Recording of Thursday, June 20, 2024 | The smarter E Europe 2024 | Exhibition Program | Language: English | Duration: 15:21 .
Vanessa Castro, from Iberdrola Smart Climate department, presented at a session focusing on solutions to decarbonize heating and hot water. She highlighted Iberdrola's commitment to developing smart home technologies since 2003, including their Advanced Smart Assistant application which optimizes energy consumption based on photovoltaic production and thermal inertia. Vanessa emphasized the significant role of buildings in greenhouse gas emissions (36% in Europe) and stated that 80% of homes in Spain have poor energy efficiency ratings. She discussed the importance of heat pumps as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuel boilers for residential, commercial, and industrial sectors due to their versatility across heating, cooling, and water heating needs. According to EU guidelines, heat pumps are crucial for achieving higher energy efficiency using renewables while lowering emissions. Vanessa illustrated this with a case study from Alicante where replacing a gas boiler with an efficient heat pump system upgraded the home's energy certificate from F to A. The installation included photovoltaic panels which significantly reduced overall electricity costs despite an initial investment of around €13K.
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Join us for a comprehensive session where we will explore the collaborative efforts of the European Union and leading businesses in the transition towards electrified heating systems. Discover the innovative strategies and practical solutions being implemented across Europe to transform residential and commercial heating. Gain insights from real-world examples and shared experiences that highlight the progress and lessons learnt in this critical aspect of our journey towards a sustainable building stock.
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