Compare Building Energy Models with BIM Energy Renovation

Compare building energy models and maximise your building’s energy efficiency and investment returns with BIM Energy Renovation.

The Compare module helps you answer critical questions about buildings’ energy savings and investment returns, addressing key issues like potential energy savings, optimal renovation focus, required investment, and return on investment (ROI) over time.

By offering a structured approach to evaluating energy efficiency measures, the Compare module enables you to make informed decisions and prioritise renovations that offer the best returns. Whether managing a portfolio of properties or focusing on a single project, the software provides the insights needed to maximise energy performance and financial benefits.

Easily Create Alternatives to Compare Building Energy Models

Create Alternative: Explore energy-saving upgrades by using the automated “create alternative” model in the Building Module.
Select Improvement Measures: Choose from six default measures: roof insulation, change ventilation, change windows, renovate windows, add heat pump, and add solar panels, or customise from the Catalog.
Automatic Model Duplication: The software automatically duplicates the base model with the selected measures.
Focus on Relative Impact: Initial energy calculations need not match actual use precisely; focus on the relative impact of energy-saving measures.
Evaluate Alternatives: Compare each alternative against the base model for energy performance and investment returns.

Compare Building Energy Models - Create Alternatives

Compare Building Energy Models Efficiency Scenarios

The Compare module allows you to delve deeper into the energy performance of your building models. By analysing different scenarios, you can assess the effectiveness of various measures and make data-driven decisions. This step is crucial for understanding how different interventions can impact overall energy efficiency and financial viability.

The initial energy calculation for the base case does not need to precisely match the actual energy use of the existing building for effective energy analysis. The focus is on the relative impact of the various energy-saving measures, not the absolute starting value. By following this approach, the software enables you to make meaningful comparisons and identify the best strategies to reduce energy consumption and maximise ROI.

Once you have created alternative models, the Compare module generates detailed comparisons, highlighting key metrics such as energy consumption, cost savings, and ROI.

This enables you to visualise the potential benefits of each measure and make informed choices about which strategies to implement. The ability to compare scenarios side by side ensures that you can optimise your renovation plans for maximum efficiency, profitability and environmental goals.

Compare Building Energy Models - Scenarios

Annual Energy Cost Savings

With BIM Energy Renovation, users can efficiently explore potential annual energy cost savings by visualising and comparing the impacts of different proposed measures. The platform provides a detailed overview of payback periods and investment costs for each proposed measure, facilitating well-informed financial decisions.

This analysis tool helps identify which proposals offer the highest savings and understand how these improvements can affect the building’s energy performance over time. Users can assess which investments are most cost-effective and plan for the updates that provide the best return. This feature is not only a tool for saving money but also a strategic resource for promoting sustainability initiatives.

Evaluation of Payback Periods

BIM Energy Renovation offers an in-depth analysis of payback periods for different energy efficiency measures, making it easier to assess their financial viability. Detailed evaluation of these measures includes:

Initial Investment Costs: Users can input specific investment costs for each measure, providing a basis for financial comparisons.
Calculation of Payback Periods: The system calculates how long it takes for the investment to pay for itself through the achieved energy savings.
Comparison of Energy Consumption Before and After: Visualisation of energy usage before and after implementing measures helps clearly see the impact of each measure.

Compare Building Energy Models - Payback Analysis

This detailed review allows users to assess not only the direct return on their investments but also to consider the long-term environmental and economic benefits. Using BIM Energy Renovation for these purposes strengthens a company’s decision-making matrix, leading to well-supported investments that promote both profitability and sustainability.

Energy Classes and Climate Impact

BIM Energy Renovation enables comparisons of energy usage and climate impact from different energy efficiency measures. Quickly determine the building’s energy class from A to G, according to the latest Swedish BBR 29 standards. By visualising the energy class achieved by each measure, users can choose the most environmentally friendly options. This can also be significant for ensuring compliance with future requirements and loan financing.

This information supports investment decisions that not only reduce energy consumption but also contribute to a more sustainable future. Efficient management and presentation of this data help identify measures that optimise energy usage and minimise climate impact.

Compare Building Energy Models - Energy Class

Compare Building Energy Models - Climate Impact

The Compare module is an essential tool for professionals seeking to optimise energy savings and investment returns. By creating and analysing different renovation scenarios, you can make informed decisions, enhance sustainability, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Leverage the power of BIM Energy Renovation to achieve your energy efficiency goals and drive meaningful change in your projects.

Create Alternatives: Easily create alternatives to compare build energy models with suggested measures against the base model.
Energy Scenarios: Effectively evaluate and compare different energy efficiency measures.
Optimise Energy Savings: Identify which renovations will yield the highest energy savings across your property portfolio.
Informed Decision-Making: Use data-driven insights to guide your renovation strategies and improve energy efficiency.
Strategic Investment: Focus on the renovations that offer the best return on investment.

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