MAKE YOUR HOME MORE SUSTAINABLE
MAKE YOUR HOME MORE SUSTAINABLE
With all those high energy costs, a sustainable home is even more important these days. A sustainable home ensures lower energy costs. And the investment you make always pays off. There are subsidies that remove (part of) the costs. We share in this blog which investments are possible and their costs.
With all those high energy costs, a sustainable home is even more important these days. A sustainable home ensures lower energy costs. And the investment you make always pays off. There are subsidies that remove (part of) the costs. We share in this blog which investments are possible and their costs.
Makeing your home more sustainable, what is possible?
There are several options to make your home more sustainable. Below we share the most important investments, including the expected costs.
Install solar panels
A common investment you see now is installing solar panels. After purchase you can reclaim the VAT from tax authorities. You will earn back this investment in about 7 years.
Insulate with HR++ or triple glazing
With double glazing you are already well on your way, but HR++ or triple glazing is even better. HR stands for High Return, so what you really get in return. You keep the heat inside, so you have to heat less. You also reduce noise pollution. Good for your wallet and the climate. A win-win situation, then.
This information is based on information from Milieu Central (2022). The savings have been calculated by Milieu Centraal with a gas and electricity price over a longer term of 15 to 25 years. The gas price is €1 per m3 and the electricity price is €0.22 per kWh. It is possible that current energy prices are higher.
Cavity wall insulation
Cavity wall insulation is a fairly easy investment. An expert has often installed the insulation within a day. And after about 3 years you will have recouped the investment.
This information is based on information from Milieu Central (2022). The savings have been calculated by Milieu Centraal with a gas and electricity price over a longer term of 15 to 25 years. The gas price is €1 per m3 and the electricity price is €0.22 per kWh. It is possible that current energy prices are higher.
Roof insulation
You lose more heat through your roof than you think. Good insulation is extremely important here. Milieu Centraal indicates that homes built after 1991 are well insulated. In homes between 1965 and 1991, the roof insulation is moderate, and homes before that time were barely barely insulated. To be sure, it is advisable to call in an expert or view the construction report.
This information is based on information from Milieu Centraal (2022). The savings have been calculated by Milieu Centraal with a gas and electricity price over a longer term of 15 to 25 years. The gas price is €1 per m3 and the electricity price is €0.22 per kWh. It is possible that current energy prices are higher.
Advice on making your home more sustainable
Do you want to make your home more sustainable? Then it is wise to first look at the above-mentioned investments. Below we have once again briefly listed which investments they are:
- Installation of solar panels.
- Cavity wall insulation.
- Insulate the roof.
Want to make your house more sustainable and sell it?
What you see more and more now is that people are making their homes more sustainable, so that they can sell them more cheaply in a few years. A smart move, because these investments will increase the value of your house. So, are you also planning to sell your home in the longer term? Please contact us! Then we will look together at what you can do to increase the value of your home.