A good energy label is not only beneficial for the resale value of your home, but also for your wallet and the environment. Moreover, you can often get an advantageous mortgage get if you can demonstrate a good energy label. Fortunately, improving your energy label doesn't always have to cost a lot or immediately mean you have to remodel your whole house. But how do you do that, improve your energy label? Below is an overview of measures - from small quick wins to bigger investments - that will make your home more energy efficient.
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Insulation: the biggest step forward
Insulation is often the key to a better energy label.
- Roof insulation: prevents heat loss (about 30% of heat loss in a poorly insulated house).
- Cavity wall insulation: relatively cheap and quickly implemented.
- Floor and ground insulation: provides more comfort and lower heating costs.
- HR++ or triple glazing: makes a huge difference compared to single or old double glazing.
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More efficient installations
Besides insulation, the way you heat and ventilate plays a big role.
- High-efficiency boiler (HE boiler): if your central heating boiler is outdated, a new high-efficiency boiler can make a big difference.
- Heat pump (hybrid or fully electric): often helps to move towards label A or B.
- Solar boiler: provides hot water with free sunlight.
- Balanced ventilation with heat recovery: ventilates healthily and recycles heat.
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Sustainable energy generation
- Solar panels: not only reduce your energy bills, but also improve your energy label.
- Connection to a heat network (if available): often beneficial for the label.
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Combining pays off!
You often make the biggest jump in energy label by cleverly combining measures. For example: cavity wall insulation + HR++ glass + solar panels can take your home from label D to B or even A.
Practical tip: grants and loans
The government offers various subsidies and financing options when you decide to implement energy-saving measures. It is smart to check these in advance so that you spend less of your own money.
Would you like to have an energy label prepared for your home? Or would you like to know how to improve your energy label? Then contact us and we will be happy to help you on your way!
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