Energy and Buildings Journal Citation Rate 2026
0378-7788
eISSN 1872-6178
Elsevier BV
NL
Q1 Quartile Top Tier
About Energy and Buildings
Energy and Buildings (EB) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Building Energy and Comfort Optimization and Smart Grid Energy Management, published by Elsevier BV in NL, catalogued under ISSN 0378-7788 (e-ISSN 1872-6178). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.42 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model (APC ~$3890 USD). OpenAlex records 17,765 works and 829,083 citations, with an h-index of 286.
Energy and Buildings Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
Energy and Buildings has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 6.42, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Building Energy and Comfort Optimization research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
Energy and Buildings operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in Energy and Buildings should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare Energy and Buildings against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for Energy and Buildings
- Budget $3890 for the Article Processing Charge. Check if your institution or funder covers OA fees.
- This journal covers Building Energy and Comfort Optimization, Smart Grid Energy Management, Sustainable Building Design and Assessment. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0378-7788 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1872-6178 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV |
| Country | Netherlands |
| APC / Cost | $3890 USD |
In-depth profile & metrics
Energy and Buildings is published by Elsevier BV and based in Netherlands. It runs on a subscription or hybrid model with an article-processing charge of USD 3890.
In our subject taxonomy, Energy and Buildings is classified under Building Energy and Comfort Optimization, Smart Grid Energy Management, Sustainable Building Design and Assessment and Urban Heat Island Mitigation.
Energy and Buildings is indexed in OpenAlex. OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 6.423.
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Citation Rate
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Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6.423 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: Apr 24, 2026
Updated by: openalex_bulk
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