ENERGY CHARACTERISTICS AND SAVINGS POTENTIAL IN OFFICE BUILDINGS

The present paper reports the findings of a monitoring campaign in 186 office buildings in Greece. The specific energy consumption of the buildings for heating, cooling, and lighting purposes, as well as the consumption of the office equipment is reported. The impact of the used systems, techniques, and components is investigated. The potential and the limitations of various energy conservation systems and alternative techniques is assessed. The present study provides useful information for efficient energy planning, as well as appropriate design and equipment selection, in office buildings.