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Energy efficient housing: quick wins

Energy efficient housing: quick wins. Maike Christiansen United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Housing and Land Management Unit. UNECE Committee on Housing and Land Management. Committee on Housing and Land Management. Role and responsibilities

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Energy efficient housing: quick wins

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  1. Energy efficient housing:quick wins • MaikeChristiansen • United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)Housing and Land Management Unit

  2. UNECE Committee on Housing and Land Management

  3. Committee on Housing and Land Management • Role and responsibilities • A platform for intergovernmental dialogue • A forum for the exchange of information and experience • Assistance with policy formulation and implementation • In-depth assessments • Policy guidance and recommendations • Advisory services and capacity-building activities

  4. Work of the Committee

  5. Whyenergyefficiency?

  6. EnergyEfficiency in Housing Buildings 40% of global total energyconsumption 24% of global CO2emissions 5-10% of national employment Residential buildings in Europe 75 % of total building stock over 40% constructedbefore 1960s

  7. Energy efficiency is not just low-hanging fruit; it is fruit that is lying on the ground Steven Chu, US Secretary of Energy The Times, London, 26 May 2012

  8. Energy Efficiency = Reductionof individual energyconsumption

  9. Energy Efficiency = Reductionof individual energyconsumption …without compromising the well-beingof people orthe environment

  10. Green Homes Presents key benefits, challenges and prospects Outlines necessary institutional changes Provides set of recommendations for governments Action Plan for Energy Efficient Housing Accelerate transition Promote broad application of existing technical solutions Remove barriers of implementation Achieve policy reforms Towards Energy Efficient Homes

  11. Actions include Introduceframeworklawssupportinginstitutionalchanges Developsystemofsubsidies, taxincentivesandtax on energyinefficiencies Developinstitutionalcapacitiesforhousingmanagement Introduce energy certification for all residential buildings Develop on-site renewable energy generation Develop retrofitting programmes for public housing Towards Energy Efficient Homes

  12. Comprehensive Framework Different “layers” for removing barriers Administrative systems Regulatory framework Financial stimuli Incentives, plus availability of skilled human resources Mandatory and up-to-date technical norms and energy performance requirements Awareness raising and information outreach

  13. Identify programmes and policies on energyefficient housingwhichworkwell Presentexamples for replication in particular in transition countries Joint product of UNECE, City of Vienna and UN-Habitat Objective Underlineviability of energy efficient housing Trigger interest and increaseacceptability of national stakeholders Createdemand for energy efficient homes Casebook on Good Practices for Energy EfficientHousing

  14. EnergyPyramid Complexity / Investment

  15. Quick wins • Renewable Options Solar Wind • Windows Replacement Furnaceswith ECM A/C HeatPumps • Heating & Cooling HeatRecoverySolar Thermal Drain Water • Water Heating AtticsWallsFoundations Crawl Spaces • Insulation & Ventilation • Appliances RefrigeratorsClothesWashersDishwasher SealingBypasses in Attics, Walls, Foundations Caulking and Weatherstripping Windows, Doors • Air Sealing • Lightning CFLsLEDsFixtures • Low-Cost No-Cost Temperature Setting TurningThings Off Appliances • Understanding Action Plan Tips and Tools Building Energy Audit New Construction Design Source: http://www.mnpower.com/EnergyConservation/ForYourHome

  16. Comprehensive Framework Different “layers” for removing barriers Administrative systems Regulatory framework Financial stimuli Incentives, plus availability of skilled human resources Mandatory and up-to-date technical norms and energy performance requirements Awareness raising and information outreach

  17. Recommendations • Start at the pyramid base • Awarenessand understandingof individuals • Installation of individualmeters • Awarenesscampaigns to promote high-impact and cost-effective measures • Lighting, air sealing (doors, windows, attics, walls, foundations) • Encourage joint action and «entire building» approach • Mandatoryhomeowners’ associations for maintenance and management • Financial instruments targetedathomeowners’ associations

  18. Thank you for your attention Ms. Maike Christiansen UNECE Housing and Land Management Unit Email: Maike.Christiansen@unece.org Tel.: +41 22 91 74 170 www.unece.org/hlm/welcome

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