An application of the degree-hours method to estimate the residential heating energy requirement and fuel consumption in Istanbul

Cold season heating energy requirements in buildings can be estimated with the degree-hours method based on human comfort levels and available meteoro logical temperature records for a given area. Such estimations are especial ly significant for cities where fossil fuel consumption must be eliminated in favor of clean energy alternatives to reduce air pollution. This paper c onsiders the city of Istanbul in Turkey and presents a detailed account for practical energy requirements and fuel consumption calculations. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.