Spending too much on energy bills is a major problem. For us, and for the environment: building today are responsible for over one third of the greenhouse gas emissions. What if there are ways to reduce energy bills, save money and reduce your carbon footprint?
An energy efficient building that produces more final energy than it uses, via locally available renewable sources. The positive balance shall be reached while ensuring the lowest greenhouse gas emissions.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Living in a PEB can help you save money.
A PEB is so efficient that it requires very little energy to stay warm in winter and cool in summer. The energy is produced by the building itself, minimising the need to purchase power from the electricity network at much higher costs. It comes from renewable, non-fossil sources, ensuring that its price remains stable and unaffected by market fluctuations.
Now, imagine all the money you could save on energy bills!
A PEB can produce 50% fewer emissions than a nearly-zero energy building, which is the European Union's standard for meeting sustainability targets.
The energy generated by a PEB is 100% clean and sustainable, produced from locally available renewable energy sources.
A PEB produces more renewable energy than it consumes, so where does this extra energy go?
This surplus energy is fed into the electricity network or shared with surrounding buildings. In this way PEBs can support areas with older buildings, helping not only to reduce your carbon footprint, but that of your neighbourhood.
Well, not really! The technologies in a PEB are more advanced than standard ones, which generally makes maintenance more complex and therefore more expensive. But…
PEBs are ahead of the game! The new European Directive mandates zero emissions standards by 2030, and PEBs go a step beyond that.
Not only do they reduce emissions to nearly zero, but they also actively contribute to the decarbonisation of their surroundings, including powering electric cars that can refuel using the surplus energy.
PEBs will remain valuable and relevant for a long time to come.
Case studies show that the additional costs for operation and maintenance will pay off!
Remember all that money saved on energy bills?
In the long run, it will be worthwhile: the cost of energy production is still below the market price. And if the system is supplemented with a battery, you can store surplus energy and use it when needed, for example when renewable production is low, further reducing reliance on the electricity network.
PEBs provide an optimal indoor environment in which to live.
When designing a PEB, Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is a top priority.
IEQ covers more than just air quality.
Thermal comfort, visual comfort, acoustic comfort, and indoor air quality are all parameters that contribute to good IEQ. In a PEB, these factors are optimised to create a healthy, comfortable, and sustainable living environment.
An energy efficient building that produces more final energy than it uses, via locally available renewable sources. The positive balance shall be reached while ensuring the lowest greenhouse gas emissions.