Opportunities for Implementation of MPC in Commercial Buildings

Abstract Commercial and Institutional (CI and b) to provide detailed review of prototypical C&I building categories to identify those that are the most suitable for the application of MPC. C&I buildings that exhibit thermal mass, high solar gains, discrete occupancy periods, and the opportunity to vary temperature setpoints represent best candidates for MPC application. Offices and education buildings are best candidates based on their use profile, construction, and ubiquity.