In Spain you need to consider
http://www.codigotecnico.org/cte/export/sites/default/web/galerias/archivos/documentosCTE/DB_HE/DBHE-2013-11-08.pdf Now a days no mandatory U values exists
Two criteria are mandatory a)
Limitation to energy demand for heating and cooling b)
Limitation no renewable primary energy for heating + cooling + DHW+ lighting (only non residential buildings) c)
Some thermal solar energy is mandatory for DHW d)
In some buildings some quantity of photovoltaic energy is mandatory Josep Solé Sustainibility & Technical Manager TOIP mobile phone:51220 TOIP computer:58591 Móvil +34 606 42 32 14 De: EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
For Italy consider D.Lgs. 192/2005, pp. 16 and the following ones: http://efficienzaenergetica.acs.enea.it/doc/dlgs_192-05_coordinato.pdf Actually, the U-values are considered only for refurbishments. For new constructions the Italian law considers the heating + DHW requirements, calculated according to Italian standards (quasi-steady-state method). __._,_.___ Posted by: <josep.sole@xxxxxxxxxxx> Primary EnergyPlus support is found at: http://energyplus.helpserve.com or send a message to energyplus-support@xxxxxxxx The primary EnergyPlus web site is found at: http://www.energyplus.gov The group web site is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EnergyPlus_Support/ Attachments are currently allowed but be mindful that not everyone has a high speed connection. Limit attachments to small files. EnergyPlus Documentation is searchable. Open EPlusMainMenu.pdf under the Documentation link and press the "search" button. __,_._,___ |