Energy-conscious building automation - Phase 1

Through measurements and simulations, the project analysed the potential energy savings achievable by allowing the room temperature of a building to fluctuate by plus/minus 2.5 degrees C over the daily operating time instead of plus/minus 1 degrees C. The analyses were made in two new representative buildings. Furthermore, the project studied the effect of simplifying solutions for building automation. Energyconscious building automation and temperature glide (acceptable room temperature fluctuation) can reduce building energy consumption by an average of 15 kWh/m2 annually. The results are expected to be used in one or more demonstration projects. (Energy 10)