Energy Performance Analysis of USPCASE, NUST Islamabad Building using eQUEST

Abstract

Building sector consumes approximately 32 % of the final energy consumption globally. If energy efficiency measures are taken, building sector can save a significant portion of final energy consumption. To find the energy saving potential of any building, it is always worthwhile to analyze its energy consumption pattern. In this study, energy consumption of USPCASE, NUST, Islamabad building was modeled in eQUEST. Results obtained from eQUEST were validated by comparing it with actual energy consumption of the building. Afterwards, some energy efficiency measures were proposed, and their impact on final energy consumption of the building were investigated in eQUEST. Final annual energy consumption of the building was found to be 219.22 x 103 kWh. And if energy efficiency measures are taken, the final annual energy consumption can be reduced to 170.71 x 103 kWh.