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In modern buildings, with the emphasis on indoor air quality and energy efficiency, many governments have already introduced a series of policies and rules. ...
According to statistics, 40% of the energy consumption in Europe comes from the building sector. This led the European Commission to create energy efficiency directives to improve the energy efficiency of buildings, introducing the concept of NZEB or Nearly ...
The Programme for Energy Efficiency in Buildings (PEEB) Cool includes 11 countries across four continents spanning seven different climates: the Mediterranean, humid subtropical, tropical, equatorial, arid, mountain, and continental. ...
As concerns over climate change continue to grow, the need for energy efficiency and renewable energy in buildings has become increasingly important. Banks have a critical role to play in financing various projects, but they face significant challenges, which include shifts in paradigm, digitalisation, data availability, and the ...
![The State of Energy Management in 2022 [Report]](/_ipx/q_80&s_240x145/https://d32zuqhgcrpxli.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJlZS1maWxlcyIsImtleSI6ImZpbGVzLzQ3MzU3L2FydGljbGVzLzEwOTczMTYvNDczNTdfNl8yMDIzMDExOTE3MjIzNTg4ODI0ODlfcmF3LnBuZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb250YWluIiwiYmFja2dyb3VuZCI6eyJyIjoyNTUsImciOjI1NSwiYiI6MjU1LCJhbHBoYSI6MX0sIndpZHRoIjoyNDAsImhlaWdodCI6MTQ1fX19 "The State of Energy Management in 2022 [Report]")
Impact of Energy Costs Unsurprisingly, rising energy costs were one of the key findings for businesses in 2022. ...
What are NZEBs and how do they contribute to Sustainable Development With 40% of energy consumption in Europe coming from buildings, the European Commission introduced the concept of buildings with nearly zero energy consumption, commonly called Near Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs). ...
![Energy Management in Historical Buildings [Case Study – Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau]](/_ipx/q_80&s_240x145/https://d32zuqhgcrpxli.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJlZS1maWxlcyIsImtleSI6ImZpbGVzLzQ3MzU3L2FydGljbGVzLzEwODgyMTgvNDczNTdfNl8yMDIyMTEwMjExMDg1NTYwNTQ2NjdfcmF3LnBuZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb250YWluIiwiYmFja2dyb3VuZCI6eyJyIjoyNTUsImciOjI1NSwiYiI6MjU1LCJhbHBoYSI6MX0sIndpZHRoIjoyNDAsImhlaWdodCI6MTQ1fX19 "Energy Management in Historical Buildings [Case Study – Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau]")
Energy Management in Historical Heritage The conservation of historical buildings, built decades or even centuries ago, can sometimes conflict with energy efficiency from a 21st-century perspective. ...
![Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings: Las Arenas [Case Study]](/_ipx/q_80&s_240x145/https://d32zuqhgcrpxli.cloudfront.net/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJlZS1maWxlcyIsImtleSI6ImZpbGVzLzQ3MzU3L2FydGljbGVzLzEwNzE2MjMvNDczNTdfNl8yMDIyMDYyMTEwMjMyMjYyMDUyOTlfcmF3LnBuZyIsImVkaXRzIjp7InJlc2l6ZSI6eyJmaXQiOiJjb250YWluIiwiYmFja2dyb3VuZCI6eyJyIjoyNTUsImciOjI1NSwiYiI6MjU1LCJhbHBoYSI6MX0sIndpZHRoIjoyNDAsImhlaWdodCI6MTQ1fX19 "Energy Efficiency in Commercial Buildings: Las Arenas [Case Study]")
The retail sector is undergoing numerous changes to achieve energy efficiency in commercial buildings, being more sustainable and convenient for the consumer. ...
Energy savings and energy efficiency play an essential role in the energy strategy of Western countries to achieve the energy transition objectives. ...
In this article, we will throw some light on energy-efficient buildings and how they are rapidly unlocking a plethora of possibilities with sustainable innovation. Even though most people have a basic understanding of the word ‘energy-efficiency’, let us begin by learning the fundamentals of an ...
Energy efficiency is like a long-distance race. The first kilometres are easy and if you train a little bit you will achieve big results. ...
So why is it so important to regularly track your energy efficiency projects? Mainly because with the information you will obtain during energy monitoring, you will be able to: 1. ...
Improving the energy efficiency of buildings and facilities is therefore one of the major challenges Europe is facing. ...
As we saw before, performance to date in addressing energy efficiency has been lacking, so let’s take a look at the current requirements of the Energy Efficiency Directive. ...
Initial Energy Grader data shows us that a huge range of organisations are keen to save energy, from small offices to huge factories and university campuses: It doesn’t matter if your building is old or new – Energy Grader can uncover potential savings even in centuries-old buildings, as some of ...
In addition, the improvements needed to reach cost-effective energy savings vary widely depending on the age and condition of the buildings, so building or retrofitting for energy efficiency involves case-by-case consultation with building energy specialists. ...
ByEnsia
Planning for Federal Sustainability in the Next Decade sets new greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets for federal agencies to reach by 2025 and increases renewable energy use and building efficiency, while reducing fleet emissions in the federal government. ...
When it comes to energy efficiency in building and occupant structures like Homes, Offices, Healthcare facilities, etc, the first things that come to your mind are probably the efficiency and use of HVAC systems and the lighting within a facility. ...
ByTrueCADD
ASHRAE’s Apples to Apples Comparison Proves Hydronics Delivers Superior Energy Efficiency over VRF For years Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) manufacturers have been touting their systems’ superior energy efficiency over hydronics without providing the supporting data. ...
Energy efficient buildings consist of using innovative technologies based on renewable energies and a good thermal insulation. ...