Christos Italos

Christos Italos

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Christos Italos


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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

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5 April 2024 in Buildings
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Ioannis VardopoulosIoannis Vardopoulos
Ioannis Vardopoulos
Mst SantamourisMst Santamouris
Mst Santamouris
Antonis A. ZorpasAntonis A. Zorpas
Antonis A. Zorpas
Giovanni BaroneGiovanni Barone
Giovanni Barone
CIChristos Italos
Christos Italos
Constantinos VassiliadesConstantinos Vassiliades
Constantinos Vassiliades
Energy Performance Certification (EPC) systems are pivotal in addressing the global energy challenge, particularly in the building sector. This study evaluates the efficacy of the EPC offered by the Simplified Building Energy Model interface designed to indicate compliance with the Cypriot building regulations, widely known as iSBEM-Cy Version 3.4a, by examining a typical residential unit in Cyprus. Data on construction features and electromechanical systems were collected, and actual monthly electricity and oil bills were analyzed to determine the total primary energy consumption. Various factors were considered, including energy efficiency and operational parameters for heating, cooling, lighting, auxiliary systems, and domestic hot water. The building energy performance was simulated using iSBEM-Cy, allowing for comparison with real-world energy consumption. Notable discrepancies were observed, particularly in cooling, with deviations reaching 377.4%. Conversely, domestic hot water consumption exhibited minimal variance at 7%, while heating and lighting showed moderate discrepancies (24.3% and −113.9%, respectively). This study underscores the need for rigorous evaluations to shape effective EPC and provides insights into building energy performance in Mediterranean Cyprus. This research contributes to the broader discourse on sustainable construction practices by aligning simulation results with real-world energy consumption.