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RE2020 Thermal Study

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RE2020 Indicators

Bbio

Bioclimatic need, building envelope.

Cep

Primary energy consumption.

Cep,nr

Non-renewable energy.

DH

Degree-hours summer discomfort.

Ic Energy

Energy carbon impact.

Ic Construction

Materials carbon impact.

Documents

Building Permit Certificate

Planning permission.

Completion Certificate

End of works.

RSET Summary

Standardized results.

Technical Sheet

Calculation details.

LCA

Life Cycle Assessment.

Recommendations

Energy optimizations.

Features

Field Survey

Building survey, materials.

Photos

Construction documentation.

Results

Indicators, compliance.

Signature

Thermal engineer, project owner.

Offline Mode

Survey without connection.

PDF Report

Official certificates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main requirements of RE2020?+
RE2020 (effective January 1, 2022) is based on 3 pillars: energy performance (Bbio, Cep, Cep_nr), summer comfort (DH — Degree-Hours of discomfort), and carbon impact (Ic_construction, Ic_energy). Thresholds are progressive: 2022, 2025, 2028, 2031. A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of the building is mandatory over 50 years.
What is the difference between Bbio, Cep and Cep_nr?+
Bbio (Bioclimatic Need): intrinsic building performance (insulation, orientation, solar gains), without systems. Cep (Primary Energy Consumption): total consumption including heating, cooling, DHW, lighting, ventilation. Cep_nr (non-renewable): share of consumption from fossil fuels. Bbio is the first indicator to check as it drives the design.
Is the RE2020 thermal study mandatory?+
Yes, for all new buildings subject to building permits since January 1, 2022 (residential) and July 1, 2022 (commercial). The RE2020 certificate at permit filing is mandatory (generated by calculation software). A final compliance certificate is also required at work completion. Non-compliance is a criminal offense (article L.152-4 CCH).
How is summer comfort calculated in RE2020?+
The DH (Degree-Hours) indicator measures summer thermal discomfort without air conditioning. It sums the differences between indoor temperature and an adaptive comfort threshold (26-28 degrees depending on night/day). Low threshold: 350 DH (beyond this, penalty on Cep). High threshold: 1,250 DH (prohibited, project must be revised). Passive solutions are prioritized: solar protection, night ventilation, thermal mass.
Which software is approved for RE2020 calculation?+
Software must use the Th-BCE 2020 calculation engine validated by CSTB. Main approved software: Pleiades+COMFIE (Izuba), ClimaWin (BBS Slama), Perrenoud U22win (Fauconnet), ArchiWIZARD (Graitec). The engine integrates LCA calculation (carbon impact) with the INIES database for environmental data of construction products.

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