| Description |
The main objective of the project “Mitigating climate change through improving energy efficiency in building sector” is to contribute to an enabling environment for improving energy efficiency in building sector and at that end contributing to climate change mitigation at national level.The main outputs of the project will be a national database on climate parameters per regions, an inventory of public buildings nationwide, and most effective investment-oriented energy efficient building programme. This project is considered as one of the components of a bigger programme, financed by the Austrian Development Cooperation, aimed at contributing to the improvement of energy efficiency in the country, and at the same time marking an important step towards meeting the requirement of the EU. The energy use in buildings is strongly related to the climate zone where it is located. Therefore, current energy codes and standards contain numerous requirements based on climate; e.g. minimum R-values for roof insulation and maximum solar heat gain coefficients (SHGCs) for window glazing. In order to develop successful measures for energy efficiency in buildings adequate and reliable data are needed on the building sector that will be further linked with the specific climate conditions in the country. Consequently, a consistent approach and an effective methodology for handling climate are needed. An adjusted climate classification needs to be developed to help improve the implementation of building energy codes and standards by making them climate-responsive. The First National Communication on Climate Change identifies seven climate regions in the country. Although the entire region of the country is small, the heterogeneity of climate conditions on this area is very high. This is also evident from the observations of air temperature and precipitation on selected fifteen meteorological stations analyzed within the First National Communication on Climate Change (2003) and the Second National Communication (2008). The locations represent different climatic types and subtypes in the regions of the country, which are a combination of three major climate drivers: Mediterranean, Continental and Alpine climate impacts. In the context of building regulations, climate zones are regions which are of sufficiently similar climate that a common solution for energy efficiency measures is possible and justifiable. Climatic variations will lead to considerable regional variations on the benefits of energy efficiency measures and must therefore be reflected in the provisions/Book of Rules. Based on the findings of the First and Second National Communication on Climate Change (2003, 2008) the project “Mitigating climate change through improving energy efficiency in building sector” will firstly develop a methodology to determine the required climate parameters. Additionally, data gaps will be filled by the collection of accurate and missing data. The developed climate maps and parameters will show unambiguously which requirements apply for each location in the country. Maps have proven useful as an effective way to enable code users to determine climate dependant requirements and should be therefore considered as valuable tool for the climate database. The table of climate criteria, on the other hand, provides an explanation of the underlying basis for the maps. The project will develop a database which among other will include, to extend possible, the following information: - Temperature: dry and wet bulb temperature, daily norms, hourly, monthly; January Average, July Average, Yearly Average; Frost days (i.e. Min. <0°C) to selected bases; Ice days (i.e. Max. <0°C) to selected bases; Summer days (i.e. Max.>25°C) to selected bases; Tropical days (i.e. Max. =>30°C) to selected bases; Annual summary of monthly temperatures to selected bases; Monthly and seasonal temperatures to selected bases
- Solar radiation: sunshine duration (daily); hourly solar radiation; relative or absolute sunshine duration January, July
- Cloudiness: Average cloud coverage Daily, Monthly, January, July, Annual
- Average heating degree days: Annual summary of monthly hdd to selected bases; Daily and monthly norms
- Cooling degree days: Annual summary of monthly cdd to selected bases; daily and monthly norms
- Precipitation: Daily, (hourly), Monthly; Winter total; Summer total; Year total; Days with precipitation in a year; Annual summary of monthly precipitation; Daily and monthly norms; Monthly and seasonal precipitation to selected bases
- Snow: daily) summary to selected bases; Annual summary to selected bases; Average heights of new snow to selected bases; Average snow height maximums to selected bases
- Humidity: Daily, Hourly; Average relative humidity, January, July, Year; Average vapor pressure, January, July, Year; Number of muggy days; Annual summary of monthly humidity to selected bases
- Air pressure: average air density (year); average monthly air density
- Wind: Wind direction and speed summaries; Annual summary of monthly or daily direction and speed
Climatic variations will lead to considerable regional variations on the benefits of energy efficiency measures and must therefore be reflected in the provisions/Book of Rules. The climate data needed to determine which requirements apply are however often not included in the standard or code document. There are several international best practices/European standards that utilize climate classifications to sustain energy codes and provide a roadmap how climate-depended requirements can be handled in energy codes. The project will develop an operational database to systematize the climatological data needed for the determination of locally accurate energy efficiency measures. The database will provide the main input parameters necessary for the component 2 of the ADA project. This component aims to improve the legalframework for energy Efficiency in the building sector in order toset the basis for implementing the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), through i.e. preparation of the Book of Rules, development of methodology for calculation of the energy performance of buildings, development of the software and other tools necessary for proper implementation of the Book of Rules and its methodology, and setting the minimum energy performance requirements for buildings. | Duties and Responsibilities | Scope of Work The Consultant is responsible for the assessment, evaluation and determination of the specialized technical aspects regarding the development of a Climate Database (Output 1 of the UNDP Energy Efficiency Project), with special emphasis on the required climate parameters per regions and its compatibility to country specific calculation methodology. The database will be used eventually for the development of a methodology for the calculation of the energy performance in buildings, which represents a cornerstone for the implementation of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). Scope of Work, Duties and Responsibilities Under the direct supervision and in close collaboration with the Project Manager, the consultant will be responsible for the following: - Review national laws, strategies and action plans that refer to/influence the development of a methodology for calculating the integrated energy performance of buildings and other important aspects of the assignment;
- Review the institutional setup for collection, processing, management and dissemination of climatological data;
- Identify available methodologies for the calculation of energy performance of buildings, and the climatological parameters required for each of them (implemented in the European Union and/or EU candidate countries);
- Assess the comparative advantages and disadvantages of these methodologies under special consideration of the country context and recommend the methodology that is considered as the best in the given context;
- Based on the recommended methodology, determine required climate parameters that should be incorporated in the climate database, (i.e. time interval/period, data format/type etc.);
- Indentify meteorological stations within the specified climate regions in the country and assess the parameters that are measured, frequency, operational capacity, etc.
- Review existing climate information, conduct climate data gap-analysis and provide recommendations for acquisition of missing data;
- Provide specific recommendations on further climate data requirements and public availability. In doing so closely examine compatibility with EU’s EPBD standards;
- Identify dependencies to relevant ADA Project Outputs and identify additional activities to address these dependencies;
- Present the draft report on a consultation workshop;
Expected Outputs The main output of the assignment will be: - A Report prepared. The report shall reflect all tasks as outlined above. Available methodologies for the calculation of energy performance of buildings and their corresponding climate parameter requirements shall be assessed and compared. Based on an analysis of the advantages/disadvantages of each methodology under special consideration of the country context, the methodology that is considered as the best in the given context shall be recommended. Based on the recommended methodology, the required climate parameters which should be incorporated in the climate database shall be determined. An assessment to which extent already existing climate parameters should be incorporated in the climate database, a gap-analysis and recommendations for acquisition of missing data shall represent an essential part of the report. Specific recommendations on further climate data compilation and public availability, as well as compatibility with EU’s EPBD shall be integrated in the report. The report shall include specification of dependencies to relevant ADA Project Outputs and Activities and the identification of additional activities to address these dependencies.
- Presenting of the findings of the final report at a consultation workshop that will be held in Skopje, FYR Macedonia.
Length of the document: not more than 25 pages. The report shall be prepared in English language. Terms and Conditions for provision of the services Communication: During the fulfillment of the assignment, the consultant will ensure regular communication and exchange of findings with the UNDP Project Manager. Report submission: - The draft report shall be submitted 30 days after signing the contract.
- The final report shall be submitted 45 days after signing the contract.
Payment: The payment for the service will be done in installments: - 25% upon signing the contract;
- 25% upon submission of the draft report;
- 50% upon approval of the report;
Important: International consultants applying for this consultancy shall include travel expenses for travelling to Skopje (2days stay) in their Lump sum financial offer. Evaluation method: Cumulative Analyzes (70% technical 30% financial offer) | Competencies | - Excellent knowledge of climatological issues;
- knowledge of climatological issues in the country is a strong asset;
- Excellent knowledge of the EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and its implementation in the context of EU Integration;
- Experience in drafting reports and strategic planning documents;
- Familiar with EU energy efficiency and climate change policies.
- Knowledge of the national environmental policies will be considered as asset;
| Required Skills and Experience | - University degree in fields relevant to the project (environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, meteorology, etc.);
- Advanced degree is a strong asset;
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in the field of the assignment;
- Experience in the implementation of similar projects;
- International experience in the field of the assignment is a strong asset;
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills;
- Fluency in English, with excellent writing skills;
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