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Perspectives of energy efficient technologies penetration in the Greek domestic sector, through the analysis of Energy Performance Certificates

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  • Gelegenis, J.
  • Diakoulaki, D.
  • Lampropoulou, H.
  • Giannakidis, G.
  • Samarakou, M.
  • Plytas, N.

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The building sector in Greece presents a huge energy saving potential, the largest part of which is remaining unexploited. The recently enacted legislation for the energy performance of buildings, in combination with the financial support provided by funding programmes to low income families is expected to significantly boost the deployment of energy efficient technologies in the Greek domestic sector. The exploitation of these legal and financial instruments follows a formalised process of energy audits, resulting in buildings classification and in the submission of Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) including suggestions to improve the dwellings' energy performance. The paper aims at an ex-ante evaluation of the market trends revealed by EPCs in Greece, in order to identify the perspectives of individual technologies and to assess the degree to which the certification procedure helps in improving the energy performance of buildings. The results indicate a strong trend towards less cost-effective technologies, revealing a sub-optimal allocation of financial resources and putting into risk the path towards the achievement of EU targets for 2020.

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  • Gelegenis, J. & Diakoulaki, D. & Lampropoulou, H. & Giannakidis, G. & Samarakou, M. & Plytas, N., 2014. "Perspectives of energy efficient technologies penetration in the Greek domestic sector, through the analysis of Energy Performance Certificates," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 67(C), pages 56-67.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:67:y:2014:i:c:p:56-67
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2013.09.051
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