Pupil Protection Officers – Important for the School Environment – Soltorpsgymnasiet in Borlänge a Model to Follow
Untidy toilets, poor environment in showers and changing rooms and generally a high level of noise characterize the indoor school environment for many school students. Students´ wellbeing is a prerequisite for being able to learn and perform in school and it is therefore important that pupils are allowed to participate in developing the quality of […]
In Latvia Solar Energy for Electricity Generation is Rarely Used
In the framework of the EU Sustainable Energy Week Vidzeme Planning Region on the 17th of June, in Cesis brought together local government specialists, energy managers, heat supply specialists, building managers and other interested parties to discuss the use of solar energy for electricity generation in Vidzeme and elsewhere in Latvia. The panel discussion showed […]
Panel Discussion “From Sun to Electricity”
The aim of the panel discussion “From Sun to Electricity” is to stimulate a discussion on the use of solar energy for electricity production, identify existing barriers and possible solutions for using solar potential. Main target groups are national and regional policy makers, municipalities, their building managers, solar panel installers and suppliers and other renewable energy […]
Adaptive Regulation for Waterborne Local and District Heating
Effektiv Energi AS (Efficient Energy) is an entrepreneurial Norwegian company that develops the EE+ concept for energy and cost efficiency of waterborne local and district heating. “This field is somewhat overlooked but has a great energy saving potential”, says Bjorn Naustvik at Effektiv Energi AS. The EE+ Hands on is an adaptive regulation system for […]
EWTG Ventilated Window Frames Increase Energy Efficiency
Modern building construction technique can actually cause new problems. A combination of perfect insulation, airtight and inadequate ventilation of the building can result in polluted and moist air indoors. For those who work or live in the building this might cause problems, such as breathing problems, fungi, allergies and a negative impact on the energy […]
EFFECT4buildings Webinar: Technological Solutions for Energy Efficiency Measures in Buildings
To share knowledge and experiences of energy efficiency solutions among building managers in the Baltic Sea Region project “Effective Financing Tools for implementing Energy Efficiency in Buildings” (EFFECT4buildings) on May 7, 2019 organizes a webinar: Technological solutions for energy efficiency measures in buildings. Energy efficient water taps, solar roofs, ceiling panels for efficient heating and […]
Enåbacken Gets a Better Indoor Climate While Saving Energy
Rättvik public real estate company, RFAB manages all buildings for Rättvik municipality. Enåbacken elderly home was built in the early 1990s with a ventilation system which was then modern, but which now needs to be replaced. “One reason for the investment is that we also want to install comfort cooling,” says CEO Björn “Ebbe” Evbjer. […]
Smart Ventilation Unit – Monitors and Controls the Indoor Climate
High efficiency and good health where the two key aspects when Estonian company Airobot developed their solutions for monitoring and controlling of the indoor climate. “It is all about surveillance the levels of temperature, carbon dioxide and moisture levels and avoid overventilation and restore any deviations back to normal levels automatically.” Airobot calls their product […]
Healthier Homes and Reduced Energy Use with Ventilation “on demand”
There are lots to be gained from ventilation that works “on demand”. The company Healthy Homes in Sweden is in the forefront with ventilation systems that adapt to occupant behavior and needs. “We want to avoid over-ventilation of the different rooms and spaces in the home and instead use the energy to ventilate when it […]
Ceiling Panels for Efficient Heating and Cooling
Been to Finland and visited some offices, public buildings or schools? Have you noticed the panel ceilings? These are quite often delivered by Itula Oy, a Finnish company that has delivered radiant heating and cooling panels for almost three decades. “This kind of solutions are very common in Finland and also much appreciated in the […]
