In an effort to advance building digitalisation and energy efficiency, SMARTeeSTORY gathered for an internal training session on the Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI), a key tool introduced by the European Union's Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The session, led by TECNALIA and RINA during the recent General Assembly, focused on the SRI framework, its benefits, and practical applications.

The SRI is designed to assess buildings' ability to optimise energy use, enhance occupant comfort, and interact with the energy grid. The training session provided an in-depth understanding of its methodology, which evaluates nine key domains, including heating, cooling, ventilation, and electric vehicle charging. With functionality levels ranging from basic to fully automated, the SRI aims to encourage smarter energy management in buildings.

Despite its voluntary adoption, the SRI presents new opportunities for early adopters, including improved building efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability benefits.

A key highlight of the training session was the demonstration SMARTeeSTORY SRI Web Tool, developed by TECNALIA, which allows users to simulate SRI calculations. Participants engaged in hands-on exercises, applying the tool to assess a hospital case study, analysing its heating, cooling, and energy efficiency performance. Attendees also shared valuable insights and feedback, contributing to further enhancements of the tool.

Stay tuned—the SMARTeeSTORY SRI Web Tool will soon be available to the public, bringing the power of smart building assessment to a wider audience!