ᐅ New Construction – Is Hiring an Energy Consultant Worth It?
Created on: 8 May 2020 19:12
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Lars199494
Hello,
I will soon start building a two-family house, meaning two semi-detached units.
Now I am wondering if it is financially worthwhile to hire an energy consultant. Even with a 50% subsidy from KfW, the cost is still at least 3,000 euros.
Of course, you get a grant of up to 4,000 euros per unit, so 8,000 euros in total here. But that requires doing more work. What exactly needs to be done to achieve KfW 55 standard?
For each unit, I plan to install a gas boiler with underfloor heating and a central ventilation system. Whether or not it includes heat recovery will depend on the cost.
We will do most of the construction ourselves, except for the roof structure and a few other small exceptions.
What are your experiences and opinions?
Best regards
Lars199494
PS: Each unit has about 120 sqm (1,290 sq ft) of living space.
I will soon start building a two-family house, meaning two semi-detached units.
Now I am wondering if it is financially worthwhile to hire an energy consultant. Even with a 50% subsidy from KfW, the cost is still at least 3,000 euros.
Of course, you get a grant of up to 4,000 euros per unit, so 8,000 euros in total here. But that requires doing more work. What exactly needs to be done to achieve KfW 55 standard?
For each unit, I plan to install a gas boiler with underfloor heating and a central ventilation system. Whether or not it includes heat recovery will depend on the cost.
We will do most of the construction ourselves, except for the roof structure and a few other small exceptions.
What are your experiences and opinions?
Best regards
Lars199494
PS: Each unit has about 120 sqm (1,290 sq ft) of living space.
Yes, you’re right... but the 18,000 will only be granted to you WITH a consultant. So do as Nordbayer suggests and find out what changes you need to make to your house to achieve KfW55. If it costs more than 18,000, it won’t benefit you.
Personally, I wouldn’t build below this standard, but of course, everyone has to decide that for themselves... With gas, you probably need solar as well... and information about other materials is missing.
Personally, I wouldn’t build below this standard, but of course, everyone has to decide that for themselves... With gas, you probably need solar as well... and information about other materials is missing.