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A systematic review of building energy sufficiency towards energy and climate targets

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  • Hu, Shan
  • Zhou, Xin
  • Yan, Da
  • Guo, Fei
  • Hong, Tianzhen
  • Jiang, Yi

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Among the sufficiency, efficiency, and renewable frameworks for reducing energy use and energy-related carbon emissions, Building Energy Sufficiency (BES) is gaining attention from policy makers and engineers. Despite the significant role of the building sector in the success of national energy and climate plans, there is a lack of research on the drivers, technologies, and effective policy instruments required to achieve BES in the building operational phase. To fill this gap, this study presents a systematic review of the definition and paradigm of BES and concludes that BES should address both occupant demand and energy or emissions requirements simultaneously. The characteristics of occupant demand in building services are divided into four dimensions: time and space, quality and quantity, control and adjustment, and flexibility. Technical options regarding the building architecture, the envelope system, and the building energy system are reviewed. Finally, policy implications and recommendations are discussed. The multiple benefits and multidisciplinary nature of BES justify further research and accelerated policy implementation in developed and developing countries.

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  • Hu, Shan & Zhou, Xin & Yan, Da & Guo, Fei & Hong, Tianzhen & Jiang, Yi, 2023. "A systematic review of building energy sufficiency towards energy and climate targets," Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, Elsevier, vol. 181(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:rensus:v:181:y:2023:i:c:s1364032123001727
    DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2023.113316
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    1. Zhang, Yang & Hu, Shan & Yan, Da & Jiang, Yi, 2023. "Proposing a carbon emission responsibility allocation method with benchmark approach," Ecological Economics, Elsevier, vol. 213(C).

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