The European Union has set ambitious goals to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and reduce carbon emissions.
The Green Homes directives and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) are key tools to achieve these objectives. In this context, Building Automation & Control Systems (BACS) emerge as an effective and cost-efficient solution to reach them.
What is a BACS System?
BACS are advanced technological systems that allow intelligent and automated management of a building’s systems and services. These systems monitor and control various parameters, such as temperature, lighting, and air conditioning, automatically adjusting settings based on the occupants’ needs and external climate conditions.
What are the advantages that a BACS system can offer?
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Energy Efficiency: BACS optimize energy use, reducing consumption and improving the overall efficiency of the building.
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Cost Reduction: The adoption of BACS is less expensive than other solutions, such as the renovation of the building envelope. This makes BACS a cost-effective choice for improving a building’s energy class.
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Comfort and Safety: BACS improve living comfort and safety by offering automation and remote control.
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Environmental Sustainability: They contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions, supporting the carbon neutrality goals by 2050.
The Green Homes and EPBD Directives
The Green Homes Directive and the EPBD aim to improve the energy efficiency of buildings throughout Europe. The EPBD, in particular, establishes that by 2030 buildings must reduce energy consumption by 16% compared to current levels. These directives require the adoption of specific measures, including the implementation of BACS, to monitor and optimize energy consumption.
Implementation of BACS in the Directives
The Green Homes and EPBD directives require the mandatory adoption of BACS for non-residential buildings with a thermal capacity over 290 kW by 2024 and over 70 kW by 2029. For new residential buildings or those undergoing major renovations, the adoption of BACS will be mandatory starting in 2026.
BACS are an advanced and low-cost technological solution to achieve European energy efficiency and sustainability goals. In this context, MyVirtuoso Home represents an extremely versatile, easy-to-implement, and low-cost solution that allows designers to comply with the directives and their clients to achieve maximum economic efficiency and living comfort.