Decision support system for distributed energy resources and efficient utilisation of energy in buildings

Deregulation of energy sectors provides challenges and opportunities alike for operators of public buildings. Exposure to energy prices and CO² emissions restrictions create incentives to adopt more energy-efficient technologies. Yet, market and technological uncertainties necessitate decision support for risk management. We present a decision support system (DSS) being developed for integrated management of energy efficient buildings. This tool intends to provide decision support for building operators to help them meet their needs in a more efficient, less costly, and less CO₂ intensive manner. This paper gives an overview of the strategic DSS module and focuses how the operation DSS module has been conceived starting from mathematical formulation and ending with a validation exercise in a laboratory building.