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How Accurately Energy Audits Estimate the Required Investment in Energy Efficiency Measures?

Authors : Jasmina Mangafić, Azra Smječanin, Josip Nikolić

Published in: Interdisciplinary Advances in Sustainable Development II

Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland

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The chapter delves into the effectiveness of energy audits in accurately estimating investment needs for energy efficiency measures in Bosnia and Herzegovina. It compares the estimated investment values from detailed energy audits (DEA), designs, and final contract prices, revealing significant discrepancies. The study identifies several factors contributing to these discrepancies, including additional non-energy efficiency measures, market fluctuations, and changes in labor and material costs. The analysis highlights the need for updating the existing methodology for DEAs to enhance their accuracy and reliability. The chapter concludes with recommendations for improving the energy audit process, emphasizing the importance of external reviews, updating DEAs regularly, and incorporating new energy-efficient measures.

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Title: How Accurately Energy Audits Estimate the Required Investment in Energy Efficiency Measures?
Authors: Jasmina Mangafić
Azra Smječanin
Josip Nikolić
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland
Book: Interdisciplinary Advances in Sustainable Development II
Print ISBN: 978-3-031-46691-5

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-46692-2

Copyright Year: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-46692-2_4

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