2026 RGS Annual International Conference, London (United Kingdom). 01-04 September 2026
Summary:
Energy poverty, which remains a persistent challenge across Europe, is mainly driven by inefficient buildings, low incomes and high energy costs. In Spain, recent data show that more than one-fifth of households are unable to maintain adequate indoor temperatures, evidencing the need for an improved understanding of real energy consumption patterns and the design of effective renovation strategies. This study contributes to addressing this gap by developing calibrated digital twins of residential buildings to assess deep energy renovation scenarios in vulnerable contexts. The research focuses on multi-family residential blocks in Madrid, specifically in the district of Vallecas. [...]
Spanish layman's summary:
El estudio utiliza modelos energéticos calibrados con consumos reales para analizar el impacto de distintas estrategias de rehabilitación en edificios vulnerables de Madrid. El objetivo es identificar intervenciones capaces de reducir la pobreza energética y mejorar el confort de los hogares.
English layman's summary:
Using calibrated building energy models and real consumption data, this study evaluates retrofit strategies for vulnerable housing in Madrid. The aim is to identify interventions that improve comfort, reduce energy poverty and support fair decarbonization pathways.
Keywords: Energy Poverty, Digital Twins, Building Energy Simulation, Energy Retrofit.
Publication date: 01-Sep-2026.
Citation:
M. Morán Camacho, E.M. Arenas, R. Barrella, P. Dueñas, "Towards Just Renovation: Calibrated Digital Twins for Energy-Vulnerable Residential Buildings", presented at 2026 RGS Annual International Conference, London, United Kingdom, 01-04 September 2026
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