ᐅ Which heating system is best for a new build with 130 square meters of living space?
Created on: 31 Dec 2010 15:46
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csba
Hello colleagues,
We are planning to build a house in 2011.
The building plot is already secured, and we are still looking for a turnkey house with about 130 sqm (1,400 sq ft) of living space (without basement).
Since "prefabricated houses" usually include oil or gas heating in the price, I wanted to find out if it makes sense to buy such a house with a different heating system.
I was thinking about a heat pump system.
Have you had any experience with this?
As there are now many heat pump systems available, I would like to ask which one is the best for the future in terms of operating costs?
(If it matters, a gas connection is available).
We also have to consider the rising electricity prices.
We are planning to build a house in 2011.
The building plot is already secured, and we are still looking for a turnkey house with about 130 sqm (1,400 sq ft) of living space (without basement).
Since "prefabricated houses" usually include oil or gas heating in the price, I wanted to find out if it makes sense to buy such a house with a different heating system.
I was thinking about a heat pump system.
Have you had any experience with this?
As there are now many heat pump systems available, I would like to ask which one is the best for the future in terms of operating costs?
(If it matters, a gas connection is available).
We also have to consider the rising electricity prices.
Hello colleagues,
Over the past few days, I have gathered some information by talking to neighbors near the building site and others.
The building plot has an area of 800 sqm (8,600 sq ft).
The soil consists of clay. Everyone agreed that a heat pump is the best option, whether using ground collectors or drilling.
Drilling is considered the better alternative because geothermal energy can be utilized more effectively in winter, even at temperatures below -10°C (14°F).
Now, I need to look into which option is more cost-effective between drilling and ground collectors.
Over the past few days, I have gathered some information by talking to neighbors near the building site and others.
The building plot has an area of 800 sqm (8,600 sq ft).
The soil consists of clay. Everyone agreed that a heat pump is the best option, whether using ground collectors or drilling.
Drilling is considered the better alternative because geothermal energy can be utilized more effectively in winter, even at temperatures below -10°C (14°F).
Now, I need to look into which option is more cost-effective between drilling and ground collectors.
Hello csba,
You are still at a very early stage with your “house purchase/build” project, so there is still an opportunity to influence all the key factors.
First, if you are planning to build a house in 2011, I would recommend building at least according to the 2012 Energy Saving Ordinance standard (Energieeinsparverordnung), which, as the name suggests, will come into effect in 2012. This way, you avoid constructing something that will already be outdated tomorrow (ensuring the long-term value of the property). In addition, this allows you to qualify for low-interest loans from the KfW bank, since you will be building to a higher standard than the current 2009 Energy Saving Ordinance.
As EBi has explained in detail, choosing the right heating system is a crucial decision. Besides the actual location, the usage patterns of the future occupants are particularly important.
Here, advice from your planner/architect, builder, and an independent energy consultant can provide valuable support. Energy consultants can be found online via the German Energy Agency (DENA).
By complying with the requirements of the 2012 Energy Saving Ordinance, which are 30% below current values, energy consumption decreases significantly. If you want to avoid high investment costs or your budget is currently limited, using a gas condensing boiler system is economically (see EBI’s post) and also ecologically interesting.
You are still at a very early stage with your “house purchase/build” project, so there is still an opportunity to influence all the key factors.
First, if you are planning to build a house in 2011, I would recommend building at least according to the 2012 Energy Saving Ordinance standard (Energieeinsparverordnung), which, as the name suggests, will come into effect in 2012. This way, you avoid constructing something that will already be outdated tomorrow (ensuring the long-term value of the property). In addition, this allows you to qualify for low-interest loans from the KfW bank, since you will be building to a higher standard than the current 2009 Energy Saving Ordinance.
As EBi has explained in detail, choosing the right heating system is a crucial decision. Besides the actual location, the usage patterns of the future occupants are particularly important.
Here, advice from your planner/architect, builder, and an independent energy consultant can provide valuable support. Energy consultants can be found online via the German Energy Agency (DENA).
By complying with the requirements of the 2012 Energy Saving Ordinance, which are 30% below current values, energy consumption decreases significantly. If you want to avoid high investment costs or your budget is currently limited, using a gas condensing boiler system is economically (see EBI’s post) and also ecologically interesting.
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