Is investing in energy efficiency worth it? Evidence for substantial price premiums but limited profitability in the housing sector

2021 ◽  
pp. 111371
Author(s):  
Sergio Copiello ◽  
Edda Donati
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Housing Sector ◽  
Price Premiums

Triple Bottom Line Accounting and Energy-Efficiency Retrofits in the Social-Housing Sector: A Case Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-131 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kathryn Bewley ◽  
Thomas Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Social Housing ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Triple Bottom Line ◽  
Fair Value ◽  
Data Availability ◽  
Housing Sector ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
The Social

ABSTRACT This paper reports the findings of a case study conducted to learn about the information, actors, actions, and processes involved in energy-efficiency investment decisions in the social-housing sector. These decisions draw on environmental, social, and economic factors, which are studied from a “triple bottom line” (TBL) accounting perspective. The quantitative methods we use rely on Levels I, II, and III fair-value measures similar to those used in financial accounting. The qualitative methods rely primarily on interviews conducted and transcribed by the researchers. Our main findings show that a pure financial bottom-line approach would not fully indicate the overall desirability of the type of energy-efficiency investment undertaken in this case. By factoring in other quantitative and qualitative outcomes drawn from the research methods applied, a different conclusion may be reached. Data Availability: Available upon request from the authors.

scholarly journals Institution of public welfare: investments within historic settlements and the life cycle of the urban environment

Vestnik MGSU ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 751-769
Author(s):  
Olga V. Bakhareva ◽  
Liliya I. Azhimova ◽  
Alberto Celani ◽  
Nicolai S. Bolshakov
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Housing Stock ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
State Intervention ◽  
Public Welfare ◽  
Housing Sector ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
Adjacent Territory ◽  
The City

Introduction. The transformation of the economic space of the regions based on digitalization and the use of intelligent technologies in the housing sector gives rise to aesthetic technical problems. When implementing spontaneous investment projects to improve the energy efficiency of the old housing stock of cities, including historical and cultural monuments, as well as buildings that form historical buildings, technical and aesthetic consequences arise. The aim of the article is to study the implemented investment projects to improve the energy efficiency of residential buildings on the adjacent territory of the border of the historical settlement of regional significance in the city of Kazan. Materials and methods. Full-scale inspection, photographic recording of the results of implemented investment projects to improve the energy efficiency of multi-apartment residential buildings of the housing stock on the adjacent territory of the border of the historical settlement of the city of Kazan. Results. As a result, a classification was drawn up of the types of interventions of the operating company, which significantly change the historical facades, change the single architectural and historical appearance of the street ensemble and generate negative externalities. Taking into account the prospects for growth in demand in the market for improving the energy efficiency of buildings of old housing stock, in order to maximize public welfare, it is proposed to consider the mechanism of state intervention to protect the architectural and historical environment of the city as a patronized good on the basis of state policy to create favorable conditions for the introduction of innovations in the housing sector in the form of institute of public guardianship. Conclusions. The institute of public guardianship will allow to preserve the artistic architectural ensembles of the city throughout the life cycle, to fight against parasitic architecture, to obtain an economic effect: to ensure low energy consumption in residential buildings of the old housing stock of cities, an increase in the value of real estate and the profitability of investment projects for the restoration, reconstruction and reconstruction of buildings in the historical part cities.

scholarly journals EVALUATION OF ENERGY SAVING POTENTIAL ON THE BASIS OF ENERGY AUDIT

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (12) ◽  
pp. 89-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Косухин ◽  
Andrey Kosukhin ◽  
Косухин ◽  
Mikhail Kosukhin ◽  
Семак ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Saving ◽  
Residential Buildings ◽  
Necessary Condition ◽  
Housing Sector ◽  
Efficiency Improvement ◽  
Energy Audit ◽  
Energy Saving Potential ◽  
Energy Efficiency Improvement ◽  
Existing Housing

There were presented the findings of the research in energy saving and energy efficiency of public and residential buildings with the purpose of evaluating the energy saving potential on the basis of energy audit. There was demonstrated the nature of energy consumption and the evaluation figures of energy saving in state-financed sphere and housing sector of the country. On the basis of research and calculations of various specialists it was determined, that the highest potential of energy efficiency improvement belongs to the housing funds of the country. It was pointed out that capital repairs and reconstruction of the existing housing funds are the necessary condition of implementing the energy saving measures. The investment issues, their types and their attractiveness for energy saving measures and improving the energy efficiency are reflected.

Smart house system as a tool to improve energy efficiency, safety and comfort: Implementing in residential development

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 778-798
Author(s):  
Andrei A. KUL'KOV ◽  
Al'bina A. YAKUPOVA
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Smart Home ◽  
Residential Development ◽  
Smart Devices ◽  
Housing Sector ◽  
Improve Energy Efficiency ◽  
Heating Water ◽  
Smart House ◽  
Safety Systems

Subject. This article discusses the importance of the Smart Home system in the development of the housing sector of Russia's regions. Objectives. The article aims to define the concept of Smart Home and justify the relevance of the introduction of innovative systems in the housing sector. Methods. For the study, we used the system, and functional and structural analyses. Results. The article defines the Smart Home system, names the system's three main principles, and describes the operation of integrated lighting, heating, water, and safety systems. Conclusions. Introducing and installing innovative smart devices will help save time, money, and energy.

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