Diagnóstico e aplicação de ações de eficiência energética: estudo de caso em uma edificação

Abstract

Electricity consumption in Brazil is currently showing considerable growth. Part of this achievement is due to population growth associated to poor energy consumption practices in the nation. Thus, this work aims to propose to a mobility company's headquarters building energy efficiency actions linked to the implementation of an energy management system in order to mitigate problems related to irregular exploitation of electricity, guiding the best use and utilization of energy. To achieve the goal, this study suggests the replacement of fluorescent lamps by LED, since the latter consumes less energy, the replacement of air conditioners with efficiency lower than class A of the PROCEL seal, and the implementation of a system that provides the energy management in an effective way. Furthermore, modifications in the energy contract are analyzed and proposed, aiming at a reduction in the costs of the consumer unit studied. Assuming that the main purpose of the work is the selection of actions that reduce the consumption of electricity and consequently mitigate the environmental impacts brought about by the increase in energy consumption, the objective was achieved.