The inclusion of a financing evaluation of energy efficiency measures (EEMs) into energy performance assessment methods and EPC schemes, based on the cost-optimal methodology, is a necessary instrument for building owners to make decisions regarding building renovation and to plan the staged deep renovations. Harmonized economic and viability analysis based on energy saving estimation in EPC schemes will instil trust in the market and mobilize investments in energy efficiency based on energy renovations of existing buildings
ePANACEA project intends to integrate the cost-optimal methodology into energy performance assessment and certification schemes as a tool to evaluate the economic feasibility of integrated packages of business-as-usual (BAU) technologies and smart novel technical solutions.
This report includes a description of the ePANACEA cost-optimal methodology based on the adaptation of the CE cost-optimal framework as defined in the EU Guidelines [EU 2012a] and Regulation (EU) N° 244/2012 [EU 2012]. A description of all considered BAU technologies and novel and smart technical solutions is also included. Additionally, this report shows the implementation of the cost-optimal methodology in two case studies: a new residential building and an existing office building.
Finally, this document explores the integration of the economic assessment into staged deep renovation roadmaps and Building Renovation Passports (BRP).