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Net zero energy building: a review of current definitions and definition development in Belgium
Mlecnik, Erwin; Attia, Shady; Van Loon, Stefan
2011In Proceedings of Passive House 2011
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Keywords :
early zero energy’ buildings (nZEB); definitions; Belgium
Abstract :
[en] The recast of the European Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) requires the uptake of a definition of so called ‘nearly zero energy’ buildings (nZEB). Belgium was first to set a definition for a ‘net zero energy house’ (NZEB) in 2009. Every year the definition is revised for consistency with shortcomings and emerging issues. The Belgian definition raised many questions regarding (1) the net balance, (2) the application and calculation method (3) the indoor air quality and comfort, (4) energy use included in the balance, (5) the type of buildings, (6) the accepted renewable energy supply options, (7) the quality assurance and monitoring and (8) energy storage and the connection to the energy infrastructure. Therefore, the paper presents a review on the current Belgian definition and its market status in comparison with the international context. The aim of the paper is to review current definition discussions and pave the way to a more consistent definition.
Disciplines :
Chemical engineering
Author, co-author :
Mlecnik, Erwin
Attia, Shady  ;  Université de Liège - ULiège > Département ArGEnCo > Techniques de construction des bâtiments
Van Loon, Stefan
Language :
English
Title :
Net zero energy building: a review of current definitions and definition development in Belgium
Publication date :
07 October 2011
Event name :
Passive House Symposium 2011
Event place :
Brussels, Belgium
Event date :
7 october 2011
By request :
Yes
Audience :
International
Main work title :
Proceedings of Passive House 2011
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
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