In the project the major progress in the modelling domain has been in the area of the application of Hybrid Method Engineering. Enterprise (Energy-Related) Behavioural Modelling viewpoints are identified according their domain, the level of technical granularity, the degree of formalisation, and cultural aspects of relevant community, towards the definition of skeleton activity profile models (energy related) that will utilize conceptual and technical results from ComVantage and BIVEE, further elaborate and adapt them to the needs of the OrbEEt Automated Operational Rating Framework.
So far the expected potential impacts in terms of socio-economic and wider societal implications are: (1) Obtaining several project products; (2) Energy savings; (3) Engagement of end users at pilot sites.
OrbEEt extends the concept of DECs towards delivering certificates of significantly enhanced spatio-temporal granularity by establishing a dynamic model-based approach (models, methods & tools) for a continuous estimation of their constituent metrics and indicators. DECs are continuously updated using actual building measurements and made available to occupants/visitors at almost real time. Enhanced DECs take into account all major loads related to organizational activities and most importantly, they will establish a direct link between energy performance and various elements of the organizational ecosystem (spaces/offices, teams & activities), allowing for a more systemic view (drill-down and drill-through) beyond typical DECs.
This is a main innovation introduced by ORBEET and was validated in the pilot sites of the project, with results highlighting the need for the adoption of a holistic and systemic approach in building management, considering also occupancy related parameters on the operational process.
Moreover, an important lesson learned during the project is that building occupants need to be specially treated towards the establishment of the concept. ORBEET attempted to involve the building occupants in the project activities from the early implementation phase and through a series of workshops, demonstrations of the captured data, along with the way these were treated, anonymized, processed and stored, the project partners achieved high acceptance rates among the occupants that were directly involved in the project.
Following the evaluation process in 4 different pilot sites, a summary of OrbEEt impact towards the implementation of energy efficiency strategies is provided:
OrbEEt Impact Achieved During the Project
Overall Energy Demand Reduction = 19.0 %
• Peak Demand Reduction = 23.0 %
• Overall Reduction on CO2 emissions = 25.0 %
• Consumer Engagement and Willingness to participate > 90%
• Engagement of externals in the project’s social media channels, events, workshops, open days = over 50.000 individuals
During the lifespan of the project, emphasis has been put on the dissemination strategy and methodology in order to encourage the use of foreground and the uptake of the project’s outcomes and consequently to maximize industrial and societal impact.
It should be noted that OrbEEt dissemination plan was not static. On the contrary, it has been often updated as new opportunities for dissemination appeared. Following reviewers’ recommendation during the first project review we expanded the dissemination channels and activities performed towards the dissemination of project results. The level of dissemination spans from local workshops and demo events, participation in events and conferences, scientific publications etc.… as reported in D5.2 D5.8 and D5.9 respective; summary provided in the following section.
