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Effect of implementing building energy efficiency labeling in China: A case study in Shanghai

Yu, Y; Cheng, J; You, S; Ye, T; Zhang, H; Fan, M; Wei, S; (2019) Effect of implementing building energy efficiency labeling in China: A case study in Shanghai. Energy Policy , 133 , Article 110898. 10.1016/j.enpol.2019.110898. Green open access

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Abstract

The building energy efficiency labeling (BEEL) scheme has been adopted in China since 2008. However, until now, its effect on the actual building energy efficiency has not been accurately established. The objective of this study was to investigate this effect through a case study in Shanghai, China. Additionally, by performing a thorough review, potential barriers for implementing the BEEL scheme in major areas of China were analyzed. The results indicated that 1) the energy use intensity of labeled commercial office buildings in Shanghai followed a normal distribution, with an average value of 79.14 kWh/(m2a); 2) the energy-saving rate and energy consumption exhibited an inversely proportional relationship for residential buildings, but this relationship was not applicable for commercial office buildings; 3) for Shanghai, ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) and variable refrigerant volume systems are more appropriate for commercial office buildings, and GSHPs and split air conditioners are more useful for residential buildings. The potential barriers were classified into three main categories—technical, political, and awareness—and corresponding solutions were proposed. The authors hope that this study can promote the adoption of the BEEL scheme in China.

Type: Article
Title: Effect of implementing building energy efficiency labeling in China: A case study in Shanghai
Open access status: An open access version is available from UCL Discovery
DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2019.110898
Publisher version: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2019.110898
Language: English
Additional information: This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions.
Keywords: Building, Energy efficiency labeling, Chinese labeling scheme, Energy-efficient building, Barrier analysis
UCL classification: UCL
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS
UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > UCL BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment
URI: https://discovery-pp.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10098292
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