Methodology for the analysis of energy and water performance in social housing: its application in the case of Malaga

Abstract

This study presents the methodology followed in the European R+D project ENERGYTIC “Technology, Information and Communication Services for Engaging Social Housing Residents in Energy and Water Efficiency”. This project focused on improving energy and water consumption using ICT solutions that provide a user-friendly system for monitoring and adapting energy and water consumption. Audits, user surveys, and onsite inspections were developed to characterize 700 social housing units involved in the project. Water and energy consumption patterns were obtained through monitored data and data provided by ENDESA and EMASA (water and electricity utility companies) for the city of Malaga. The main conclusions highlight limited potential for improving consumption, especially energy use, and emphasize the situation of energy poverty in this housing stock.