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Why low energy?
We need to cut energy consumption. Hans Eek Architect
In terms of value, one kWh saved equals three kWh produced.
Reidun & Halvard Home owners
The indoor climate is excellent in all rooms.
Ulla Jansson Energy expert
You get lower energy cost and excellent indoor climate conditions.
Ronnie & Wanja Home owners
Low electricity bills.
It's never amounted to more than NOK 400 a month. That's great.
It's almost the same as designing conventional buildings.
Louis Lunde Architect
These are basic solutions. Stein Stoknes Project manager NAL/Ecobox
Low-energy housing building techniques are quite ordinary. Hans Eek Architect
It's hardly a problem Svein Hugo Hansen Developer
It's easy. Jahn Magne Jensen Electrician
It isn't complicated. Erik Mikalsen Adviser
We have a project in Alingsås.
Conventional upgrading would have entailed a new cladding, ventilation system -
-as well as new windows.
Upgrading buildings from normal standard -
- to passive house standard is simple but extremely effective.
The health benefits have been huge for all of us.
There's a totally integrated ventilation system with filtration.
When we change the filter, -
- we can see the filth that would otherwise have entered the house.
Green concerns have often taken a back seat to status symbols.
People will splash out on fancy kitchens.
Olav Stav Environment Officer, Stavanger
They're not prepared to pay extra for efficient energy solutions.
These are high-value homes.
Their market value is a lot higher than the cost of building them.
Energy consumption has to be an essential part of new projects.
Grete Kvinnesland Project manager
We need to move away from fossil fuels.
We need renewable energy and low energy consumption.
It's all about global challenges. Nowak Ljungberg Project manager, Sweco
It's an important contribution to cutting greenhouse emissions.
We all have an obligation to reduce our energy consumption.
The construction of low-energy housing and passive houses -
- is one way to reduce our carbon footprint.