Power Loads
Energy efficiency is not just about reducing the total amount of energy used, but also to optimize the time when the energy is used. A large part of the solutions to combat climate change, is to switch from fossil fuels to renewables and electricity produced from renewables. The demand for electricity is predicted to increase […]
Guidelines for Good Indoor Climate in Pre-Schools and Schools
New guidelines for light, acoustics and air have been developed by the EFFECT4buildings project in Dalarna in cooperation with experts from White Architects, Saint Gobain and By Demand. The purpose of the new guide is to provide assistance in the day-to-day work of building managers in their planning, procurement and follow-up of projects. The guidelines […]
Proper Lighting Makes a Difference at Erikslundsgymnasiet
During the summer of 2020, Erikslund’s high school in Borlänge will replace the lighting in all classrooms with Human Centric Lightning (HCL). Old lighting in all class-rooms will be replaced to adjustable white light with the possibility to change the color temperature from hot to cold light and to control the intensity manually via scenario […]
New Technology Will Give Better Air and Healthier Children
The County Administrative Board of Dalarna has participated in several projects aiming to improve indoor environment in schools and pre-schools. Measurements were conducted during 2019 in some of the county’s schools and pre-schools. The results show that air, acoustics and light are not always optimal for children’s well-being and performance. – Poor indoor air affects […]
Success Factors, Failures and Good Examples on How Decision Makers Have Been Convinced on Energy Investments
Energy efficiency is based on more effective production, management and further use energy resources. Increasing efficiency as part of investments brings many benefits in the near future and in the long term too. A very important aspect is convincing decision-makers to implement energy-efficient projects and the correct implementation of energy-related activities. Frequent mistakes made during […]
“Energy Café” Benefits of New Smart Solutions
There is great potential in energy-optimizing real estates in Europe, about 20 % of the energy used in Europe goes to ventilation, warm water and heating/cooling properties. Two companies working hard to reduce this share is Ngenic and Healthy homes. Ngenic Their vision is contributing to a sustainable society and renewable energy production, by being […]
Seminars in Dalarna about Good Indoor Climate
Today, people are spending more and more time indoors. In the urbanised western world, we spend around 90% of our time in an enclosed space. Studies show that time spent in the home is increasing and can represent up to 19 to 20 hours per day for children and the elderly (1). Thus the importance of […]
How are Prosumers Settled in Poland?
The prosumer is both a producer and a consumer of energy. In Poland, the rules of prosumers functioning are described and regulated in the Act on Renewable Energy Sources. According to the Act, a prosumer in Poland is the owner of a photovoltaic micro-solar system with a capacity of up to 50 kWp. For today, prosumers are divided into enterprises and physical people. Enterprises consume produced energy in real time, the excess can be sold to the network at the price of black energy – without any support. Physical people are encompassed by a preferential method of settlement – the so-called rebate system, known in Europe as a net-metering system. The […]
To Measure is to Know – New Product Released
Most people spend approx. 90% of all time indoors. The quality of the indoor climate has therefore become very important to study. A great number of reports from researchers, institutions as well as reports from ordinary ‘users’ gives a common understanding that improvements are necessary and valuable for both society and individuals. A new study […]
EFFECT4buildings Project Partners and Public Building Managers Gain Valuable Experience in Viljandi, Tartu and Pärnu
From 27 to 29 August project “Effective Financing Tools for implementing Energy Efficiency in Buildings” (EFFECT4buildings) project partners met in Viljandi and Tartu cities in Estonia. The main purpose of the meeting was to further develop the financial tools and instruments and learn more about Estonia’s experience in energy efficiency solutions and financing opportunities in […]
