Decision support system for distributed energy resources and efficient utilisation of energy in buildings

• Published in: 22nd International Conference and Exhibition on Electricity Distribution (CIRED 2013) p. 0094
• Main Authors: Perea, E, Mera, A, Siddiqui, A, Heydari, S, Stadler, M, Groissbock, M, Alvarez, A
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: Stevenage, UK IET 2013
• Subjects: Mathematical analysis; Power engineering computing; Power utilisation; risk management; building operators; public buildings; strategic DSS module; distributed energy resources; mathematical formulation; laboratory building; mathematical analysis; power engineering computing; efficient energy utilisation; decision support systems; operation DSS module; energy resources; decision support system; building management systems; energy-efficient technologies; energy sectors deregulation
• ISBN: 1849197326; 9781849197328
• DOI: 10.1049/cp.2013.0557

Deregulation of energy sectors provides challenges and opportunities alike for operators of public buildings. Exposure to energy prices and CO2 emissions restrictions create incentives to adopt more energy-efficient technologies. Yet, market and technological uncertainties necessitate decision support for risk management. We present a decision support system (DSS) being developed for integrated management of energy efficient buildings. This tool intends to provide decision support for building operators to help them meet their needs in a more efficient, less costly, and less CO2 intensive manner. This paper gives an overview of the strategic DSS module and focuses how the operation DSS module has been conceived starting from mathematical formulation and ending with a validation exercise in a laboratory building. (4 pages)