Journal article
Economic analysis of passive houses and low-energy houses compared with standard houses
Centre for Corporate Sustainability (CEDON), European University College Brussels, EHSAL, Stormstraat 2, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium1
Department of Environment, Technology and Technology Management, University of Antwerp, Prinsstraat 13, B-2000 Antwerp, Belgium2
As the energy demand used for space heating accounts for 78% of EU15 household delivered energy consumption, significant reductions in energy demand can be achieved by promoting low-energy buildings. Our study investigates three building types: the standard house, the low-energy house and the passive house.
As more far-reaching measures concerning energy savings usually lead to higher investments, the aim of our study is to perform an economic analysis in order to determine the economic viability of the three building types.
Language: | English |
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Year: | 2007 |
Pages: | 47-55 |
ISSN: | 18736777 and 03014215 |
Types: | Journal article |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.enpol.2007.09.022 |