Bridging the Gap: Industrialization and Key Performance Indicators in Deep Energy Renovations
As the European Union's building stock accounts for 40% of energy consumption, addressing the deep energy renovation gap is more critical than ever. This article, authored by researchers at Universitat Politècnica de València and partners of the INPERSO project, delves into the transformative potential of industrialized processes for energy renovations. The study emphasizes the use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as vital tools for evaluating progress, fostering collaboration, and ensuring sustainability.
Highlights of the research
1. Economic Indicators: Focused on cost-efficiency, indicators such as Initial Investment Cost (IIC) and Global Unitary Cost (GUC) allow stakeholders to assess financial feasibility and long-term savings.
2. Environmental Indicators: Indoor air quality, thermal, acoustic, and visual comfort indicators ensure that renovations prioritize user health and well-being.
3. Energy Indicators: Metrics like Primary Energy Consumption (PEC) and Renewable Energy Share (RES) highlight energy efficiency and the integration of sustainable sources.
4. Technological and Social Indicators: User satisfaction, health impact assessments, and the effectiveness of smart systems reflect a user-centric approach.
Key insights and challenges
The performance gap between projected and actual outcomes persists, influenced by user behavior and technological adaptation. This challenge is to be furtherly explored in later stages of the project.
Administrative and cultural barriers hinder innovation, particularly in heritage buildings.
Despite challenges, KPIs bridge these gaps, enabling informed decision-making and scalable solutions.
A Call to Action for Stakeholders
Through INPERSO’s methodology, incorporating prefabrication and smart systems, we propose a replicable model for achieving nearly zero-energy buildings (nZEB). For policymakers, developers, and researchers, this is an urgent call to prioritize industrialized renovations. By leveraging KPIs, we can ensure a sustainable future, enhancing building performance and user satisfaction across the EU.
Information about the Full Publication
Title: Measuring the Influence of Industrialization in Deep Energy Renovations: A Three-Case Study Utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Authors: Juan G. Secondo-Maglia, José Luis Alapont-Ramón, Marco De-Rossi-Estrada, and Santiago Sánchez Gómez.
