Benchmarking NZEB Standards with Commission Recommendations
The transition toward Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings (NZEBs) is a key pathway to achieving sustainable development goals and reducing building-sector emissions. However, comparing NZEB performance remains challenging due to variations in climatic conditions, calculation methodologies, and primary energy factors. This study introduces a systematic benchmarking framework to evaluate NZEB performance through standardized simulation and normalization approaches aligned with Commission recommendations. Comparative Framework for NZEB Assessment Assessing NZEB performance across different contexts requires a harmonized methodological foundation. The research employs comparative analysis across residential and office building typologies to examine differences in thermal performance, primary energy use, and renewable integration levels. By applying correction factors for climatic variation, the study enhances comparability and consistency in evaluating building energy performance. Metho...