Issues in calculation of balance-point temperatures for heating degree-days for the development of building-energy policy

Somin Park, Jisoo Shim and Doosam Song

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2021, vol. 135, issue C

Abstract: Effective building-energy policy can be developed only when the appropriate analysis is implemented in advance. The heating degree-day (HDD) method is a powerful tool for anticipating a national climate or annual heating demand for a heating period. The accuracy of the HDD method depends on the accuracy of balance-point temperatures, which represent regional building thermal performance and climate conditions. However, accurate local balance-point temperatures have not been determined for most countries.

Keywords: Building-energy policy; HDD (Heating degree-day); Local balance-point temperature; Local climate; Local building code; Calculation method (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rser.2020.110211

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