Inside the Hive, Schneider Electric's headquarters: creating smart buildings for sustainable resources management
The HIVE obtained the ISO 50001 certification concerning the energy management systems.
HOMES levers for active energy efficiency
How to reduce energy needs and CO2 emissions
Understand and control energy in buildings
Where does the energy go inside a building? How to conduct the improvement process?
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6 HOMES ways to save energy:
The most widespread solutions used to save energy in buildings are:
- insulation of walls and windows
- use of green energies: wind power, sun, heat pumps, etc.
- installation of energy-efficient equipment (e.g. class A)
These solutions are effective, but not enough!
HOMES proposes energy management: saving each drop of energy that can be saved without taking away from occupant comfort.
From 20 to 50% total energy reduction thanks to control.
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Up to 50 % of heating energy reduction through ventilation tuned control.
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