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Presenting the Greek championsBrussels, 18th June 2012

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Greek champions

Who are they?

Stavros and Eftychia !

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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)

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A complete refurbishment strategy

• electricity: night time tariffs

• water efficiency: low-flow fittings (Jan 2012)

• 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 heater for both domestic hot water and washing machines (Feb 2012)

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Greek champions

A complete refurbishment strategy

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The check please!

27,16% reduction in electricity consumption

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Next steps?

• enhancing the thermal protection of the building (walls and roof)

• rainwater collectors

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Greek champions

Congratulations!