Better Energy Systems in the Built Environment: BIES

Become the boss in your own house (Baas In Eigen huiS — BIES)

status: project development

quick facts

methodology and set of tools

Develops a methodology and a set of tools to make digital tools for buildings more accessible

building and renovation projects

Focuses on building and renovation projects within the Netherlands

positive climate impact

Maximises positive climate impact and accelerates the energy transition

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problem

Climate-positive apartment buildings have enormous potential to mitigate climate change and contribute to the energy transition. Still, residents often face unexpected challenges, which calls for awareness programs and behavioural change.

solution

Develop a methodology and set of tools to ensure that residents can use new energy systems effectively and in a way that fits their lifestyle.

project overview

  • As we transition to local energy communities powered by sustainable technologies, the complexity of these systems needs to be clear for residents. Residents face unexpected challenges in innovative housing projects such as climate-positive apartment buildings with solar panels, batteries, and heat pumps. Despite the promise of sustainability and cost savings, many residents have high electricity bills and experience frustration, calling for a better match between technology, required knowledge and behaviour.

  • Maximise the positive climate impact of the building while increasing residents’ perceived comfort, and accelerate the energy transition by offering clear, actionable solutions for residents.

expected outcomes

  • Greater trust of users, owners, and other stakeholders of climate-friendly buildings, including underrepresented groups, in the new energy stems

  • The technology matches user behaviour better, leading to more accurate savings forecasts and increased user satisfaction

  • Key stakeholders will be motivated to apply BIES’s tools beyond the test locations, ensuring sustainability and potential further development of the tools