EDYCE (Energy flexible DYnamic building CErtification) is the natural evolution of the conventional Energy Performance Certification into real-time optimization of building performance and comfort, by capturing the building’s dynamic behaviour, and at the same time providing transparent feedback, through an intuitive interface.

E-DYCE will drastically increase the reliability of the energy performance assessment process. It will support communication between labelling professionals and building owners, to cultivate benefits in both indoor climate and energy savings. It is complementary to current EPC labeling method and not competitive, bringing and standing for all the value of the next generation of certification and building energy assessment.

In the current generation of steady-state EPCs the free-running potential of buildings is not considered, neither are included in the labeling stock buildings without heating installed or those of old cultural heritage. On the opposite side, smartness in buildings easy to cope with changes, is not rewarded when buildings are labeled. Overheating, low comfort, demotivation for renovations can be named, as results of poor decisions taken through EPCs.

The transition to dynamic calculations must be supported by optimized and structured processes: efficient input data acquisition, data storage, interoperability, and transparent presentation and communication with the user.

E-DYCE aligned with current Energy Performance Building Directive (EPBD) and Near Zero Energy Building (nZEB) definitions, can be applied to any building of any typology, location or smartness level and will generate substantial savings of one energy class by guiding the user to unlock the potential of free-running operation.

In very short the inspection process will perform the following functions:

• Validate existing building related resources
• Validate the baseline operating conditions model (for similar buildings)
• Collect non-available information
• Assist the owner in the selection of an appropriate monitoring plan through extensive simulation and optimization techniques

Partners:

• AALBORG UNIVERSITET
• POLITECNICO DI TORINO
• CORE INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY OE
• EMTECH GMBH
• ESTIA SA
• AGENZIA NAZIONALE PER LE NUOVE TECNOLOGIE, L'ENERGIA E LO SVILUPPO ECONOMICO SOSTENIBILE
• SIMVOULI IGIEINIS KAI ASFALIAS GENIKI EXOTERIKI YPIPIESIA PROSTASIAS KAI PROLIPSIS ANONIMOS ETAIRIA
• DEPARTEMENT DU TERRITOIRE
• COMUNE DI TORRE PELLICE
• NEOGRID TECHNOLOGIES APS

Start date: 1 September 2020 - End date: 31 August 2023