Sector
Renewable energies (biomass)
Date of investment
2015
Status
Disinvested
Contact
Global refurbishment project carried out in three “Vilars Rurals” establishments in Catalonia. The project consisted, on the one hand, in the installation of biomass heating systems for hot water and heating and, on the other hand, in the improvement of lighting and the installation of power control systems. The project was named best sustainable renovation project by the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism.
By using energy more efficiently, and therefore consuming less, consumers can reduce their energy bills, help protect the environment, mitigate climate change, reduce dependence on external oil and gas suppliers and support sustainable economic growth. To achieve these benefits, it is necessary to improve energy efficiency along the entire energy chain, from production to final consumption.
The EU has set a target of 32.5% improvement in energy efficiency by 2030 compared to 2007 levels.
Energy saving solution using biomass for hot water and heating.
The implementation of energy efficiency measures in buildings reduces energy consumption, controls costs for owners and users, mitigates the impact of rising energy prices and promotes less dependence on fossil fuels, reduced emissions and improved air quality, benefiting both owners/users and society.
In total, the project has generated savings of 40%, equivalent to 9,700 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
The implementation of energy efficiency solutions significantly reduces emissions, but some solutions rely on fossil fuels and may be constrained in the future due to environmental regulations and taxes. The environmental benefits of electricity efficiency measures depend on the evolution of the electricity mix towards renewable sources.
