Energy Efficiency

In whichever way we produce our energy, it must be done so efficiently to avoid greenhouse effect and unnecessary CO2 emissions. To do so, many Danish companies are taking the steps to de-carbonize buildings, which account for around 40% of CO2 emissions nationwide. Their projects mainly focus on insulation, pumps, electronics, ventilation, data control systems, architecture and more. As a country of small-size and of a low percentage in global CO2 emissions, Denmark does not limit investments within its national borders, rather assuming the role to lead by example and help other countries become more energy efficient.

However, such ambitious projects could not be taken alone, and the government of Denmark has been an essential actor in this process. Through comprehensive regulations including a strict building code and energy labelling, and partnerships between the public and private sectors, energy efficiency in buildings is being achieved. With a more sustainable approach to how we construct and maintain our buildings, it is possible to reduce the amount of CO2 emitted from them by more than 50%!

Other than protecting the environment from greenhouse effect, considering the energy crisis that the world is going through nowadays, it becomes ever more important to use energy more efficiently as the prices continue to go upwards.

Sources: Reducing expenses and CO₂ emissions through energy efficiency in buildings (stateofgreen.com)

Energy Savings | The Danish Energy Agency (ens.dk)