Analysis of the Energy, Environmental and Economic Efficiency of Multi-Family Residential Buildings in Poland

Abdrahman Alsabry, Krzysztof Szymański and Beata Backiel-Brzozowska ()
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Abdrahman Alsabry: Institute of Civil Engineering, University of Zielona Góra, 1 Prof. Z. Szafrana Street, 65-516 Zielona Góra, Poland
Krzysztof Szymański: Lower Silesian Energy and Environment Agency, 11 Pełczyńska Street, 51-113 Wrocław, Poland
Beata Backiel-Brzozowska: Faculty of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences, Bialystok University of Technology, Wiejska 45E Street, 15-351 Białystok, Poland

Energies, 2024, vol. 17, issue 9, 1-32

Abstract: Improving the energy efficiency of buildings is one of the main challenges facing Europe in the context of climate neutrality policy. In this article, the authors decided to investigate the impact of thermal insulation of building envelopes and the type of ventilation on the energy efficiency of multi-family buildings located in different Polish cities. In accordance with EU directives, economic analyses of the costs incurred during the lifecycle and calculations of C O 2 emissions were carried out for the analyzed facilities. It was determined what measures need to be taken under Polish climatic conditions in order to meet the requirements for improving the energy efficiency of multi-family buildings. The multi-criteria analyses presented in this article provide a voice in the discussion of the issues related to the achievement of the energy performance of buildings with almost zero primary energy demand (nZEB). Based on the conclusions of the research conducted, it was possible to develop general recommendations for investors and designers of multi-family residential buildings characterized by energy efficiency and reduced environmental impact.

Keywords: energy efficiency of buildings; energy performance; non-renewable primary energy; usable energy; thermal energy; electricity; economic analysis; environmental analysis; renewable energy sources; alternative energy sources; carbon dioxide emission reduction (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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