The impact of climate conditions on energy consumption for heating and cooling of residential buildings

Abstract

This paper attempts to determine the influence of various climate conditions on energy consumption for heating and cooling of residential buildings. Ecological and economic aspects were also analysed. A single-family building erected in energy quality variants was considered. Its energy performance as well as heating and cooling costs in two locations in Poland were examined. The
impact of predicted climate changes on energy consumption and costs related to these changes were also analyzed. It was found that climate conditions and their predicted changes have a significant impact on energy consumption for heating and cooling of buildings, and consequently on the costs associated with maintaining adequate indoor air quality.