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Improving the Energy Performance of Public Buildings in the Mediterranean Climate via a Decision Support Tool

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  • João Pedro Gouveia

    (CENSE—Center for Environmental and Sustainability Research & CHANGE—Global Change and Sustainability Institute, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal)

  • Laura Aelenei

    (Laboratório Nacional de Energia e Geologia, Campus do Lumiar, 1649-038 Lumiar, Portugal)

  • Daniel Aelenei

    (Centre of Technology and Systems/UNINOVA, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University of Lisbon, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal
    Laboratório Associado de Sistemas Inteligentes, LASI, 4800-058 Guimarães, Portugal)

  • Raquel Ourives

    (Centre of Technology and Systems/UNINOVA, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University of Lisbon, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal)

  • Salomé Bessa

    (CENSE—Center for Environmental and Sustainability Research & CHANGE—Global Change and Sustainability Institute, NOVA School of Science and Technology, NOVA University Lisbon, Campus de Caparica, 2829-516 Caparica, Portugal)

Abstract

Addressing Europe’s decarbonisation challenge involves widespread deployment of nearly zero-energy buildings, deep energy renovations and renewable energy integration in the building sector. Enhancing energy efficiency in public buildings necessitates tailored solutions and strategic planning involving Local Public Administration. This work focuses on advancing insights into the application of the PrioritEE Decision Support Tool in Portuguese public buildings, highlighting the energy and financial savings and carbon dioxide emission reduction potential. Using detailed building characterisation data from energy performance certificates, we applied the tool across 22 public buildings of diverse typologies in three distinct regions of Portugal, representing various public entities. Results demonstrate the tool’s adaptability, enabling a comprehensive assessment of energy performance and facilitating the exploration of customised energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. The research emphasises the critical role of user-friendly tools in aiding policymakers and local administration technicians in meeting national renovation targets and contributing to the broader energy transition objectives.

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  • João Pedro Gouveia & Laura Aelenei & Daniel Aelenei & Raquel Ourives & Salomé Bessa, 2024. "Improving the Energy Performance of Public Buildings in the Mediterranean Climate via a Decision Support Tool," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(5), pages 1-22, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:5:p:1105-:d:1345950
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    1. Filomena Pietrapertosa & Marco Tancredi & Michele Giordano & Carmelina Cosmi & Monica Salvia, 2020. "How to Prioritize Energy Efficiency Intervention in Municipal Public Buildings to Decrease CO 2 Emissions? A Case Study from Italy," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(12), pages 1-14, June.
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