Energy efficiency measures towards decarbonizing Japanese residential sector: Techniques, application evidence and future perspectives

X Zhang, Y Li, F Xiao, W Gao - Energy and Buildings, 2024 - Elsevier
Improving energy efficiency presents great potential to reduce energy consumption and
carbon emission of building sector. This work summarizes existing technological …

[HTML][HTML] Heuristic model predictive control implementation to activate energy flexibility in a fully electric school building

N Morovat, AK Athienitis, JA Candanedo… - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
This paper presents a heuristic model predictive control (MPC) methodology to activate
energy flexibility in fully electric school buildings in cold climates to reduce electricity …

[HTML][HTML] Enhancing energy efficiency and comfort with a multi-domain approach: Development of a novel human thermoregulatory model for occupant-centric control

A Buonomano, C Forzano, VM Gnecco, I Pigliautile… - Energy and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Occupant Centric Control (OCC) strategies aims to achieve a more personalized
and comfortable indoor environment, translating occupants' comfort requirements into real …

Data-driven surrogate optimization for deploying heterogeneous multi-energy storage to improve demand response performance at building cluster level

H Ren, D Gao, Z Ma, S Zhang, Y Sun - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Energy storage such as battery and thermal energy storage is an effective approach to shift
building peak load and alleviate grid stress at a building cluster level. However, due to the …

Modelling building HVAC control strategies using a deep reinforcement learning approach

AT Nguyen, DH Pham, BL Oo, M Santamouris… - Energy and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems are responsible for a
considerable proportion of total building energy consumption but are also vital for improved …

[HTML][HTML] Reinforcement learning for HVAC control in intelligent buildings: A technical and conceptual review

K Al Sayed, A Boodi, RS Broujeny, K Beddiar - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems in buildings are a major
source of global operational CO 2 emissions, primarily due to their high energy demands …

Building heating load forecasting based on the theory of transient heat transfer and deep learning

Z Shi, R Zheng, R Shen, D Yang, G Wang, Y Liu… - Energy and …, 2024 - Elsevier
Reliable and accurate heating load forecasting can provide comprehensive information for
the monitoring and control of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) in buildings …

[HTML][HTML] Predicting whole-life carbon emissions for buildings using different machine learning algorithms: A case study on typical residential properties in Cornwall, UK

L Zheng, M Mueller, C Luo, X Yan - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Whole-life carbon emissions (WLCE) studies are critical in assessing the environmental
impact of buildings and promoting sustainable design practices. However, existing methods …

[HTML][HTML] Feedback Control in Swedish Multi-Family Buildings for Lower Energy Demand and Assured Indoor Temperature—Measurements and Interviews

D Olsson, P Filipsson, A Trüschel - Energies, 2023 - mdpi.com
Europe needs to save energy, and lowered indoor temperature is frequently promoted as
part of the solution. To facilitate this, heating control systems with feedback from indoor …

[HTML][HTML] A cost-effective and heuristic approach for building energy consumption prediction: BES model calibration and forecasting algorithm

TK Lee, JU Kim - Energy and Buildings, 2024 - Elsevier
Building energy simulation methods for predicting energy consumption suffer from
limitations, including high costs, time-consuming processes, and significant prediction …