Minimize Energy Cost

• Title: Minimize Energy Costs
• Description: Energy use is optimized through knowledge of the usage schedules of systems, devices and appliances (HVAC-L (lighting) management systems, HVAC systems, building heating/cooling systems, building ventilation, rolling shutters and sun visors, domestic hot water systems)) and knowledge of occupancy patterns and use of local renewable and stored energy.
• Data Domain(s): Energy, Building Control
• Objectives: Building Energy Use Optimization
• Stakeholders: Building/Facility Owner, Energy Manager/Auditor
• Requirements: Building owner requirements, Energy
• Data Requirements: Building Devices, Building Behavior, Building Control, Energy
• LD benefits:

1. Publishing of data as LD using structured vocab supports easier access to data sources.

• Challenges:

1. heterogeneity of data
2. heterogeneity of building control protocols
3. accurate determination of occupancy

• Data is Processed during BLC Stage: Operation
• Uses Data Generated During BLC Stage: Planning and Design, Operation
• Data Standards Used:
• Associated Projects: Ambassador project
• External source(s):
• Use Case Description in BIM*Q Tool: BIM*Q Use Case
• Wiki contributors: Kris McGlinn (ADAPT-TCD)