Title Improving the Operational Stage of Zero Energy Building Certification System Using an Energy Self-Consumption Ratio Metric
Authors 권순범(Kwon, Soon-Bum) ; 박관용(Park, Gwan-Yong) ; 박덕준(Park, Duk-Joon)
DOI https://doi.org/10.5659/JAIK.2026.42.2.217
Page pp.217-225
ISSN 2733-6247
Keywords Zero Energy Building; Energy Independence Ratio; Energy Self-consumption Ratio; Certification System
Abstract To address grid instability associated with the current Energy Independence Ratio (EIR)-centric ZEB certification, this study introduces the Energy Self-Consumption Ratio (SCR) as a complementary metric. Using operational data from a laboratory building, SCR variations were examined across photovoltaic (PV) capacity scenarios designed to meet different EIR targets. The results show a clear inverse relationship: higher EIR levels lead to sharply increased surplus power and reduced SCR. This indicates that focusing solely on higher EIR grades can unintentionally increase the grid burden. To mitigate this issue, the study proposes a new ZESC Grade system that rewards buildings achieving high SCR, supplementing the existing EIR-based criteria.