E-DYCE, Energy Flexible Dynamic Building Certification, focuses on the development of a dynamic certification of buildings, supporting real-time optimisation of energy consumption and comfort and also addressing renovation roadmaps. Additionally, the E-DYCE logical approach combines smart technologies with low-tech solutions, including valorising the free-running potential of buildings in EPC labelling. This specific point is essential not only to reduce energy needs and valorise climatic-conscious passive techniques but also to consider and valorise historical buildings and traditional buildings, especially in Mediterranean areas, which rely, among other solutions, on natural ventilation. EDYCE will also present a strong focus on end-user changes in behaviour and on the personalization of EDYCE outcomes for different end-users, i.e., tenants and users, building operators, owners, etc., to collect feedback on building performances and recommend adaptation and retrofitting actions towards a reduction in energy uses and an increase in the energy performance of end-users living spaces.
This report aims to define dynamic and operational EPC specifications, focusing mainly on introducing E-DYCE-covered open issues and their connection with the EPBD-2018 Directive.