Supermarket receives PassivHaus certificate

05 March, 2014

The first PassivHaus supermarket in Germany is expected to achieve 30% energy savings compared to conventional supermarkets. It is operated by the Rewe Group and has a heating demand of only 12 kWh/m2/a as waste heat from the refrigeration system is enough to cover space-heating needs of the well insulated building envelope.

Dr Jürgen Schnieders of the PassivHaus Institute presented the certificate and said, ‘Heating plays a relatively minor role in the energy balance of supermarkets. About 60% of energy consumption results from cooling needs, while another 20% is due to lighting. The greatest potential for energy savings thus lies in these areas.’

Lighting energy consumption is only half that of conventional supermarkets, with the same light output. A thermal wheel in the ventilation system recovers energy.

BCIA welcomes tougher commercial building energy standards but calls for greater ambition across the wider sector

The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has welcomed the government’s confirmation that privately rented non-domestic buildings over 1,000 square metres in England and Wales will be expected to achieve a minimum EPC B rating by 2031, describing the move as an important step forward in improving the energy performance of the UK’s commercial building stock.

GOLDBECK commits to three-year schools partnership to inspire Cardiff’s future construction talent

GOLDBECK has launched a new long-term education initiative in Cardiff, committing to support three local primary schools as part of a programme designed to introduce young children to enterprise, careers and the wider world of construction.

Calendar

Submit event

Tweets by MBS_magazine

Supermarket receives PassivHaus certificate

Related articles: