Overview
Trinidad and Tobago’s energy use intensity is high in both residential and commercial applications. This can be primarily attributed to the country’s subsidized energy cost, which makes energy efficiency return on investment (ROI) calculations ostensibly unattractive.
Subsidies are slowly being removed and thus the ROI will become more feasible. Energy in Trinidad is generated from fossil fuels which embody significant global warming potential resulting in climate change. Fossil fuels are a finite resource and therefore must be utilized wisely whilst alternative energy sources are developed.
The aim is to promote energy efficiency to reduce financial strain on both the customer and the State whilst reducing the country’s carbon footprint.
Intent
To establish a baseline of energy efficiency performance and in turn, reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with excessive energy use.
Methodology
Compare the annual energy use intensity (EUI) of the space to the set baseline performance annual EUI for a similar space.
Requirement
Option 1 – Measurement Path
Evaluate the energy use intensity (EUI) of the space using the following documentation
- Energy bills for the last 6 to 12 months for the facility
- Floor plans of the space
- Usage of space (including average number of occupants)
- Description and quantity of all equipment using energy within the space
Performance Calculation
Baseline EUI performance for commercial office space:
- 67.3 kBtu/ ft2 per year (19.72 kWh/ ft2 per year) or (212.26 kWh/ m2 per year)
Recognition Award Criteria
Evaluated space must meet equal or be lower than the baseline EUI performance.
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