PNNL was charged by the Green Building Advisory Committee's Energy Use Intensity (EUI) Task Group to investigate whether a refined EUI metric that accounts for occupant density and utilization might provide a more accurate understanding of the true energy footprint of a building. The objectives of this study were to assess the influence of occupancy on building energy use and EUI in a few typical office buildings, where occupancy is based on the concept of a full-time equivalent occupant.
Revised: March 8, 2017 |
Published: January 20, 2017