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Putting a stop to energy waste: How building insulation can reduce fossil fuel imports and boost EU energy security
2022-06-03
Key Solution Areas: Energy-Efficient Buildings , Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Building Equipment , Low-Emission Renovation & Retrofitting , Renewable Energy Integration
Content Type: Policy Documents
Impact Area: Operational Emissions , Overall Energy Performance
Enabling Condition: Finance & Investment , Governance, Strategy & Long-term Vision , Knowledge, Data, Capacity & Skills , Market Transformation , Supply Chains, Manufacturing & Trade
Buildings Type: Affordable Housing , Residential
Stakeholder Scope: Academia, Research & Think Tanks , Financial Sector , Intergovernmental & International Organizations , Local & Regional Authorities , National Authorities , Private Sector
Lifecycle Stage: Existing Buildings , New Buildings
Geographic Scope: Regional
Region: Europe
Organisation: Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE)
Associated GlobalABC Members: Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE)

This study shows how improving insulation can reduce energy demand and drastically cut Russian oil and gas imports for heating in buildings. Investing in building renovation can reduce the use of fossil fuels for heating in buildings, reaching 44% in gas savings, save 45% of final energy demand and substantially contribute to securing the EU’s energy needs.

 

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