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Proceedings of eSim 2004: 3th Conference of IBPSA-Canada

     

INVESTIGATION OF THE IMPACT OF ELECTRICITY RATE AND MIX ON OPTIMUM GREEN BUILDING DESIGN

Weimin Wang, Radu Zmeureanu, Hugues Rivard

Abstract: This paper presents an optimization model that minimizes life cycle cost and life cycle environmental impact. Impact categories considered in this study are expanded from operating energy consumption to nonfuel natural resources and waste emissions with global/continental and long-lasting impacts such as global warming and acidification. Design variables are building envelope-related parameters usually determined at the conceptual design phase. Using the optimization model, the impact of electricity rate and mix on the optimum building design is studied. The investigation is carried out for Montreal using three electricity scenarios with different rates and mix. It is found that the electricity rate and mix have a large impact on the optimum design.
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esim2004_11