A systematic translational mapping comparing smart readiness indicator (SRI) and BACS standard (EN ISO 52120-1) under EPBD 2024 recast
By: Kriti Bhalla, Malabika Basu and Ciara Ahern
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.66506/ed.49 | Journal eISSN: 3119-4044
Language: English
Page range: 9 - 9
Submitted on: May 19, 2026
Accepted on: Sep 8, 2026
Published on: Sep 24, 2026
Published by: European Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (eceee)
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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