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Thus the suppressed demand baseline
scenario is the energy that would be used to
fulfil thermal comfort without ceilings or ceiling
insulation (“the existing equipment”) as per the
case where no suppressed demand exists. In
order to determine the baseline, a theoretical
thermal performance model - QUICK6 - is
used. The model calculates the amount of
energy needed to reach thermal comfort of
21ºC for two diurnal heating periods (mornings
and evenings) based on non-sleeping
occupancy during the coldest season (four
months). Non-sleeping occupancy was used
as an indication of when heating is required.
Non-sleeping occupancy is revealed by the
monitored electrical signals for light and other
appliance usage. The thermal performance
improvements use theoretical and empirical
data to provide annual and diurnal heating
periods and levels of thermal comfort. Once
fed into the model, these provide the following
graphical interpretation of the suppressed
baseline emissions scenario.
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