Basic actions to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings in operation

Numerous studies have focused on improving energy efficiency in commercial buildings. Engineers and researchers have developed complex methods to improve energy efficiency, but buildings are often managed by non-specialised technicians who need understandable and cost-effective actions to implement in their buildings. This paper presents basic actions on which to base improvements in energy efficiency in commercial buildings in operation. Furthermore, obtained results and details of the implementation of these techniques in various buildings in the Universitat Politècnica de València are presented.This research work has been possible with the support of the Universitat Politecnica de Valencia through grant CE19990032.Escrivá Escrivá, G. (2011). Basic actions to improve energy efficiency in commercial buildings in operation. Energy and Buildings. 43(11):3106-3111. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2011.08.00631063111431