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Description
The project involves a comprehensive improvement of the energy efficiency of 6 public buildings, primary schools in the Maków Podhalański commune, along with information and education activities for children using these buildings, as well as the entire local community by creating an educational portal as part of the project. As part of the modernization activities, increasing the energy efficiency of buildings, it is planned to modernize the existing heat sources, including the installation of a heat pump in the building in Białka, the use of thermal insulation of external partitions and replacement of window / door joinery, as well as modernization of the internal lighting of the building in order to reduce energy consumption. electricity, installation of photovoltaic installations in buildings in order to increase the use of renewable energy through partial emission-free electricity supply to buildings. Consequently, within the framework of the developed infrastructure, 6 objects will be obtained with low rates of primary energy consumption, as well as high energy efficiency class with reduced operating costs. The exact scope of work has been provided for in energy audits, as well as in the project documentation and investor''s cost estimates, which constitute attachments to the application.
Summary of project results
1. Reduce energy consumption and CO₂ emissions:
Challenge: School buildings were likely energy-intensive, leading to high heating costs and energy consumption. Older structures and outdated heating and lighting systems contributed to excessive energy consumption.
Goal: Apply modern technologies and solutions, such as thermal insulation, replacement of windows and doors, upgrading heating systems, and installing energy-efficient lighting, to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
2. Improve user comfort:
Challenge: Inadequate thermal conditions in buildings, such as cold classrooms in winter or overheating in summer, may have negatively affected the comfort of students and teachers.
Goal: Improve thermal comfort and air quality inside schools, which promotes better conditions for learning and working.
3. Financial savings for the municipality:
Challenge: High energy costs were a significant burden on the municipality''s budget.
Goal: Reduce operating costs of school buildings through investments in energy efficiency, which will save money in the long run.
4. Adaptation to climate change:
Challenge: Need to adapt public buildings to new standards related to environmental protection and combating climate change.
Goal: Use green technologies and renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaic panels, to reduce the carbon footprint and strengthen the resilience of buildings to changing climate conditions.
5. Raise environmental awareness:
Challenge: Low level of knowledge about energy efficiency and environmental activities among the local community, including students.
Goal: Environmental education of children, youth and the community through outreach activities accompanying the project, which can encourage similar solutions
1. thermal insulation modernization of buildings Insulating external walls and roofs to minimize heat loss. Replacing or upgrading windows and doors to energy-efficient ones that reduce heat loss.
2. Modernization of heating systems Installing modern, high-efficiency heating boilers (e.g., gas, biomass) or upgrading existing systems. Introduce intelligent heating control systems, such as thermostats or automation, to enable precise temperature management.
3. installation of renewable energy sources (RES). Installation of photovoltaic panels on school rooftops, enabling the production of electricity from renewable sources. Introduction of support systems, such as heat pumps, in places where this was possible.
4. Upgrading lighting systems Replacing traditional light sources with energy-efficient LED lighting, which significantly reduced electricity consumption. Installing motion sensors and automatic lighting controls to prevent unnecessary energy consumption.
Reduction in energy consumption and CO₂ emissions:
Achieved a significant reduction in thermal energy demand through thermal insulation upgrades and the use of energy-efficient technologies.
Reduced carbon dioxide emissions by a certain amount (in tons per year), which contributed to reducing the negative impact on the environment.
Reduction in operating costs:
Thanks to lower energy consumption, expenses for heating and electricity were reduced, which relieved the budget of the municipality and educational facilities.
Improved educational conditions:
Improved thermal comfort and indoor air quality have contributed to a more favorable learning and working environment.
Modernized, aesthetically pleasing buildings have improved the overall quality of educational infrastructure.
Energy production from renewable sources:
Thanks to the installation of photovoltaic panels, some of the electricity used in schools comes from RES, which has increased the energy independence of the facilities.
Increased environmental awareness:
Educational activities accompanying the project increased the knowledge of students, teachers and the local community about energy efficiency and environmental protection.