Energy savings versus costs of implementation for demand side management strategies within an energy-efficient tropical residence

摘要: As renewable energy sources and net-zero homes become increasingly pervasive within the residential building industry, further reductions in consumption patterns will occur through demand side management (DSM). DSM can include measures such as energy-efficient system design, automated control systems, or policies monitoring systems intended to alter user behavior. For an modern residence designed a tropical context, several strategies are considered for operational-phase consumption: lightweight, thermally high-performing envelope, installation of light dimmers enhance lighting, comparison solar hot water versus point-of-use electric heater produce bathing demands. The energy-consumption savings associated with three simulated normalized per cost implementation basis kWh 1000 Thai Baht (THB) comparison. results show that financial investments low-energy heaters (i.e., heating systems) result relatively higher unit investment than other two strategies. Conversely, well-insulated envelope is highly expensive relative its over 25-year time frame. insulated dimmers, production evaluated at 80, 609 657 kWh/1000 THB investment, respectively.