We provide reliable and effective solutions for the Energy Upgrade of your building
Overview
Buildings are a large energy consumer, which at the same time has a high energy saving potential. By using appropriate technical and cost-effective technologies, it is possible to achieve a significant improvement in the energy efficiency of buildings, even zero, with corresponding environmental and social benefits.
Most of the energy in a building is consumed to meet its energy needs for heating and cooling. By the term Energy Upgrade of a building (apartment house, single-family house or apartment) we mean the acts and actions we take in order to shield a building against its losses and make it as energy-intensive as possible, minimizing the annual necessary expenditure.
The modern environmental policy of saving energy and reducing pollution favors these interventions, with a typical example being the “Home Savings” program, which subsidizes citizens to improve the energy efficiency of their home, saving money and energy and increasing the value of. A building that is not properly insulated has much greater needs for cooling and heating than a building that is properly insulated, its frames are thermally broken, its glazing is energy efficient, it has a complete thermal insulation on its roof and there is a new technology burner-boiler or even alternative heating methods, such as the energy fireplace, heat pumps, pellet stove, gas, electric radiator, etc.
Before proceeding with the energy upgrade, the type of intervention to be carried out must be studied. In practice it is better to reduce the house losses as much as possible and then upgrade the heating and cooling system.
The stages of an energy upgrade that must be followed to make the investment more efficient are:
- Mapping of a building that is to be upgraded energetically (Measurement of thermal losses)
- Energy study of the building and calculation of energy consumption
- Presentation of the energy interventions that can be implemented
- Costing of energy interventions
- Calculating the best possible performance for saving
- Implementation of energy upgrade
The energy interventions that can be carried out are:
External thermal insulation of walls: The use of integrated thermal insulation solutions in the building shell is an essential action to improve its energy performance, which can lead to a reduction in energy consumption for heating and cooling, depending on the building and the area in which it is located, as well as 55%.
Insulation of roof and other structural elements: Thermal insulation of the roof is one of the most effective energy saving interventions, as the roof is the most vulnerable structural element in a building as it is stressed by the sun, wind, rain and snow. The integrated thermal insulation in the columns and walls contributes decisively to the reduction of energy consumption for heating and cooling by avoiding thermal bridges, improves the thermal comfort of the residents and eliminates damage from moisture and mold.
Replacement of frames: A particularly important intervention for the upgrading of existing buildings is the replacement of single panes of glass with new ones, which have double panes of glass and a heat-insulating frame. The energy saving amounts to 20 to 25%, while the improvement in thermal comfort is impressive, winter-summer, eliminating water vapor condensation phenomena on the windows in winter and reducing the overheating of the space in summer.
Heating system upgrade: One of the important energy interventions in buildings is the upgrade of their Thermal Systems, regardless of whether they are central or autonomous. The older systems are energy-consuming and for this reason they must be replaced with new generation systems, with certified properties according to an engineer’s study, so that they do not consume energy unnecessarily. Installing a heat pump and natural gas boiler can offer considerable savings and efficiency.
Installation of a Solar Heating System – SHS: Solar thermal systems of combined operation for DHW production (hot water for use) and space heating can cover from 10% – 100% of a building’s heating and hot water needs, depending with the size of the collecting surface, the volume of the boiler, the meteorological data of the area and the characteristics of the building (size, quality of insulation, thermal needs).
EFCON aims to provide reliable and integrated solutions, starting from the initial phase of planning a space and ending with its implementation, always with your cooperation. The result is the upgrading of the quality of life and its value.
21
Energy Upgrades
10+
Years of Experience
Why EFCON for the Energy Upgrade of your Building?
Expertise
Our team of experts has years of experience in building energy upgrades. We know the best solutions to optimize energy efficiency in buildings and help customers save on energy bills.
Personalized Solutions
We understand that every building is unique, which is why we offer personalized solutions tailored to each customer's needs.
Results
Our energy upgrades deliver real results, with many customers reporting significant reductions in energy consumption and cost savings.
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