Abstract
The success of energy certification in European Union
(imposed by the Energy Performance of Buildings
Directive) depends to a large extent on the conditions in
Member States. Energy consumption in residential
buildings varies greatly depending on the type of
building, construction year and many country-specific
factors, such as climate. The countries have very
different energy savings potentials depending on the size
and condition of the housing stock.
In absolute terms, the greatest savings potentials are in
Germany and the United Kingdom mostly due to the large
size of their housing stock. Relative to present energy
consumption, the greatest savings potentials were
identified in Latvia and Bulgaria.
In general, it seems that cost effective energy savings
of approximately 10% can be achieved by 2020 in most
countries and 20% by 2030. A total annual energy saving
of approximately 150 TWh by 2020 and 280 TWh by 2030
appears possible.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Proceedings CLIMA 2010 |
| Publisher | REHVA Federation of European Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning Associations |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-975-6907-14-6 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |
| MoE publication type | A4 Article in a conference publication |
| Event | 10th REHVA World Congress: Sustainable Energy Use in Buildings, CLIMA 2010 - Antalaya, Turkey Duration: 9 May 2010 → 12 May 2010 Conference number: 10 |
Conference
| Conference | 10th REHVA World Congress |
|---|---|
| Abbreviated title | CLIMA 2010 |
| Country/Territory | Turkey |
| City | Antalaya |
| Period | 9/05/10 → 12/05/10 |
