Customised in Romanian, the Energy Performance Classification Tool quickly provides an assessment of the energy performance of any building, based on initial information related to the existing automation and control system, as well as the energy management of that building. The Siemens tool follows step-by-step the assessment methodology included in the BACS – EN ISO 52120-1 profile standard and meets the requirements of the Nearly zero-emission building (nZEB) standard for new buildings.
For both residential and non-residential buildings (office, educational, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, wholesale & retail), the Energy Performance Classification Tool provides the starting point for assessing energy performance. “In the European Union, estimates show that 97% of buildings require renovation, both in terms of energy efficiency and the quality of their indoor environment,” says Daniel Barciuc, CEO Siemens Romania. “Siemens takes a holistic approach to achieving building sustainability goals. Our solutions can transform energy inefficient buildings into intelligent ecosystems with a superior class of energy performance, remotely manageable with the help of analysis and data interpretation applications”, added Daniel Barciuc.
By 2050, the world’s population will reach 9.7 billion people, 90% of whose time will be spent in buildings (Source – UN data). These buildings consume 40% of available primary energy and 75% are energy inefficient (Source – Alliance To Save Energy, EU, UNEP, EPA).
Buildings can be grouped according to the following energy classes: A – High Performance, B – Advanced Performance, C – Standard, D – Inefficient.
The Energy Performance Classification Tool takes into account the performance of various automation installations (heating, domestic hot water, cooling, ventilation and air conditioning control, etc.) and the energy management of homes and buildings. Once logged into this platform based on an email address and password and according to the information provided, a detailed Report is generated on the selected building control and automation efficiency class (BAC) and includes a list of recommended actions to improve energy efficiency.
“The near-zero emissions building standard is already applicable to all new buildings and major renovations in our country,” explains George Zapan, Business Unit Head, Siemens Building Products, “Siemens solutions meet this standard and optimize building performance while improving the comfort, productivity and safety of the people working inside. Our product offering for buildings includes HVAC automation, fire detection and protection and cybersecurity solutions. All of these integrate into Desigo CC or Cerberus DMS management platforms,” he added.