ᐅ Energy Saving Regulation 2016 or KfW 55 Standard for a Bungalow with Air-to-Water Heat Pump and Controlled Mechanical Ventilation, Optional Photovoltaic System
Created on: 5 Jun 2019 08:25
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Good morning,
We are currently in the preliminary planning phase and are being flooded with information from various builders.
The topic of the "Energy Saving Ordinance 2016 or KfW 55 standard" especially leads to additional discussions.
The current concept for a household of four is as follows:
- Underfloor heating + air-to-water heat pump / controlled mechanical ventilation system combo, for example Vaillant recoCOMPACT (alternative: Nibe 730/750)
- Photovoltaic system ready for later retrofitting
- No gas connection possible/available
Opinions from some builders:
- KfW 55 was only attractive because of the low interest rates compared to traditional bank loans
- Currently, few are building to KfW 55 standard; the Energy Saving Ordinance 2016 is 'back in trend'
Calculation from another builder:
30 cm (12 inches) exterior masonry instead of 24 cm (9.5 inches) exterior masonry (both according to Energy Saving Ordinance 2016) = (costs €3,750)
(Additional costs for KfW 55 with 36.5 cm (14 inches) exterior masonry, floor slab insulation, increased roof insulation, and KfW 55 calculations and documentation were (costs €14,680))
I would like to hear some opinions on this:
Good luck
Michael
We are currently in the preliminary planning phase and are being flooded with information from various builders.
The topic of the "Energy Saving Ordinance 2016 or KfW 55 standard" especially leads to additional discussions.
The current concept for a household of four is as follows:
- Underfloor heating + air-to-water heat pump / controlled mechanical ventilation system combo, for example Vaillant recoCOMPACT (alternative: Nibe 730/750)
- Photovoltaic system ready for later retrofitting
- No gas connection possible/available
Opinions from some builders:
- KfW 55 was only attractive because of the low interest rates compared to traditional bank loans
- Currently, few are building to KfW 55 standard; the Energy Saving Ordinance 2016 is 'back in trend'
Calculation from another builder:
30 cm (12 inches) exterior masonry instead of 24 cm (9.5 inches) exterior masonry (both according to Energy Saving Ordinance 2016) = (costs €3,750)
(Additional costs for KfW 55 with 36.5 cm (14 inches) exterior masonry, floor slab insulation, increased roof insulation, and KfW 55 calculations and documentation were (costs €14,680))
I would like to hear some opinions on this:
Good luck
Michael
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nix zu schwör5 Jun 2019 15:26In principle, the planner should point out the issue of depreciation, since in about 1–2 years the Passive House standard will apply under the Energy Saving Ordinance.
Therefore, a KfW55 house should generally be recommended, as this should help keep depreciation in check before the house is occupied.
The question is how the house is verified—that is, how good the building envelope really is. This means without a high primary energy factor, such as with electricity or even with photovoltaic systems.
This can be clearly seen through the room heating load according to DIN EN 12831.
Note: not the building heating load. The sum of the room heating loads is usually higher than the building heating load, in the case of a KfW55 house by up to a third or more.
Therefore, a KfW55 house should generally be recommended, as this should help keep depreciation in check before the house is occupied.
The question is how the house is verified—that is, how good the building envelope really is. This means without a high primary energy factor, such as with electricity or even with photovoltaic systems.
This can be clearly seen through the room heating load according to DIN EN 12831.
Note: not the building heating load. The sum of the room heating loads is usually higher than the building heating load, in the case of a KfW55 house by up to a third or more.
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boxandroof5 Jun 2019 15:30The house’s exhaust air alone is not sufficient to operate the heat pump. In that case, either additional electric heating must be used, or the heat pump can also draw from outdoor air. I’m not sure if the latter applies here. The latter option increases complexity, initial costs, and depreciation expenses, while pure electric heating just generates additional costs.
There are few reasons to justify using such a heating system. However, general contractors seem to prefer it quite often.
With a standard mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery, the heat in the exhaust air is not lost either.
There are few reasons to justify using such a heating system. However, general contractors seem to prefer it quite often.
With a standard mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery, the heat in the exhaust air is not lost either.
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