Multi-disciplinary Energy Auditing of Educational Buildings in Azerbaijan: Case Study at a University Campus
Abstract One of the ways to contribute of improving international stability is the optimization of energy consumption and saving of the natural resources. Buildings are the largest consumers of energy in Azerbaijan. There is an opportunity for implementing optimal energy conservation measures in the buildings through detailed multi-disciplinary energy auditing. These audits have a critical role in increasing resource and energy efficiency, and environmental stability. This article describes the workflow of building auditing, the main steps and methodology for the optimal estimation of engineering systems and the thermal comfort, the protocol used to answer questions regarding energy efficiency and indoor air quality. The case study was done on the campus of Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction. During the audit, a special software was used to calculate the financial cost and effectiveness of proposed energy saving measures. The environmental benefits and reduction in CO2 emissions were estimated.