Power Loads
Energy efficiency is not just about reducing the total amount of energy used, but also to optimize the time when the energy is used. A large part of the solutions to combat climate change, is to switch from fossil fuels to renewables and electricity produced from renewables. The demand for electricity is predicted to increase […]
Guidelines for Good Indoor Climate in Pre-Schools and Schools
New guidelines for light, acoustics and air have been developed by the EFFECT4buildings project in Dalarna in cooperation with experts from White Architects, Saint Gobain and By Demand. The purpose of the new guide is to provide assistance in the day-to-day work of building managers in their planning, procurement and follow-up of projects. The guidelines […]
Proper Lighting Makes a Difference at Erikslundsgymnasiet
During the summer of 2020, Erikslund’s high school in Borlänge will replace the lighting in all classrooms with Human Centric Lightning (HCL). Old lighting in all class-rooms will be replaced to adjustable white light with the possibility to change the color temperature from hot to cold light and to control the intensity manually via scenario […]
New Technology Will Give Better Air and Healthier Children
The County Administrative Board of Dalarna has participated in several projects aiming to improve indoor environment in schools and pre-schools. Measurements were conducted during 2019 in some of the county’s schools and pre-schools. The results show that air, acoustics and light are not always optimal for children’s well-being and performance. – Poor indoor air affects […]
Success Factors, Failures and Good Examples on How Decision Makers Have Been Convinced on Energy Investments
Energy efficiency is based on more effective production, management and further use energy resources. Increasing efficiency as part of investments brings many benefits in the near future and in the long term too. A very important aspect is convincing decision-makers to implement energy-efficient projects and the correct implementation of energy-related activities. Frequent mistakes made during […]
EFFECT4buildings Cooperates with Building Sector in Georgia
With the aim to disseminate EFFECT4buildings results and to learn more about the building renovation in Eastern countries, project Lead partner, County Board of Dalarna in Sweden, will cooperate with LTD “Laboratory of Construction” in Georgia. Thanks to Swedish Institute peer-to-peer meetings will be organized between County Board of Dalarna and LTD “Laboratory of Construction”. […]
EFFECT4buildings Newsletter #3 Case Stories
Since the beginning of the EFFECT4buildings, the project team has been actively working with municipalities and public building managers to develop and test different financial tools and methods to unlock the investments and lower the risks of implementing energy efficiency measures in public buildings. EFFECT4buildings project team in regions invited public building managers to become case owners for different tools and instruments. Some of these cases […]
EFFECT4buildings Project Participates in New Energy Cooperation Platform, CAMS
As lead partner for EFFECT4buildings, Dalarna County Board participates in a new platform collaboration with other energy projects in the Baltic Sea region. The platform is funded by the Baltic Sea Region Program and is called Climate Adaptation & Mitigation Synergies Energy Efficiency Platform, CAMS. In this way, experiences from the EFFECT4buildings project can be […]
Kemp and Lauritzen would like to Develop a More Flexible Model for Renovation Projects
The contractor Kemp and Lauritzen is working to develop a more flexible model for large-scale renovation projects. In addition to energy savings, the model will also take into account parameters such as user satisfaction and indoor climate. Is the ESCO model too standardized? When planning major renovation projects, the ESCO model is a well-known tool. […]
“Energy Café” Benefits of New Smart Solutions
There is great potential in energy-optimizing real estates in Europe, about 20 % of the energy used in Europe goes to ventilation, warm water and heating/cooling properties. Two companies working hard to reduce this share is Ngenic and Healthy homes. Ngenic Their vision is contributing to a sustainable society and renewable energy production, by being […]
