Energy-saving measures ensure that you need less or even no gas and electricity from the grid. That is why it is smart to apply measures such as solar panels and insulation to your home. Because lower energy consumption is not the only advantage of energy-saving measures.
1. Increase comfort
The comfort of a home is extremely important, it is after all a place where you want to relax. One of the biggest disruptors to home comfort is draft and cold . A drafty house that feels damp or chilly is not pleasant to stay in.
How do you combat this ? Simple: insulate the shell of the house well ( walls , glass , roof and floor) , so that the heat is kept inside and the cold outside. In the summer, insulation also keeps the heat out. Well-insulated houses are more comfortable and drier than non-insulated houses. Moreover, insulation also blocks outside noise, allowing you to completely relax in your home.
Example:
Especially insulating the floor makes a noticeable difference in comfort. On average, the floor becomes about 3 degrees warmer after floor insulation ! So you no longer need to wear thick socks in the house to keep your feet warm.
2. Lowering housing costs
Energy-saving measures mean that a household needs less gas / energy from the grid. This means that the monthly energy costs will be lower. In some cases, no electricity or gas is needed at all from the supplier and you therefore pay nothing.
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Example
To give an idea of the reduction of housing costs, we take an average monthly energy consumption of 3,000 kWh in a home with a label. By installing 12 solar panels , this household saves around 703 euros per year in energy costs.
3. Contribution to a better future for the next generation
Homes are jointly responsible for about 10 percent of Dutch CO2 emissions. When every home reduces energy consumption, together we can make a serious difference in the fight against global warming. When the earth warms up less quickly, there will be more opportunities and fewer dangers for our children.
Example
An average household (2.2 persons) is responsible for 23 tons of CO2 per year (Milieu Centraal) . This equates to driving 2.5 laps around the earth in the car. 17 percent of this is caused by gas and energy consumption.
By insulating an uninsulated house you can reduce this considerably:
Source: Milieu Centraal
- Insulating the floor saves 600 kilos of CO2
- Replacing glass with HR ++ glass saves 800 kilos of CO2
- Insulating the cavity wall saves 1,600 kilos of CO2
- Insulating the sloping roof saves 1,600 kilos of CO2
4. Healthier living environment
Despite the fact that we spend a lot of our time indoors, a healthy indoor climate is often underexposed. By indoor climate we mean air humidity, air pollution and humidity of the walls.
It is striking that it is estimated that the indoor air can be 5 times more polluting than the outdoor air. The low quality is usually caused by toxins and too much moisture in the air. Too much moisture can cause mold, dust mites and bacteria.
Good ventilation removes pollutants and provides a constant supply of fresh air. By properly ventilating your home, you therefore prevent allergies, headaches and colds. A good indoor climate is not only healthy, but also increases comfort.
Example:
The crawl space is a place where moisture easily develops. It is extremely important that enough air can reach it. That is why many homes have ventilation grilles. By insulating the floor you automatically ensure that the remaining moisture from the soil cannot penetrate into the house.
5. Increase in home value
A home becomes more attractive to buyers through valuable additions . Consider, for example, a new kitchen or bathroom. This increase in value also applies to the application of energy-saving measures.
A house with an energy label A has an added value of 12,000 euros on a house of label D, according to research by VastgoedLAB, Tilburg University and Eindhoven University of Technology.
Example:
The aforementioned universities jointly investigated the increase in value of homes with solar panels . This is about 2.6 percent. With an average home value of 375,000 euros, you arrive at 9,750 euros. Taking into account the fact that solar panels cost an average of 5,000 euros, this means that the investment will be recouped twice over when sold.
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