In these days of growing awareness of man-made impact on the environment including on climate change, we made conscious choices regarding energy and water resources saving in particular.
Central heating is provided by a high tech – high efficiency wood combustion stove. Connected to this are the solar panels which primarily produce the sanitary hot water. In addition, small wood fuelled stoves are placed in several living rooms to ensure full comfort also when the central heating in not required in spring and autumn. Energy saving (A category) household machines are provided for dish and laundry washing, and low energy bulbs and timers are used whenever possible.
Water savings are provided by special installations, for example toilets with ½ and full flush, only few water efficient bathtubs, water saving household machines (dishwasher and washing machine), rainwater collection, etc. The swimming pool water is not renewed but efficiently cleaned by successive filters and UV light (no chlorine).
Enercoop will be the electricity supplier for the place. The energy is produced via producers of renewable ressources and energy ressources.
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