematical models that explain the behaviour of global costs of buildings based on energy ratings and climatic zones.…”

Energy and Economic Impact on the Application of Low-Cost Lightweight Materials in Economic Housing Located in Dry Climates

“…In conclusion, thermal insulation must be considered for the warm climate zone, otherwise buildings will not obtain satisfactory adequacy. An analysis of the operative costs of a residence is carried out in Spain using the tools of Lider and Calener [28]. Based on the grades achieved, the authors obtained mathematical models to explain the global behavior of buildings constructed on diverse climatic zones.…”

Estimating a threshold price for CO2 emissions of buildings to improve their energy performance level: case study of a new Spanish home

“…From the economic or private viewpoint, a rational purchaser would buy more economic dwellings, and possibly less energy-efficient ones. However, energy savings and reduced environmental pollution costs for society favour the promotion of energy-efficient dwellings (Ruá and Guadalajara, 2014).…”