Sociology of energy; renovation; strategy; behaviour; EPB certificate
Abstract :
[en] EPCs in their actual form, calculated with a standardized approach which purposefully (and understandably), gets human factor out of the equations, do not allow appropriation of the results by potential buyers or tenants. Often distant from reality, overestimating consumption, they usually result in a general misunderstanding and misuse of the document. This study aims at verifying that the actual calculation method used in certification could approach the objectives it has been designed for, by using additional data on occupants’ behaviour and household characteristics.
Research Center/Unit :
Energy and Sustainable Developement
Disciplines :
Energy
Author, co-author :
Monfils, Stéphane ; Université de Liège > DER Sc. et gest. de l'environnement (Arlon Campus Environ.) > Energie et développement durable (EnergySuD)
Hauglustaine, Jean-Marie ; Université de Liège > DER Sc. et gest. de l'environnement (Arlon Campus Environ.) > Energie et développement durable (EnergySuD)
Language :
English
Title :
Introduction of sociology-inspired parameters in the energy performance certification calculation method
Publication date :
March 2016
Number of pages :
8
Event name :
International Sustainable Built Environment Conference - Europe and the Mediterranean. Towards a sustainable built environment
Event organizer :
University of Malta
Event place :
La Valletta, Malta
Event date :
Du 16 au 18 Mars 2016
Name of the research project :
Study of the human factor in the assessment of the energy and environmental performance of existing urban houses and in the strategies of residential retrofitting in Wallonia
