Most important measures

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The most powerful actions in households are in general related to:

1. Energy efficient heating.
2. Energy efficient domestic tapp water.
3. Energy efficient air conditioning.
4. Energy efficient ventilation.

We focus on effective measures to reduce energy costs when you pay for heating and cooling your home yourself. Heating has the greatest impact on energy consumption in cold climates, while cooling is more significant in warm climates:

Regulation and Adjustment

• Install energy-efficient window coverings: Use blinds or shades to block sunlight and reduce heat gain.
• Turn off heat in spring: Completely turn off the heat in the spring and manually restart it when you feel cold in the fall.
• Adjust temperature in non-living areas: Lower the temperature in spaces that are not part of the living area.
• Reduce temperature in living area: Lower the temperature by 1°C in the living area.
• Optimize your heat pump/AC: Trim your heat pump/AC for better efficiency.
• Lower temperature when away: Reduce the temperature when you are not at home.
• Decrease ventilation when away: Reduce ventilation when you are not at home.
• Review electricity prices: Regularly check and compare electricity prices.
• Switch to hourly pricing: Change from a possibly variable monthly fee to an hourly price and control heating and hot water against the price.
• Raise temperature at night/cheap electricity rates: Increase the temperature at night or during cheaper electricity rates if you have an hourly rate.
• Seal drafts: Identify and seal any drafts in your home to reduce heat and cool loss.
• Install a programmable thermostat: Regulate indoor temperatures more efficiently with a programmable thermostat.

Installations

• Upgrade controls: Switch to better and more efficient controls.
• Position outdoor sensor: Place the outdoor sensor in the southeast for optimal performance.
• Complement electric heating: Add a heat pump to your existing electric heating system.
• Consider district heating: Compare your current heating system with the possibility of using district heating.
• Insulate the attic: Improve the insulation in your attic.
• Install solar panels: Consider installing solar panels to generate electricity.
• Get an electric car: Invest in an electric vehicle to reduce fuel costs and emissions.
• Install a smart thermostat: Use a smart thermostat to optimize temperature settings and save energy.
• Paint your roof with reflective paint: Decrease heat absorption by painting your roof with reflective paint.
• Use energy-efficient appliances and lighting: Choose appliances and lighting that produce less heat.
• Consider installing a whole-house fan or an energy-efficient air conditioning system: Cool your home more effectively with a whole-house fan or energy-efficient air conditioning.

Value and Comfort-enhancing Measures

• Install efficient ventilation: Upgrade to a more efficient ventilation system.
• Replace or improve windows: Consider replacing old windows or improving their insulation for better energy efficiency.
• Add insulation to walls: Insulate walls for improved energy efficiency and comfort.
• Upgrade appliances: Replace old, inefficient appliances with energy-efficient models that produce less heat.
• Plant shade trees or install awnings: Block direct sunlight from hitting windows and walls with shade trees or awnings.