Harmonizing Photovoltaics and Energy Efficiency Metrics in Buildings

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This project will identify a set of metrics and data-driven approaches that can help the building technology industry better assess the value of a building that uses solar energy, energy-efficiency technologies, and other distributed energy. By using an existing suite of building-to-grid models, this project team will model the complex interactions and potential value of building energy loads and solar photovoltaics (PV) under different grid conditions. The project will also provide a new method for incorporating time-sensitive data, like value of electricity, into building energy analysis that will help create a common analytical framework for valuing solar and energy-efficiency technologies. This is a joint project with BETO.