- 1. March 2026
NEW STUDY: EASI ZERo partners investigate how digital simulation can help with more efficient energy renovation
In this recent study, EASI ZERo partners compare digital simulations using the tools IDA ICE and EnergyPlus, against 16 days of laboratory measurements in a physical test cell, to assess the thermal performance of the novel and sustainable EASI ZERo building materials.
Both tools showed good agreement with measurements, with EnergyPlus performing slightly better overall, while IDA ICE gave marginally better predictions for the test wall surface temperature.
These findings help improve the reliability of building energy simulations. This is an important step toward better renovation design and lower CO₂ emissions.
Title of the study: "Simulation and Validation of Building Renovation Components: A Case Study Using IDA ICE and EnergyPlus"
Authors: Roberta Moschetti (SINTEF), Alessia Losini (CEA Liten), Amandine Piot (CEA Liten), Mirco Riganti (Leitat Technological Center) & Alessandro Nocente (SINTEF).
Link to the study: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-032-14019-7_24
Please note: The article is published through Springer and may require institutional or paid acccess