This
study
explores
the
electricity
consumption
patterns
in
institutional
buildings
at
a
university
campus
Greater
Paris,
employing
time-series
analysis
to
assess
effects
of
major
disruptions
like
COVID-19
pandemic
and
subsequent
energy
crisis
triggered
by
war
Ukraine.
Utilizing
dynamic
linear
modeling,
our
research
achieved
Mean
Absolute
Percentage
Error
6.2%,
demonstrating
model's
efficacy
capturing
complex
under
fluctuating
conditions.
We
observed
13%
reduction
usage
during
initial
lockdowns,
with
varying
responses
phases
due
crisis.
These
results
underscore
critical
role
adaptive
policies
advanced
modeling
techniques
enhancing
efficiency
resilience
educational
institutions.
By
providing
detailed
insights
into
factors
influencing
usage,
assists
policymakers
managers
devising
robust
strategies
improve
management
meet
sustainable
development
goals,
particularly
response
external
shocks.
Energy and Buildings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
316, P. 114321 - 114321
Published: May 23, 2024
This
work
investigates
the
potential
of
simplified
control
approaches
to
deploy
building
energy
flexibility
(BEF),
here
for
shifting
space-heating
load
in
a
real-life
educational
building.
The
is
passive
house
school
where
internal
gains
play
an
important
role
room
thermal
dynamics.
It
equipped
with
waterborne
heat
distribution
system
connected
district
heating.
located
Elverum,
Norway,
having
strong
heating-dominated
climate.
Focusing
on
schedule-based
strategies
pre-heating
mornings,
study
demonstrates
significant
off-peak
hours.
use
during
typical
peak
hours
(7a.m.
9a.m.)
reduced
by
50%
while
daily
not
increased
significantly,
highlighting
effectiveness
this
simple
approach.
Occupant
acceptance
surveys
among
pupils
reveal
no
differences
comfort
perception
between
periods
business-as-usual
and
controls.
Practical
challenges
integrating
controls
are
highlighted
underscore
importance
considering
tendering
design
phase.
Bridging
gap
theoretical
research
applications,
contributes
advancement
energy-flexible
operation
buildings.
