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Cost effectiveness of energy performance improvements in Estonian brick apartment buildings
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4786-2989
Highlights Energy renovation packages for old brick apartment buildings are proposed. A cost optimal is the same energy performance as the requirement for new buildings. Insulating external wall has the highest single energy saving effect. Up to 70% of energy saving can be achieved without increasing current costs.
Abstract The paper discusses energy renovation measures for brick apartment buildings in Estonia (cold climate). The study analyses the energy usage of brick apartment buildings and simulations for four reference building types selected to represent the brick apartment building stock. Our results show that renovation of old apartment buildings enables the same energy performance requirements as in new apartment buildings to be achieved. Therefore, focus should be on deep renovation of apartment buildings. It is particularly relevant in the context of the EU climate and energy targets for 2020 target. Deep renovation projects will result in low level energy usage in a building but at the same time substantial financial support packages are required to motivate apartment owners to take an extra step.
Cost effectiveness of energy performance improvements in Estonian brick apartment buildings
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4786-2989
Highlights Energy renovation packages for old brick apartment buildings are proposed. A cost optimal is the same energy performance as the requirement for new buildings. Insulating external wall has the highest single energy saving effect. Up to 70% of energy saving can be achieved without increasing current costs.
Abstract The paper discusses energy renovation measures for brick apartment buildings in Estonia (cold climate). The study analyses the energy usage of brick apartment buildings and simulations for four reference building types selected to represent the brick apartment building stock. Our results show that renovation of old apartment buildings enables the same energy performance requirements as in new apartment buildings to be achieved. Therefore, focus should be on deep renovation of apartment buildings. It is particularly relevant in the context of the EU climate and energy targets for 2020 target. Deep renovation projects will result in low level energy usage in a building but at the same time substantial financial support packages are required to motivate apartment owners to take an extra step.
Cost effectiveness of energy performance improvements in Estonian brick apartment buildings
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4786-2989
Highlights Energy renovation packages for old brick apartment buildings are proposed. A cost optimal is the same energy performance as the requirement for new buildings. Insulating external wall has the highest single energy saving effect. Up to 70% of energy saving can be achieved without increasing current costs.
Abstract The paper discusses energy renovation measures for brick apartment buildings in Estonia (cold climate). The study analyses the energy usage of brick apartment buildings and simulations for four reference building types selected to represent the brick apartment building stock. Our results show that renovation of old apartment buildings enables the same energy performance requirements as in new apartment buildings to be achieved. Therefore, focus should be on deep renovation of apartment buildings. It is particularly relevant in the context of the EU climate and energy targets for 2020 target. Deep renovation projects will result in low level energy usage in a building but at the same time substantial financial support packages are required to motivate apartment owners to take an extra step.
Cost effectiveness of energy performance improvements in Estonian brick apartment buildings
Kuusk, Kalle (author) / Kalamees, Targo (author) / Maivel, Mikk (author)
Energy and Buildings ; 77 ; 313-322
2014-03-09
10 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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