Project Case Studies

Simple measures make a big difference

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A family living in a 1968 house in Alsace renovated their property in 2003 at which stage they installed a number of energy efficient measures: double glazing, loft insulation and floor insulation. Even after installing these measures, the family was keen to improve their energy efficiency further and so took part in the Eco n’Home project. After their initial audit a range of measures were recommended: insulating hot water pipes, installing low energy light bulbs and programming heating controls. Although these measures were reasonably easy and cheap to install, costing only €82, they generated a 48% reduction in energy consumption and €1,116 in annual fuel bills. After receiving advice on their transport usage, the family also began to use public transport more frequently. Overall, the family’s annual carbon footprint was reduced by an immense 5.6 tCO2¬.

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