Tag: energy efficiency
Energy-saving houses, active houses, passive houses: we explain the differences. With the EnEV 2014, questions about energy efficiency have become relevant for all builders. However, a lot of money can also be saved on future ancillary costs with partially subsidized investments in house construction. Depending on the location, renewable energies are so strongly promoted that the investment pays off after just a few years.
passive houses
A passive house is more expensive to build than other houses. In return, it consumes up to 90% less energy, which saves on heating costs. To make the decision easier for prospective builders, we have compiled the most important pros and cons for building a passive house here.
Check heaters
Gas heating or heat pump? Solar thermal or maybe wood heating? In this article you will find out what options there are for keeping your own house warm and where the respective advantages and disadvantages of the numerous heaters lie.
insulation
At the latest since the energy transition, every prospective builder has probably thought about ways of thermal insulation in their own home. Even with houses that are already finished, it may be worth retrofitting again. In short: Everyone benefits from the correct handling of insulating materials. Here we tell you what you should know about […]
Heat up sustainably with heat pumps
How does a heat pump work? How efficient is she? And how expensive is the purchase? Get the answers here.
Expert interview on photovoltaic systems
Find out here why there are reasons for purchasing a photovoltaic system and how high the costs are.
solar cell technology
Photovoltaic system - how it works and what you should pay attention to, you can find out in the expert interview with Uwe Biermann.