Abstract
In this study we focus on the energy saving potential and the user acceptance of indoor air temperature reduction in an energy efficient district, consisting of seven residential buildings. The two major findings in this paper constitute a field of unresolved tension. From a technical point of view, temperature reductions of 1.5 K, to approximately 21.5 °C, allow to save some 25 % of the total heating energy. The human dimension, however, suggests that a reduction of indoor air temperature is associated with only limited acceptance. In future work we will set out to explore how acceptance ratings might evolve over longer timespans.
Highlights
Introduction and BackgroundThe building sector accounts for 50 % of the total energy consumption in Switzerland (i.e. 850k TJ), with 66 % being attributed to space heating [2]
In this study we focus on the energy saving potential and the user acceptance of indoor air temperature reduction in an energy efficient district, consisting of seven residential buildings
Does this considerable energy demand imply a large potential for energy conservation? Most research aims to contribute to this question through the introduction of technical innovations, such as efficient heating systems for reducing net energy demand or performant insulation for lowering the total energy demand (e.g. [7])
Summary
Introduction and BackgroundThe building sector accounts for 50 % of the total energy consumption in Switzerland (i.e. 850k TJ), with 66 % being attributed to space heating [2]. In this study we focus on the energy saving potential and the user acceptance of indoor air temperature reduction in an energy efficient district, consisting of seven residential buildings. With the rising energy efficiency of buildings, the relative saving potential of temperature reduction has increased.
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