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Presenting the Greek champions Brussels, 18 th June 2012.
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Greek champions Who are they? Stavros and Eftychia !
Greek champions Building’s identity • Date of construction: 1978 • Surface area: 150 s.m. • Type: detached house • Location: Kato Diminio (north-eastern of the Peloponnese peninsula) • Climate: Mediterranean (rainy • winters, hot and dry summer periods)
Greek champions A complete refurbishment strategy • electricity: night time tariffs • lighting:energy efficient bulbs (Sep 2011) • appliances: induction cooker, low energy dishwasher • thermal protection: PVC-framed windows instead of aluminium-ones + double, energy efficient glazing (Dec 2011) • heating: wood log high-efficient fireplace + air conditioning unit (Dec 2011) • hot water: solar water heaterfor both domestic hot water and washing machines (Feb 2012) • water efficiency: low-flow fittings (Jan 2012)
Greek champions A complete refurbishment strategy
Greek champions The check please! 27,16% reduction in electricity consumption
Greek champions Next steps? • enhancing the thermal protection of the building (walls and roof) • rainwater collectors
Greek champions Congratulations!