Evaluation methods and Performance Indicators for Energy Renovation

 

As part of the Horizon Europe project ENTRANCE, the aim is to develop an advanced method for economical evaluation of planned energy renovation that, besides energy efficiency, considers aspects such as smart-grid readiness, decarbonisation, flexibility, indoor environment quality, and potential for higher occupancy rate. The method will build on the principles of the existing Total Concept method and performance indicators developed within ENTRANCE. This report serves as a starting point and intents to provide a basis for the development of the new evaluation method, together with other work within the project. Based on a literature and interview survey it describes and explores: the Total Concept method and other economic evaluation methods for energy renovation of existing buildings; practices and methods for the decision-making process of energy renovation; KPIs for smart readiness, decarbonisation, flexibility, improvement of indoor environment and possibilities of higher occupancy rate; and finally possibilities and challenges in integrating such KPIs into an advanced evaluation method.

About the project

The energy and building sectors play a crucial role in Europe’s environmental and energy policies. As the energy transition accelerates, buildings are increasingly recognized as key players due to their potential to adopt smart management systems and advanced control strategies. The Horizon Europe project ENTRANCE (Enabling smart-grid ready buildings through integrated solutions and digital technologies)  aims to develop and showcase innovative solutions that integrate buildings into the energy system while actively engaging end-users in the energy market. CIT Renergy is one of the project partners.

Mer information om projektet på svenska: ENTRANCE – ett Horisont Europa projekt – CIT Renergy

Åsa Wahlström and Maria Haegermark are CIT Renergy’s key representatives in the project.