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The diploma thesis addresses the comparison of the current Eco Fund call 67SUB-OBPO19 with call 41SUB-OBPO16.
Solution and Method
The diploma thesis addresses the comparison of the current Eco Fund call 67SUB-OBPO19 with call 41SUB-OBPO16. Both calls offer non-refundable financial incentives for investments in measures that increase the energy efficiency of buildings. The energy efficiency of buildings can be increased through thermal insulation of the façade (both calls), thermal insulation of the roof or ceiling against an unheated space (both calls), optimisation of the heating system (both calls), thermal insulation of floors on the ground or floors above an unheated space or cellar (covered only by call 67SUB-OBPO19), and installation of ventilation with heat recovery from exhaust air (covered only by call 67SUB-OBPO19).
When we speak of thermal insulation of the façade, we actually mean façade renovation with additional thermal insulation. The work phases include the remediation of the existing façade, which in some places is already damp or causes significant thermal bridges, the addition of thermal insulation, and certainly also a new finishing layer that functionally replaces the original render and gives the building its final appearance. Optimisation of the heating system refers to hydraulic balancing of the heating system.
Such balancing achieves equal heat supply to all heating elements regardless of which floor of the building they are located on. Hydraulic balancing also resolves uneven flow through common vertical pipes, which often leads to noise and banging in the pipes. Last but not least, hydraulic balancing also achieves savings in heating costs.
In addition to reducing heating costs, in his opinion, the installation of heat recovery is unfortunately often overlooked, which actually actively affects the air we breathe in living spaces. Although the two calls appear similar at first glance, it must be acknowledged that the new call, with its requirement for a detailed design (hereinafter PZI) and supervision of implementation, changes to the required insulation thickness, and new subsidies for insulation of basement spaces, has significantly changed the decision-making process regarding which measure an investor will choose.
Through the diploma thesis, I establish that with the new Eco Fund call, investment in measures that increase the energy efficiency of buildings has become cheaper whilst simultaneously improving in quality compared to investment under the previous call. Measures for thermal insulation of the façade, optimisation of the heating system, and comprehensive energy renovation of buildings are indeed encouraged even more with the new call than in the past; on the other hand, the call is still not optimal regarding roof insulation and basement spaces.
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