DECC Study on Energy Use by Air-Conditioning
This study comprises several different elements, each directed at improving DECC’s understanding and characterisation of UK electricity consumption by air conditioning in non-domestic buildings; especially that used to support the cooling function (rather than air handling).
These include:
- analysis of measured consumptions in offices
- including annual electricity consumption, relationship of demand with external temperature, peak demand and annual load factors;
- examination of the contents of air conditioning inspection reports and energy performance certificates
- including distributions of reported efficiencies and calculated consumptions, by building and system type;
- a literature search; and
- the development of procedures to extend the scope of DECC’s product policy model as applied to air conditioning.
View a summary of the results as a downladable PDF file
The full report and its appendices are available from the download links below [links to be added]
- Study on Energy Use by Air Conditioning Final Report
- Annex A – Literature Search
- Annex B – Analysis of Inspection Reports
- Annex C – Analysis of EPCs
- Annex D – Monitored Consumptions
- Annex E – Algorithm for use with Existing DECC model
- Annex F – Energy Saving Potential
- Annex G – Draft Dissemination Plan
Notes:
The views expressed in this report are those of the authors – Alan Abela, Lorna Hamilton, Roger Hitchin, Andy Lewry and Christine Pout, and not necessarily those of the Department of Energy and Climate Change (nor do they reflect Government policy).
It is published under the conditions of the Open Government Licence; i.e., this information (not including logos) may be used free of charge in any format or medium, subject to the terms of this Licence.
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Any enquiries regarding this publication should be sent to Penny Dunbabin (email [email protected]), please note DECC is now part of the Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.
BRE has used all reasonable skill and care in respect of this report but does not warrant its accuracy or completeness. BRE does not guarantee that this report will be free from errors and omissions.