Integration of Weather and Emission Predictive Control (WEPC) into Building Energy Simulations
Abstract
Buildings contribute significantly to global carbon emissions, highlighting the urgent need for improved sustainable operational practices. Enhanced efficiency promises cost savings amid climate concerns and digitalization and electrification trends. Intelligent controls are vital for integrating buildings into energy grids, crucial for achieving the EU's target of carbon neutrality by 2050 effectively managing the expanding availability of renewable energy sources. This paper aims to present a simulation-based framework for integrating Weather and Emission Predictive Control (WEPC) into building energy simulations, detailing how weather and emission forecast are simply incorporated to optimize control strategies.