Energy efficiency plays a key role in meeting future climate targets. Energy efficiency programmes, however, are still dominated by conventional interventions and mainly rely on subsidies that are paid upfront and are based on a predicted result. So, despite its many benefits, energy efficiency still faces barriers to achieving its full potential. In the scope
In this study, a novel data-driven methodology is proposed to measure and verify energy efficiency savings, with a special focus on commercial buildings and facilities. The presented approach involves building use characterization by analysing typical consumption profile patterns and studying the building’s weather dependency. The characterization is then used to design a model able to
The EU Green Deal sets the objective of a climate-neutral EU by 2050. In order to achieve this goal, the annual building renovation rate should at least double by 2030. The investments needed cannot come from the public sector alone and would require substantial private sector involvement. The European Commission has recognised the potential of