“The FIESTA project is helping families with children to save money and lower their carbon footprint by reducing the amount of energy they consume”
understandable manner, allowing energy managers to see when the price will be lowest and the degree to which the energy will be taken from renewable sources, such as solar and wind power. The OPTIMUS DSS is constructed to be easily adaptable to cities with differing characteristics and different starting points in terms of smart infrastructure and renewable energy generation. Historic buildings, however, are notoriously
difficult to retrofit, as the building owner (usually the municipality) must balance building protection requirements with optimised energy efficiency. The now-ended Efficient Energy for EU Cultural Heritage
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(3ENCULT) project dealt with bridging the gap between the conservation of historic buildings and climate protection through refurbishing existing buildings to very low energy demand. 3ENCULT has also developed a set of
recommendations specifically on integrating energy efficiency retrofits of historic buildings into local sustainability processes and strategies. The guidelines support local leaders who need to make informed decisions regarding what is possible in the planning phase and in choosing suitable technologies. Through the work of the project, it was found that local governments should include selected cultural heritage in their Sustainable Energy Action Plans. On a more personal level, the FIESTA project is
helping families with children to save money and lower their carbon footprint by reducing the amount of energy they consume. 29 per cent of all energy in Europe is consumed in households and the project aims to lower this figure by teaching families to make better energy choices, such as purchasing higher-rated electrical appliances, choosing efficient cooking methods, and optimising natural light in homes. The EU estimates that more efficient appliances will save consumers €100 billion annually (about €465 per household) on their energy bills by 2020.
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