Energy Efficiency Analysis in Korça Regional Hospital

Abstract

In this research work, we have analysed some of the key challenges associated with energy efficiency (EE) in hospital buildings. As the building sector is one of the most important energy users in Albania, our focus will be on hospitals as a complex building typology. A general overview and analysis of the building envelope where energy consumption in hospitals will be given. Afterward the focus will be on energy audit as a process that will facilitate the improvement of energy efficiency in this building typology. In order to prioritise energy efficiency measures some economic indicators will be introduced. The aim is to present an alternative model for energy auditors and energy managers. All these analyses and procedures will be carried out at Korça Regional Hospital. This analysis will assist decision makers in selecting the most appropriate EE measures from among many influential parameters.