Cost-benefit analysis on green building energy efficiency technology application: A case in China

Sustainable development is a priority for the future of our society. Sustainable development is of particular importance to the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, both for new buildings and for the renovation of existing buildings. Great potential for sustainable development lies in the renovation of existing office buildings. This paper introduces a new framework for identifying the best set of renovation strategies for existing office buildings. The framework applies selected green building rating system criteria and cost-effective sustainable renovation solutions based on cost-benefit analysis (CBA), and thus provides a novelty in decision-making support for the sustainable renovation of office buildings at an early-stage. The framework covers all necessary steps and activities including data collection, determination of the required level of renovation, selection of the green building rating system, identification of impact categories and criteria, and final evaluation and decision-making using CBA. The framework can be used in conjunction with different systems and according to different regional characteristics. The applicability of the addressing procedure is shown through a case study of a comprehensive renovation of an office building in the city of Maribor.

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Cost-benefit analysis of nZEB energy efficiency strategies with on-site photovoltaic generation

Energy ◽

10.1016/j.energy.2017.03.158 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 128 ◽

pp. 291-301 ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Ergo Pikas ◽

Jarek Kurnitski ◽

Martin Thalfeldt ◽

Lauri Koskela

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficiency ◽

Cost Benefit Analysis ◽

Cost Benefit ◽

Benefit Analysis ◽

Photovoltaic Generation

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Developing a Methodology for Measuring the Comparative Energy Efficiency of Elevators

Volume 6A: Energy ◽

10.1115/imece2013-66663 ◽

2013 ◽

Author(s):

Jim Bos ◽

Robert Dell ◽

C. S. Wei ◽

William Foley

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficiency ◽

First Generation ◽

Cost Benefit Analysis ◽

Cost Benefit ◽

Energy Reduction ◽

Benefit Analysis ◽

Traffic Patterns ◽

Measurement Methodology

Existing elevator systems are upgraded approximately every 20 years, providing an opportunity for energy reduction upgrades. This demands complicated analysis because elevators consume energy while at idle and in lifting modes. Traffic patterns, loads and building usage must also be considered in addition to energy recovering potentials. An objective and inclusive measurement methodology for measuring elevator energy efficiency is essential for a valid cost benefit analysis. The necessary requirements for a workable system and a usable first generation solution are presented.

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Application and importance of cost-benefit analysis in energy efficiency projects implemented in public buildings: The case of Serbia

Thermal Science ◽

10.2298/tsci110911090m ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 915-929 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Marko Mihic ◽

Dejan Petrovic ◽

Aleksandar Vuckovic ◽

Vladimir Obradovic ◽

Dejan Djurovic

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficiency ◽

Cost Benefit Analysis ◽

Cost Benefit ◽

Economic Benefits ◽

Financial Resources ◽

Benefit Analysis ◽

Public Buildings ◽

Practical Test ◽

Effectiveness And Efficiency

The main objective of this paper is to present the advantages of using Cost-Benefit analysis in energy efficiency projects implemented in public buildings, and to prove the hypothesis that Cost-Benefit analysis boosts the effectiveness and efficiency of the said type of projects. The paper offers theoretical and practical explanation of the implementation of Cost-Benefit analysis in the relevant area. Since energy efficiency projects in public buildings usually represent a part of a broader portfolio of similar projects and their implementation demands allocation of substantial financial resources, communities are often be interested in achieving maximal economic and non-economic benefits. This paper aims to demonstrate that Cost-Benefit analysis can represent an excellent contribution when attempting to select the projects for implementation within a broader portfolio of energy efficiency projects in public buildings. This hypothesis was demonstrated by putting a greater emphasis on non-economic benefits and the costs arising from implementation of the aforementioned types of projects. In addition, a practical test of this hypothesis was performed through the implementation of an energy efficiency portfolio in public buildings, worth several tens of millions of dollars - the Serbian Energy Efficiency Project. The paper concludes that the use of Cost-Benefit analysis can help us to effectively evaluate and manage projects of this type aimed at achieving maximum benefits for the community in question.

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99/02210 Weather data for building energy cost-benefit analysis

Fuel and Energy Abstracts ◽

10.1016/s0140-6701(99)97980-8 ◽

1999 ◽

Vol 40 (3) ◽

pp. 226

Keyword(s):

Energy Cost ◽

Cost Benefit Analysis ◽

Cost Benefit ◽

Building Energy ◽

Weather Data ◽

Benefit Analysis

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Increasing Building Energy Efficiency Through Advances in Materials

MRS Bulletin ◽

10.1557/mrs2008.88 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 33 (4) ◽

pp. 449-454 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Ron Judkoff

Keyword(s):

Energy Use ◽

Cost Benefit Analysis ◽

Cost Benefit ◽

Building Energy ◽

Primary Energy ◽

Building Envelope ◽

Performance Criteria ◽

System Component ◽

Building Energy Efficiency ◽

Innovative Materials

AbstractMaterials advances could help to reduce the energy and environmental impacts of buildings. Globally, buildings use about 20% of primary energy and account for 20% of atmospheric emissions. Building energy consumption emanates from a variety of sources, some of which are related to the building envelope or fabric, some to the equipment in the building, and some to both. Opportunities for reducing energy use in buildings through innovative materials are therefore numerous, but there is no one system, component, or material whose improvement alone can solve the building energy problem. Many of the loads in a building are interactive, and this complicates cost/benefit analysis for new materials, components, and systems. Moreover, components and materials for buildings must meet stringent durability and cost/performance criteria to last the long service lifetimes of buildings and compete successfully in the marketplace.

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