Energy Efficiency in Residential / Commercial Buildings

Description

Introduction to energy efficiency concept - Energy flow in buildings and performance analysis - Benchmarks and certifying energy efficiency - Energy efficiency measures - Financing mechanisms foe energy efficiency - Formulation and implementation of buildings energy efficiency - Policy tools to promote building efficiency (Codes and Standards) - Policy tools to promote building efficiency (Certifications and Incentives) - Egyptian country specific recommendations - Resource efficiency and cost benefit analysis (RECB tool) - Case Study: Apartment case - Case Study: Stand-alone villa case - Case Study: Medium/large scale hotel case

Program

Bachelor Degree in Electrical and Control Engineering (160)

Objectives

• The course investigates recent energy efficiency practice in both residential and commercial buildings. Energy flow with performance analysis are explained in details with emphasis on barriers and implementation aspects. Codes and standards adopted in Egypt are discussed as well. Typical RECB tool is illustrated aided with three case studies covering small, medium and large scale energy based buildings.