Building Energy Data Exchange Specification

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Building Energy Data Exchange Specification
Type Program
Sponsor Organization Building Technologies Office
Top Organization Department of Energy
Creation Legislation N/A
Website Website
Purpose To provide a common data dictionary for building energy performance, facilitating the exchange and interoperability of energy data across various tools and applications to improve decision-making in energy efficiency and management.[1]
Program Start 2014
Initial Funding
Duration Indefinite
Historic Yes

Building Energy Data Exchange Specification (BEDES) is a data dictionary developed by the U.S. Department of Energy's Building Technologies Office, aimed at standardizing terms, definitions, and data formats related to building energy performance. It enables the seamless exchange and interoperability of energy data among various software tools and applications, enhancing the ability to make informed decisions on energy efficiency, building design, and management.[2]

Official Site

Goals

  • Standardize building energy data to facilitate data exchange.[3]
  • Support interoperability between different energy performance tools.
  • Improve data-driven decision-making in energy efficiency and building management.

Organization

BEDES is managed by the Building Technologies Office (BTO) within the DOE, with technical development led by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). The project involves a working group with representatives from government, industry, and academia. Funding for BEDES comes from DOE's budget allocations for building energy research, though specific amounts are not publicly detailed.

The leader of the program might hold a title like **BEDES Project Manager** or **Technical Lead for BEDES**.

Partners

  • No specific partnerships are listed, but BEDES engages with a broad community through its working groups.

History

BEDES was first released in 2014 after a nine-month technical working group process led by LBNL, aiming to solve the issue of data fragmentation in the building energy sector. Since then, it has been updated several times to reflect new technologies, data needs, and to expand its scope. Key historical events include the adoption of BEDES by various energy data platforms and its integration into tools like the DOE's Standard Energy Efficiency Data (SEED) Platform. BEDES has no legislative origin but is part of DOE's strategy to enhance energy data management.

Funding

While the initial funding specifics are not publicly detailed, BEDES is supported by DOE's ongoing commitment to energy efficiency research, with funding allocated for development, maintenance, and outreach.

Implementation

Implementation involves:

  • Continuous update and expansion of the BEDES dictionary.
  • Integration into software tools, databases, and schemas.
  • Engagement with stakeholders to ensure relevance and adoption.

BEDES is designed to be an evolving standard, with no defined end date.

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External links

Social media

  • No specific social media accounts for BEDES; follow the Department of Energy for updates.

References

  1. ↑ "Building Energy Data Exchange Specification (BEDES)". https://bedes.lbl.gov. Retrieved January 30, 2025. 
  2. ↑ "Building Energy Data Exchange Specification (BEDES)". https://bedes.lbl.gov. Retrieved January 30, 2025. 
  3. ↑ "Building Energy Data Exchange Specification (BEDES)". https://bedes.lbl.gov. Retrieved January 30, 2025. 
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