Wednesday 17 February 2016

The European Commission’s first-ever initiative for the optimisation of heating and cooling has been well received by the European Partnership for Energy and the Environment (EPEE), according to an article from H&V News (16 February 2016).

The EC presented its plan for maximising the efficiency of heating and cooling within buildings and industry – a sector that accounts for half of the total energy consumed within the EU.

The EU Heating and Cooling Strategy aims to tackle the inefficiency of heating and cooling equipment across the continent. There are various reasons for the problem:

  •         Many European buildings are old, meaning they may contain equipment that’s older than its design life.
  •          Renewables are not widely used in the sector
  •          A great volume of energy is being wasted, as the heat generated during industrial processes and released into the atmosphere or water is estimated to be enough to cover the EU’s entire residential and tertiary heating demand.


     The extensive strategy proposes the following measures:
  •          Make renovating buildings easier
  •          Increase the share of renewables
  •          Reuse waste heat and cold from industrial processes
  •          Actively involve consumers and industries


Along with significant reductions in CO2 emissions, it is estimated that the plan will lower energy costs by up to 10 per cent with return on investment of under five years. The long-term aim is to decarbonise Europe’s building stock by 2050, saving €40 billion on gas imports and €4.7 billion on oil imports annually.

Gibbons’ HVAC Services, Humidification and Ultraviolet Solutions divisions combine to offer a complete package of air handling unit installations and upgrades to help clients across all sectors to improve energy efficiency. From variable-speed drives to our unique CoilCare® AHU disinfection system, we have the expertise and technology to reduce your energy consumption while providing a healthier, more productive environment for building occupants.


For more information on any of our air handling services, call Andrew Knight on 07850 204915 or email andrew@gibbonsgroup.co.uk

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