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From calculated to real energy savings performance evaluation: an ICT-based methodology to enable meaningful do-it-yourself data collection

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Batey, M., Mourik, R. From calculated to real energy savings performance evaluation: an ICT-based methodology to enable meaningful do-it-yourself data collection. Energy Efficiency 9, 939–950 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12053-015-9415-6

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