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Measuring the thermal energy performance gap of labelled residential buildings in Switzerland

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  • Cozza, Stefano
  • Chambers, Jonathan
  • Patel, Martin K.

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This paper addresses the thermal Energy Performance Gap (EPG), defined as the difference between a building's theoretical and actual energy consumption for thermal purposes (heating and hot water). Successful energy policies require estimates of the energy saving potential of the building stock. It is the objective of this work to analyse whether and to what extent an EPG exists in residential buildings in Switzerland. The database of the Swiss Cantonal Energy Certificate for Buildings was used, covering over 50 000 buildings.

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  • Cozza, Stefano & Chambers, Jonathan & Patel, Martin K., 2020. "Measuring the thermal energy performance gap of labelled residential buildings in Switzerland," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 137(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:137:y:2020:i:c:s030142151930672x
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2019.111085
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