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Report on the Development of Cost Optimal Calculations and Gap Analysis for Buildings in Ireland under Directive 2010/31/EU on the Energy Performance of Buildings (RECAST)
Section 1-Residential Buildings
Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government Final Report Revised 07/04/2020
05 April 2018
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Contents
Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................ 1
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 4
2. Reference Buildings ...................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 New buildings ..................................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Existing Buildings.............................................................................................................. 13
3. Measures and packages ............................................................................................................. 30
3.1 New buildings ................................................................................................................... 30
3.2 Existing Buildings – Elemental analysis ........................................................................... 32
3.3 Existing Buildings – Analysis of Packages ....................................................................... 33
4. Calculation of primary energy demand for the measures ........................................................... 36
4.1 New Buildings ................................................................................................................... 36
4.2 Existing Buildings.............................................................................................................. 40
5. Global cost calculation ................................................................................................................ 56
5.1 New Buildings ................................................................................................................... 56
5.2 Existing Buildings – Elemental Analysis ........................................................................... 76
5.3 Existing Buildings – Analysis of Packages ..................................................................... 119
6. Cost Optimal Level for Reference Buildings ............................................................................. 152
6.1 New Buildings ................................................................................................................. 152
6.2 Existing Buildings – Elemental Analysis ......................................................................... 156
6.3 Existing Buildings – Analysis of Packages ..................................................................... 159
7. Comparison of Current Regulations and Cost Optimal Level ................................................... 168
7.1 New Buildings ................................................................................................................. 168
7.2 Existing Buildings – Elemental Analysis ......................................................................... 169
7.3 Existing Buildings – Analysis of Packages ..................................................................... 174
Appendix 1 – Current Regulations ...................................................................................................... 177
Appendix 2 – Cost Optimal Curves, Existing buildings – Elemental analysis ..................................... 180
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Executive Summary
This report details work undertaken for the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. It describes cost-optimal calculations and a gap analysis for residential buildings in accordance with Article 5 of Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings (recast) The report has been developed in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 244/2012 of 16 January 2012 supplementing Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the energy performance of buildings (hereinafter referred to as the Cost-Optimal Regulation) and the associated Guidelines accompanying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 244/2012 of 16 January 2012
The format of this report is based upon the reporting template provided in Annex 3 of the Cost-
Optimal Regulation. This report is in a similar format to the 2013 Cost Optimal Report for Ireland.
Energy Performance Assessment and modelling
The following reference buildings were selected for new and existing single-family buildings.
Bungalow
Detached house (2 storeys)
Semi-detached house (2 storeys)
Mid-floor flat
Top-floor flat
Mid-terrace (existing only)
In addition a new and existing apartment block building was modelled in accordance with the requirements of the EPBD.
The building models used are based upon typical dwellings agreed with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (DHPLG).
The selection of buildings and the baseline energy performance of the existing buildings were based on an analysis of Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s (SEAI) Energy Performance Certificate or Building Energy Rating database which contained 830,952 records in Q1 2018. This represents approximately 49% of occupied dwellings.
In order to model the energy performance of dwellings to a cost optimal level, the Dwelling Energy
Assessment Procedure (DEAP) as published by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) was
used.
DEAP is Ireland’s calculation methodology and software for calculating the energy performance of
buildings and meets the requirements of the EPBD (recast) Annex I and EN 13790. The requirements
regarding the conservation of fuel and energy for dwellings are laid out in Part L of the Second Schedule
to the Building Regulations 1997 (Statutory Instrument No. 497 of 1997) as amended by the Building
Regulations (Part L Amendment) Regulations (Statutory .Instrument No. 259 of 2011 to S.I. 538 of
2017). Part L of the Building Regulations provides that the energy performance of the dwelling is such
as to limit the calculated primary energy consumption and related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions
insofar as is reasonably practicable, when both energy consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2)
emissions are calculated using the Dwelling Energy Assessment Procedure (DEAP) published by the
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. DEAP calculates whole dwelling energy and carbon emissions
performance compliance for the Irish Building Regulations Part L 2005, 2008, 2011 and 2018 for new
dwellings.
Capital Costs and Lifecycle Costs
Capital costs for measures were developed by independent economic consultants Currie and Brown.
New build cost data was based on current construction projects in the Dublin region. Existing build
cost data was validated against cost data from SEAI Better Energy Homes grant schemes.
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Discount rates used took account of public sector rates used by Department of Public Expenditure
and Reform and financial rates used by the financial sector. Future energy prices were based on
SEAI forecasts. Sensitivities were modelled to allow for different energy prices, discount rates and
capital and operational costs.
Models were run from both a societal and investor perspective. The societal model included the cost
of carbon and used lower discount rates. The investor model excluded the cost of carbon and used
higher discount rates.
Results and Gap Analysis
As the reduction of carbon emissions is a societal challenge, the societal perspective which includes
the price of carbon has been used to perform the gap analysis to inform the cost optimal level.
The results of the gap analysis for new and existing dwellings from a societal perspective are
described below. The results are based on a macro economic analysis, using a 5% discount rate and
a central energy price.
The 2018 cost optimal report compares the cost optimal level to the draft 2018 Part L of the Building
Regulations performance requirements which have completed public consultation and are due to be
signed into regulation at the end of September 2018. This 2018 Part L regulation introduces Nearly
Zero Energy Building performance requirements and Major Renovation provisions to a cost optimal
level into Ireland’s Building Regulations for Dwellings.
New Buildings
The 2018 Part L of the Building Regulations Conservation of Fuel and Energy performance
requirements for the majority of dwelling types meet the cost optimal level performance. The cost
optimal gap analysis for single family dwellings is shown in table 7.1 in the main body of the report.
There is no negative gap between the cost optimal levels and 2018 performance requirements for
the majority of dwellings. The average performance of all dwelling types is also better than the cost
optimal level.
As the average performance of all dwelling types is better than the cost optimal level and the
majority of single family dwellings and the apartment block when modelled to 2018 Part L Building
Regulations performance requirements achieve the cost optimal level there is no gap between
these performance requirements and the cost optimal level.
Existing Buildings - Major Renovation (Analysis of packages)
In the majority of dwellings modelled, the current requirement of 125kWh/m2/yr is within 15% of the
cost optimal primary energy level as required by the cost optimal guidance. The cost optimal levels
are set out in Tables 7.6 to 7.9 in the main body of the report. In some cases where the cost optimal
level is more than 15% lower than the 2018 Part L requirements, this is achieved through the
installation of photovoltaics as part of the major renovation package on specific dwelling types.
From an economic perspective, the installation of photovoltaics may present an unintended barrier
to the retrofit of dwellings and it may not be functionally feasible to install photovoltaics due to
available space.
The Part L 2018 performance requirements are within 15% of the cost optimal level for the major renovation of the majority of dwellings inso far as they are technically, functionally and economically feasible.
Existing Buildings - Elemental replacement
For the heating systems, window and hollow block/solid wall elements analysed, there is no gap
between 2018 Part L requirements and the cost optimal level. The cost optimal levels are set out in
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Tables 7.3 to 7.5 in the main body of the report. In the case of roofs with insulation between joists,
cavity walls and floors there are functional reasons why it may not be possible to install additional
insulation to achieve the cost optimal level such as available space in existing rooms or roof spaces,
or cavity widths in walls. The Part L 2018 requirements are at the cost optimal level for elemental
replacement insofar as they are technically, economically and functionally feasible.
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1. Introduction
This report details work undertaken for the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. It describes cost-optimal calculations and a gap analysis for residential buildings in accordance with Article 5 of Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings (recast) The report has been developed in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 244/2012 of 16 January 2012 supplementing Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the energy performance of buildings (hereinafter referred to as the Cost-Optimal Regulation) and the associated Guidelines accompanying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 244/2012 of 16 January 2012
The format of this report is based upon the reporting template provided in Annex 3 of the Cost-
Optimal Regulation. This report is in a similar format to the 2013 Cost Optimal Report for Ireland.
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2. Reference Buildings
2.1 New buildings
According to Annex 1 of Cost Optimal Regulation, member states should establish reference buildings
for the following two residential building categories: single-family buildings and apartment blocks/
multifamily buildings. For each building category, at least one reference building shall be established
for new build.
The following five reference buildings have been selected for single-family buildings.
Bungalow
Detached house (2 storeys)
Semi-detached house (2 storeys)
Mid-floor flat
Top-floor flat
The following reference building has been selected for apartment blocks/ multifamily buildings.
Apartment building: This is analysed as a whole apartment block1. It comprises three types of apartment units: the top and mid-floor apartments (as adopted for single-family buildings) and a ground floor apartment based on the same geometry. The apartment building comprises six floors with 4 apartment units on each floor. It is assumed that all communal spaces (e.g. corridors, stairways) are unheated.
The building models used are based upon typical dwellings agreed with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government (DHPLG). The justification for adopting these dwellings is that they are based on a review undertaken of new build dwelling construction. Sources included the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government Housing Statistics, the Central Statistics Office Construction and Housing Statistics, DKM Economic Consultants Ltd Annual Review of the Construction Industry, and Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions in the Residential Sector.2
A summary of the floor areas for these buildings is shown in Table 2.1. The floor areas are calculated
by taking linear measurements between the finished internal faces of the walls. New buildings are
assumed to be of cavity wall construction. As per DHPLG advice, that this is the most common new
build construction type in Ireland.
Table 2.1: Reference Building Details – Floor Areas
Building Category Reference Building Floor Area
Single-family buildings
Bungalow 104m²
Detached house 160m²
Semi-detached house 126m²
Mid-floor flat 81m²
Top-floor flat 81m²
Apartment blocks and
multifamily buildings Apartment building
1944 m2
(total area for all apartments in the building)
1 The results for this building type aggregate the results for the individual apartment units. The results do not include energy use within communal spaces (e.g. corridors, stairways) as these are typically unheated spaces. National energy efficiency standards for communal spaces are determined by the national non-residential building regulations which are assessed separately within the cost-optimal studies. 2 UCD ERG Study for Department of Environment Heritage and Local Government, Energy Efficiency Regulations for New Dwellings and Options for Improvement, 2007.
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For the purpose of this work, it has been assumed that the buildings are constructed in Dublin. The
Greater Dublin area contributes to a significant proportion of newly constructed dwellings in the
Ireland and is also the focus of current construction activities. Hence, climate and cost data relevant
for the Dublin geographical area been taken into consideration for the analysis.
Table 2.2 provides a more detailed summary of the Reference Buildings using the template provided
with the Cost Optimal Regulations. The component level requirements that set the proposed minimum
performance standards under draft Building Regulations 2018 for new residential buildings are
outlined in Appendix 1.
Table 2.2: Reference Buildings for New Buildings
Reference Building
Building Geometry
Shares of window
area on the
building envelope
and windows with
no solar access
Floor area m2
Typical energy
performance
kWh/m2/yr
Component level
requirements
Area of N/W/S/E
exposed facade (m²)
Volume
(m³)
Ratio of window
area over total
facade area
separately for
N/W/S/E facades
Primary energy for
each building
model according
to Part L 2018
national
regulations
These are
minimum
requirements for
different elemental
components
Bungalow 20 / 33 / 20 / 33 264 0.1 / 0.4 / 0 / 0.3 104 52
See Appendix 1
Detached house 41 / 55 / 41 / 55 407 0.1 / 0.3 / 0.1 / 0.2 160 42
Semi-detached
house 46/ 36 / 0 / 36 321 0 / 0.4 / 0 / 0.4 126 42
Mid-floor flat 22 / 22 / 0 / 0 198 0.4 / 0.5 / 0 / 0 81 40
Top-floor flat 22 / 22 / 0 / 0 198 0.4 / 0.5 / 0 / 0 81 47
Apartment Building
22 / 22 / 0 / 0
(per unit, excludes
communal areas)
4,752
(total for
all
apartment
units)
0.4 / 0.5 / 0 / 0
(per unit, modelled
as E/W orientation
as average)
1,944
(total for all
apartment
units)
43
Table 2.3 to Table 2.8 provide a summary of the relevant energy performance data used in the
modelling for each of the reference buildings to meet the proposed draft Building Regulations 2018.
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Table 2.3: Energy Performance Relevant Data – Bungalow
Building: Bungalow Quantity Unit
Calculation
Method and tool(s) DEAP v4.1
Primary energy conversion factors
(averaged over calculation period):
Gas 1.10
kWh/kWh
Biomass 1.10
District heating 1.10
Grid Supplied Electricity 1.86
On-site Generated Electricity 1.86
Climate
Location Dublin
Climate data DEAP v4.1 climate data
Terrain location Suburban. The impact of surrounding buildings has not been included.
Geometry Length x Width x Height 8 x 13 x 2.54 m
Fabric
Fabric u-values
Wall 0.13 W/m²K
Roof 0.11 W/m²K
Floor 0.14 W/m²K
Window 0.9 W/m²K
Glazing g-value Windows and glazed doors 0.6
Thermal Bridging y-value Thermal Bridging 0.05 W/m²K
Systems
Ventilation system Air permeability at 50Pa 5 m³/m².hr
Heat recovery efficiency - %
Heating system
Fuel Gas -
Generation 91.3 %
Distribution / Control 100 %
Secondary Heating Efficiency none %
Secondary Heating Proportion - %
DHW system Generation 91.3 %
Distribution / Control 100 %
Lighting Luminaire efficacy 94 Lumens/cW
Power 4 W/m2
Setpoints and
Schedules
Temperature setpoint Winter
21 (living area)
18 (rest of
dwelling)
ºC
Operation schedules All schedules are defined by DEAP v4.1. The heating schedule is
07.00h to 09.00h and 17.00h to 23.00h daily, Oct. - May
Total water demand 125 litres/person/day
Hot water demand Based on 1 bath plus showers with 6 litres/min flow restrictor
Energy Use
Energy contribution of main
passive strategies Natural ventilation
These energy savings are not
reported separately.
Heating energy 33 kWh/m²/yr
Cooling energy - kWh/m²/yr
DHW energy 24 kWh/m²/yr
Lighting energy 2 kWh/m²/yr
Auxiliary energy 0.5 kWh/m²/yr
Energy
Generation Generated energy (photovoltaic panels) 9 kWh/m²/yr
Delivered energy
Fossil fuel 57 kWh/m²/yr
Electricity 3 kWh/m²/yr
Other (PVs) 9 kWh/m²/yr
Primary energy 52 kWh/m²/yr
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Table 2.4: Energy Performance Relevant Data – Detached House
Building: Detached Quantity Unit
Calculation
Method and tool(s) DEAP v4.1
Primary energy conversion factors
(averaged over calculation period):
Gas 1.10
kWh/kWh
Biomass 1.10
District heating 1.10
Grid Supplied Electricity 1.86
On-site Generated Electricity 1.86
Climate
Location Dublin
Climate data DEAP v4.1 climate data
Terrain location Suburban. The impact of surrounding buildings has not been included.
Geometry Length x Width x Height 9.75 x 8 x 5.1 m
Fabric
Fabric u-values
Wall 0.13 W/m²K
Roof 0.11 W/m²K
Floor 0.14 W/m²K
Window 0.9 W/m²K
Glazing g-value Windows and glazed doors 0.6
Thermal Bridging y-value Thermal Bridging 0.05 W/m²K
Systems
Ventilation system Air permeability at 50Pa 5 m³/m².hr
Heat recovery efficiency - %
Heating system
Fuel Gas -
Generation 91.3 %
Distribution / Control 100 %
Secondary Heating Efficiency none %
Secondary Heating Proportion - %
DHW system Generation 91.3 %
Distribution / Control 100 %
Lighting Luminaire efficacy 94 Lumens/cW
Power 4 W/m2
Setpoints and
Schedules
Temperature setpoint Winter
21 (living area)
18 (rest of
dwelling)
ºC
Operation schedules All schedules are defined by DEAP v4.1. The heating schedule is
07.00h to 09.00h and 17.00h to 23.00h daily, Oct. - May
Total water demand 125 litres/person/day
Hot water demand Based on 1 bath plus showers with 6 litres/min flow restrictor
Energy Use
Energy contribution of main
passive strategies Natural ventilation
These energy savings are not
reported separately.
Heating energy 29 kWh/m²/yr
Cooling energy - kWh/m²/yr
DHW energy 16 kWh/m²/yr
Lighting energy 2 kWh/m²/yr
Auxiliary energy 0.3 kWh/m²/yr
Energy
Generation Generated energy (photovoltaic panels) 6 kWh/m²/yr
Delivered energy
Fossil fuel 46 kWh/m²/yr
Electricity 2 kWh/m²/yr
Other (PVs) 6 kWh/m²/yr
Primary energy 42 kWh/m²/yr
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Table 2.5: Energy Performance Relevant Data – Semi-Detached House
Building: Semi-Detached Quantity Unit
Calculation
Method and tool(s) DEAP v4.1
Primary energy conversion factors
(averaged over calculation period):
Gas 1.10
kWh/kWh
Biomass 1.10
District heating 1.10
Grid Supplied Electricity 1.86
On-site Generated Electricity 1.86
Climate
Location Dublin
Climate data DEAP v4.1 climate data
Terrain location Suburban. The impact of surrounding buildings has not been included.
Geometry Length x Width x Height 9 x 7 x 5.1 m
Fabric
Fabric u-values
Wall 0.13 W/m²K
Roof 0.11 W/m²K
Floor 0.14 W/m²K
Window 0.9 W/m²K
Glazing g-value Windows and glazed doors 0.6
Thermal Bridging y-value Thermal Bridging 0.05 W/m²K
Systems
Ventilation system Air permeability at 50Pa 5 m³/m².hr
Heat recovery efficiency - %
Heating system
Fuel Gas -
Generation 91.3 %
Distribution / Control 100 %
Secondary Heating Efficiency none %
Secondary Heating Proportion - %
DHW system Generation 91.3 %
Distribution / Control 100 %
Lighting Luminaire efficacy 94 Lumens/cW
Power 4 W/m2
Setpoints and
Schedules
Temperature setpoint Winter
21 (living area)
18 (rest of
dwelling)
ºC
Operation schedules All schedules are defined by the DEAP v4.1. The heating schedule is
07.00h to 09.00h and 17.00h to 23.00h daily, Oct. - May
Total water demand 125 litres/person/day
Hot water demand Based on 1 bath plus showers with 6 litres/min flow restrictor
Energy Use
Energy contribution of main
passive strategies Natural ventilation
These energy savings are not
reported separately.
Heating energy 24 kWh/m²/yr
Cooling energy - kWh/m²/yr
DHW energy 21 kWh/m²/yr
Lighting energy 2 kWh/m²/yr
Auxiliary energy 0.4 kWh/m²/yr
Energy
Generation Generated energy (photovoltaic panels) 6 kWh/m²/yr
Delivered energy
Fossil fuel 45 kWh/m²/yr
Electricity 2 kWh/m²/yr
Other (PVs) 6 kWh/m²/yr
Primary energy 42 kWh/m²/yr
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Table 2.6: Energy Performance Relevant Data – Mid-Floor Flat
Building: Mid Floor Flat Quantity Unit
Calculation
Method and tool(s) DEAP v4.1
Primary energy conversion factors
(averaged over calculation period):
Gas 1.10
kWh/kWh
Biomass 1.10
District heating 1.10
Grid Supplied Electricity 1.86
On-site Generated Electricity 1.86
Climate
Location Dublin
Climate data DEAP v4.1 climate data
Terrain location Suburban. The impact of surrounding buildings has not been included.
Geometry Length x Width x Height 9 x 9 x 2.45 m
Fabric
Fabric u-values
Wall 0.13 W/m²K
Roof 0.11 W/m²K
Floor 0.14 W/m²K
Window 0.9 W/m²K
Glazing g-value Windows and glazed doors 0.6
Thermal Bridging y-value Thermal Bridging 0.05 W/m²K
Systems
Ventilation system Air permeability at 50Pa 5 m³/m².hr
Heat recovery efficiency - %
Heating system
Fuel Gas -
Generation 91.3 %
Distribution / Control 100 %
Secondary Heating Efficiency none %
Secondary Heating Proportion - %
DHW system Generation 91.3 %
Distribution / Control 100 %
Lighting Luminaire efficacy 94 Lumens/cW
Power 4 W/m2
Setpoints and
Schedules
Temperature setpoint Winter
21 (living area)
18 (rest of
dwelling)
ºC
Operation schedules All schedules are defined by the DEAP v4.1. The heating schedule is
07.00h to 09.00h and 17.00h to 23.00h daily, Oct. - May
Total water demand 125 litres/person/day
Hot water demand Based on 1 bath plus showers with 6 litres/min flow restrictor
Energy Use
Energy contribution of main
passive strategies Natural ventilation
These energy savings are not
reported separately.
Heating energy 15 kWh/m²/yr
Cooling energy - kWh/m²/yr
DHW energy 29 kWh/m²/yr
Lighting energy 2 kWh/m²/yr
Auxiliary energy 0.6 kWh/m²/yr
Energy
Generation Generated energy (photovoltaic panels) 7 kWh/m²/yr
Delivered energy
Fossil fuel 44 kWh/m²/yr
Electricity 3 kWh/m²/yr
Other (PVs) 7 kWh/m²/yr
Primary energy 40 kWh/m²/yr
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Table 2.7: Energy Performance Relevant Data – Top Floor Flat
Building: Top Floor Flat Quantity Unit
Calculation
Method and tool(s) DEAP v4.1
Primary energy conversion factors
(averaged over calculation period):
Gas 1.10
kWh/kWh
Biomass 1.10
District heating 1.10
Grid Supplied Electricity 1.86
On-site Generated Electricity 1.86
Climate
Location Dublin
Climate data DEAP v4.1 climate data
Terrain location Suburban. The impact of surrounding buildings has not been included.
Geometry Length x Width x Height 9 x 9 x 2.45 m
Fabric
Fabric u-values
Wall 0.13 W/m²K
Roof 0.11 W/m²K
Floor 0.14 W/m²K
Window 0.9 W/m²K
Glazing g-value Windows and glazed doors 0.6
Thermal Bridging y-value Thermal Bridging 0.05 W/m²K
Systems
Ventilation system Air permeability at 50Pa 5 m³/m².hr
Heat recovery efficiency - %
Heating system
Fuel Gas -
Generation 91.3 %
Distribution / Control 100 %
Secondary Heating Efficiency none %
Secondary Heating Proportion - %
DHW system Generation 91.3 %
Distribution / Control 100 %
Lighting Luminaire efficacy 94 Lumens/cW
Power 4 W/m2
Setpoints and
Schedules
Temperature setpoint Winter
21 (living area)
18 (rest of
dwelling)
ºC
Operation schedules All schedules are defined by the DEAP v4.1. The heating schedule is
07.00h to 09.00h and 17.00h to 23.00h daily, Oct. - May
Total water demand 125 litres/person/day
Hot water demand Based on 1 bath plus showers with 6 litres/min flow restrictor
Energy Use
Energy contribution of main passive
strategies Natural ventilation
These energy savings are not
reported separately.
Heating energy 23 kWh/m²/yr
Cooling energy - kWh/m²/yr
DHW energy 29 kWh/m²/yr
Lighting energy 2 kWh/m²/yr
Auxiliary energy 0.6 kWh/m²/yr
Energy Generation Generated energy (photovoltaic panels) 9 kWh/m²/yr
Delivered energy
Fossil fuel 53 kWh/m²/yr
Electricity 3 kWh/m²/yr
Other (PVs) 9 kWh/m²/yr
Primary energy 47 kWh/m²/yr
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Table 2.8: Energy Performance Relevant Data – Apartment Building
Quantity Unit
Calculation
Method and tool(s) DEAP v4.1
Primary energy conversion factors
(averaged over calculation period):
Gas 1.10
kWh/kWh
Biomass 1.10
District heating 1.10
Grid Supplied Electricity 1.86
On-site Generated Electricity 1.86
Climate
Location Dublin
Climate data DEAP v4.1 climate data file
Terrain location Sub-urban. The impact of surrounding buildings has not been included.
Geometry Length x Width x Height (per unit)
9 x 9 x 2.45
6 stories, 4 units
per floor
m
Fabric
Fabric u-values
Wall 0.13 W/m²K
Roof 0.11 W/m²K
Floor 0.14 W/m²K
Window 0.9 W/m²K
Glazing g-value Windows and glazed doors 0.6
Thermal Bridging y-value Thermal Bridging 0.05 W/m²K
Systems
Ventilation system Air permeability at 50Pa 5 m³/m².hr
Heat recovery efficiency - %
Heating system
Fuel Gas -
Generation 91.3 %
Distribution / Control 100 %
Secondary Heating Efficiency none %
Secondary Heating Proportion - %
DHW system Generation 91.3 %
Distribution / Control 100 %
Lighting Luminaire efficacy 94 Lumens/cW
Power 4 W/m2
Setpoints and
Schedules
Temperature setpoint Winter
21 (living area)
18 (rest of
dwelling)
ºC
Operation schedules All schedules are defined by the DEAP v4.1. The heating schedule is
07.00h to 09.00h and 17.00h to 23.00h daily, Oct. - May
Total water demand 125 litres/person/day
Hot water demand Based on 1 bath plus showers with 6 litres/min flow restrictor
Energy Use
Energy contribution of main
passive strategies Natural ventilation
These energy savings are not
reported separately.
Heating energy 18 kWh/m²/yr
Cooling energy - kWh/m²/yr
DHW energy 29 kWh/m²/yr
Lighting energy 2 kWh/m²/yr
Auxiliary energy 0.6 kWh/m²/yr
Energy
Generation Generated energy (photovoltaic panels) 8 kWh/m²/yr
Delivered energy
Fossil fuel 47 kWh/m²/yr
Electricity 3 kWh/m²/yr
Other (PVs) 8 kWh/m²/yr
Primary energy 43 kWh/m²/yr
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2.2 Existing Buildings
According to Annex 1 of Cost Optimal Regulation, member states should establish at least two
reference buildings for each building category for existing buildings subject to major renovation -
taking into account the characteristics of the national building stock. Hence, two variations have been
considered for each of the dwelling types considered for new buildings in Section 2.1, plus a mid-
terraced building. Each of the reference buildings has been modelled with two different wall
constructions. Pre-1978 uninsulated cavity wall and uninsulated hollow block wall have been
considered for existing build, as representing two common construction types within Ireland which
would be expected to have significantly different baseline energy performances, and different options
available for energy efficiency upgrades.
The floor areas of the buildings are shown in Table 2.9. For those building types evaluated under new
buildings, we have chosen to adopt the same building models (i.e. same size and geometry). The
principal reason for this is that it provides a useful comparison with the new-build results.
Furthermore, it would be expected that the new-build floor areas selected are not significantly different
to existing building floor areas and that the floor area is much less significant in determining the cost
optimum level than the initial energy efficiency values assumed in the base case (i.e. current) existing
building models.
Table 2.9: Reference Building Details – Floor Areas
Building Category Reference Building Floor Area
Single-family buildings
Bungalow 104m2
Detached house 160m2
Semi-detached house 126m2
Mid-terrace 96m2
Mid-floor flat 81m2
Top-floor flat 81m2
Apartment blocks and
multifamily buildings Apartment building
1944 m2 (total area for all apartments in the
building)
Baseline energy performance for the existing buildings has been modelled based on Ireland’s energy performance certificate database, on the Irish data gathered as part of the Intelligent Energy Europe TABULA project (https://episcope.eu/fileadmin/tabula/public/docs/brochure/IE_TABULA_TypologyBrochure_EnergyAction.pdf), and on the NSAI SR 54:2014 Code of practice for the energy efficient retrofit of dwellings (https://www.nsai.ie/certification/agrement-certification/s.r-54-energy-efficiency-standard/).
The TABULA project ran from 2009-2012 and identified common residential building typologies for
participating member states. The energy performance certificate database contains the data used to
produce energy performance certificates for existing buildings required under Article 7 of the original
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive. There are currently c.831,000 records, with large datasets
for each of the building types considered for this study (https://ndber.seai.ie/pass/ber/search.aspx).
The Energy Performance Certificate database is analysed by the Central Statistics Office3 on a
quarterly basis. The majority (circa 80%) of Energy Performance Certificates analysed for dwellings
were for dwellings constructed between 1950-2009 and typical construction types for this period were
3https://www.cso.ie/en/releasesandpublications/er/dber/domesticbuildingenergyratingsquarter32018/
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cavity-wall or a hollow-block/ solid wall constructions. These are the wall types used in the reference
buildings.
TABULA provided some approximate baseline building specifications (fabric u-values) and aided the
identification of typical refurbishment options which were to be modelled for existing dwellings. The
EPC database also allowed us to identify approximate baseline building specifications (fabric u-
values, service efficiencies, fuel types). They were used to develop a full set of specifications which
could be modelled as the baseline for the different reference buildings.
Table 2.11 provides a summary of the reference buildings using the template provided in the Cost
Optimal Regulations. We have omitted information on the building technologies and base case
performance specifications in this table as these are provided in more detail in Table 2.12 to Table
2.25. Table 2.11 includes the primary energy associated with the base case reference buildings, and
with improvements to component specifications that comply with the proposed national regulations for
existing buildings (based on requirements under draft Technical Guidance Document Part L 2018).
Table 2.12 to Table 2.25 provide a summary of the energy performance data based on the base case
reference dwellings without improvements made. Information on the reference buildings are as
provided in Table 2.2. Additionally for existing building a mid-terrace option has been included as
shown in Table 2.10.
Table 2.10: Additional Reference Buildings for Existing Dwellings
Reference Building
Building Geometry
Shares of window
area on the
building envelope
and windows with
no solar access
Floor area m2 Component level
requirements
Area of N/W/S/E
exposed facade (m²)
Volume
(m³)
Ratio of window
area over total
facade area
separately for
N/W/S/E facades
These are minimum
requirements for different
elemental components
Mid-terrace house 0 / 31 / 0 / 31 245 0 / 0.4 / 0 / 0.4 96 See Appendix 1
Table 2.11: Primary energy performance for existing buildings
Building
Category
Construction
Type
Primary energy performance kWh/m2/yr
Primary
energy for
base case (no
improvements)
Wall to
current
standards
(u=0.55
cavity, 0.35
solid)
Roof
improved to
current
standards
(pitched
roof
u=0.16; flat
roof
u=0.25)
Floor
improved to
current
standards
(u=0.45)
Heating
system
improved to
current
standards
(gas or oil
boiler 90%
eff)
Windows
improved
to current
standards
(u=1.4)
Bungalow
Cavity 218 220 206 218 174 204
Hollow
Block 225 211 214 225 180 212
Detached
house
Cavity 181 184 175 181 143 165
Hollow
Block 192 171 186 192 151 176
Semi-
detached
house
Cavity 173 176 167 173 138 156
Hollow
Block 181 166 174 181 144 164
Cavity 180 182 174 180 143 162
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Mid-Terrace
house
Hollow
Block 187 174 181 187 148 169
Mid-floor flat
Cavity 197 199 197 197 116 164
Hollow
Block 203 192 203 203 119 170
Top-floor flat
Cavity 259 261 246 259 146 225
Hollow
Block 265 253 252 265 148 231
Apartment
building
Cavity 220 221 217 220 127 186
Hollow
Block 225 214 223 225 130 192
Table 2.12: Energy Performance Relevant Data – Bungalow, Cavity Wall
Building: Bungalow Quantity Unit
Calculation
Method and tool(s) DEAP v4.1
Primary energy conversion factors
(averaged over calculation period):
Gas 1.10
kWh/kWh
Biomass 1.10
Oil 1.10
Smokeless fuel 1.20
Grid Supplied Electricity 1.86
On-site Generated Electricity 1.86
Climate
Location Dublin
Climate data DEAP v4.1 climate data
Terrain location Suburban. The impact of surrounding buildings has not been included.
Geometry Length x Width x Height 8 x 13 x 2.54 m
Fabric
Fabric u-values
Wall 0.50 W/m²K
Roof 0.35 W/m²K
Floor 0.45 W/m²K
Window 2.8 W/m²K
Glazing g-value Windows and glazed doors 0.72
Thermal Bridging y-value Thermal Bridging 0.15 W/m²K
Systems
Ventilation system Air changes per hour 0.61 ac/h
Heat recovery efficiency - %
Heating system
Main Heating Fuel Oil -
Main Heating Efficiency 79 %
Secondary Heating Fuel Smokeless fuel -
Secondary Heating Efficiency 42 %
Secondary Heating Proportion 10 %
DHW system Efficiency 79 %
Setpoints and
Schedules
Temperature setpoint Winter
21 (living area)
18 (rest of
dwelling)
ºC
Operation schedules All schedules are defined by the DEAP v4.1. The heating schedule is
07.00h to 09.00h and 17.00h to 23.00h daily, Oct. -May
Energy Use
Energy contribution of main
passive strategies Natural ventilation
These energy savings are not
reported separately.
Main Heating energy 123 kWh/m²/yr
Secondary Heating energy 17 kWh/m²/yr
DHW energy 42 kWh/m²/yr
Lighting energy 7 kWh/m²/yr
Auxiliary energy 2 kWh/m²/yr
Energy
Generation Generated energy 0 kWh/m²/yr
Delivered energy Fossil fuel 182 kWh/m²/yr
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Electricity 9 kWh/m²/yr
Primary energy 218 kWh/m²/yr
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Table 2.13: Energy Performance Relevant Data – Detached House, Cavity Wall
Building: Detached Quantity Unit
Calculation
Method and tool(s) DEAP v4.1
Primary energy conversion factors
(averaged over calculation period):
Gas 1.10
kWh/kWh
Biomass 1.10
Oil 1.10
Smokeless fuel 1.20
Grid Supplied Electricity 1.86
On-site Generated Electricity 1.86
Climate
Location Dublin
Climate data DEAP v4.1 climate data
Terrain location Suburban. The impact of surrounding buildings has not been included.
Geometry Length x Width x Height 9.75 x 8 x 5.1 m
Fabric
Fabric u-values
Wall 0.50 W/m²K
Roof 0.35 W/m²K
Floor 0.45 W/m²K
Window 2.8 W/m²K
Glazing g-value Windows and glazed doors 0.72
Thermal Bridging y-value Thermal Bridging 0.15 W/m²K
Systems
Ventilation system Air changes per hour 0.61 ac/h
Heat recovery efficiency - %
Heating system
Main Heating Fuel Oil -
Main Heating Efficiency 79 %
Secondary Heating Fuel Smokeless fuel -
Secondary Heating Efficiency 42 %
Secondary Heating Proportion 10 %
DHW system Efficiency 79 %
Setpoints and
Schedules
Temperature setpoint Winter
21 (living area)
18 (rest of
dwelling)
ºC
Operation schedules All schedules are defined by the DEAP v4.1. The heating schedule is 07.00h to 09.00h and 17.00h to 23.00h daily, Oct -May
Energy Use
Energy contribution of main
passive strategies Natural ventilation
These energy savings are not
reported separately.
Main Heating energy 108 kWh/m²/yr
Secondary Heating energy 15 kWh/m²/yr
DHW energy 28 kWh/m²/yr
Lighting energy 6 kWh/m²/yr
Auxiliary energy 1 kWh/m²/yr
Energy
Generation Generated energy 0 kWh/m²/yr
Delivered energy Fossil fuel 152 kWh/m²/yr
Electricity 7 kWh/m²/yr
Primary energy 181 kWh/m²/yr
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Table 2.14: Energy Performance Relevant Data – Semi-Detached House, Cavity Wall
Building: Semi-detached Quantity Unit
Calculation
Method and tool(s) DEAP v4.1
Primary energy conversion factors
(averaged over calculation period):
Gas 1.10
kWh/kWh
Biomass 1.10
Oil 1.10
Smokeless fuel 1.20
Grid Supplied Electricity 1.86
On-site Generated Electricity 1.86
Climate
Location Dublin
Climate data DEAP v4.1 climate data
Terrain location Suburban. The impact of surrounding buildings has not been included.
Geometry Length x Width x Height 9 x 7 x 5.1 m
Fabric
Fabric u-values
Wall 0.50 W/m²K
Roof 0.35 W/m²K
Floor 0.45 W/m²K
Window 2.8 W/m²K
Glazing g-value Windows and glazed doors 0.72
Thermal Bridging y-value Thermal Bridging 0.15 W/m²K
Systems
Ventilation system Air changes per hour 0.61 ac/h
Heat recovery efficiency - %
Heating system
Main Heating Fuel Oil -
Main Heating Efficiency 79 %
Secondary Heating Fuel Smokeless fuel -
Secondary Heating Efficiency 42 %
Secondary Heating Proportion 10 %
DHW system Efficiency 79 %
Setpoints and
Schedules
Temperature setpoint Winter
21 (living area)
18 (rest of
dwelling)
ºC
Operation schedules All schedules are defined by the DEAP v4.1. The heating schedule is 07.00h to 09.00h and 17.00h to 23.00h daily, Oct - May
Energy Use
Energy contribution of main
passive strategies Natural ventilation
These energy savings are not
reported separately.
Main Heating energy 94 kWh/m²/yr
Secondary Heating energy 13 kWh/m²/yr
DHW energy 36 kWh/m²/yr
Lighting energy 6 kWh/m²/yr
Auxiliary energy 2 kWh/m²/yr
Energy
Generation Generated energy 0 kWh/m²/yr
Delivered energy Fossil fuel 143 kWh/m²/yr
Electricity 8 kWh/m²/yr
Primary energy 173 kWh/m²/yr
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Table 2.15: Energy Performance Relevant Data – Terraced House, Cavity Wall
Building: Terraced house Quantity Unit
Calculation
Method and tool(s) DEAP v4.1
Primary energy conversion factors
(averaged over calculation period):
Gas 1.10
kWh/kWh
Biomass 1.10
Oil 1.10
Smokeless fuel 1.20
Grid Supplied Electricity 1.86
On-site Generated Electricity 1.86
Climate
Location Dublin
Climate data DEAP v4.1 climate data
Terrain location Suburban. The impact of surrounding buildings has not been included.
Geometry Length x Width x Height 6 x 8 x 5.1 m
Fabric
Fabric u-values
Wall 0.50 W/m²K
Roof 0.35 W/m²K
Floor 0.45 W/m²K
Window 2.8 W/m²K
Glazing g-value Windows and glazed doors 0.72
Thermal Bridging y-value Thermal Bridging 0.15 W/m²K
Systems
Ventilation system Air changes per hour 0.61 ac/h
Heat recovery efficiency - %
Heating system
Main Heating Fuel Oil -
Main Heating Efficiency 79 %
Secondary Heating Fuel Smokeless fuel -
Secondary Heating Efficiency 42 %
Secondary Heating Proportion 10 %
DHW system Efficiency 79 %
Setpoints and
Schedules
Temperature setpoint Winter
21 (living area)
18 (rest of
dwelling)
ºC
Operation schedules All schedules are defined by the DEAP v4.1. The heating schedule is 07.00h to 09.00h and 17.00h to 23.00h daily, Oct - May
Energy Use
Energy contribution of main
passive strategies Natural ventilation
These energy savings are not
reported separately.
Main Heating energy 90 kWh/m²/yr
Secondary Heating energy 12 kWh/m²/yr
DHW energy 45 kWh/m²/yr
Lighting energy 7 kWh/m²/yr
Auxiliary energy 2 kWh/m²/yr
Energy
Generation Generated energy 0 kWh/m²/yr
Delivered energy Fossil fuel 147 kWh/m²/yr
Electricity 9 kWh/m²/yr
Primary energy 180 kWh/m²/yr
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Table 2.16: Energy Performance Relevant Data – Mid-Floor Flat, Cavity Wall
Building: Mid Floor Flat Quantity Unit
Calculation
Method and tool(s) DEAP v4.1
Primary energy conversion factors
(averaged over calculation period):
Gas 1.10
kWh/kWh
Biomass 1.10
Oil 1.10
Smokeless fuel 1.20
Grid Supplied Electricity 1.86
On-site Generated Electricity 1.86
Climate
Location Dublin
Climate data DEAP v4.1 climate data
Terrain location Suburban. The impact of surrounding buildings has not been included.
Geometry Length x Width x Height 9 x 9 x 2.45 m
Fabric
Fabric u-values
Wall 0.50 W/m²K
Roof 0.35 W/m²K
Floor 0.45 W/m²K
Window 2.8 W/m²K
Glazing g-value Windows and glazed doors 0.72
Thermal Bridging y-value Thermal Bridging 0.15 W/m²K
Systems
Ventilation system Air changes per hour 0.61 ac/h
Heat recovery efficiency - %
Heating system
Main Heating Fuel Electricity -
Main Heating Efficiency 100 %
Secondary Heating Fuel Electricity -
Secondary Heating Efficiency 100 %
Secondary Heating Proportion 10 %
DHW system Efficiency 100 %
Setpoints and
Schedules
Temperature setpoint Winter
21 (living area)
18 (rest of
dwelling)
ºC
Operation schedules All schedules are defined by the DEAP v4.1. The heating schedule is 07.00h to 09.00h and 17.00h to 23.00h daily, Oct - May
Energy Use
Energy contribution of main
passive strategies Natural ventilation
These energy savings are not
reported separately.
Main Heating energy 49 kWh/m²/yr
Secondary Heating energy 9 kWh/m²/yr
DHW energy 41 kWh/m²/yr
Lighting energy 7 kWh/m²/yr
Auxiliary energy 0 kWh/m²/yr
Energy
Generation Generated energy 0 kWh/m²/yr
Delivered energy Fossil fuel 0 kWh/m²/yr
Electricity 106 kWh/m²/yr
Primary energy 197 kWh/m²/yr
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Table 2.17: Energy Performance Relevant Data – Top Floor Flat, Cavity Wall
Building: Top Floor Flat Quantity Unit
Calculation
Method and tool(s) DEAP v4.1
Primary energy conversion factors
(averaged over calculation period):
Gas 1.10
kWh/kWh
Biomass 1.10
Oil 1.10
Smokeless fuel 1.20
Grid Supplied Electricity 1.86
On-site Generated Electricity 1.86
Climate
Location Dublin
Climate data DEAP v4.1 climate data
Terrain location Suburban. The impact of surrounding buildings has not been included.
Geometry Length x Width x Height 9 x 9 x 2.45 m
Fabric
Fabric u-values
Wall 0.50 W/m²K
Roof 0.35 W/m²K
Floor 0.45 W/m²K
Window 2.8 W/m²K
Glazing g-value Windows and glazed doors 0.72
Thermal Bridging y-value Thermal Bridging 0.15 W/m²K
Systems
Ventilation system Air changes per hour 0.61 ac/h
Heat recovery efficiency - %
Heating system
Main Heating Fuel Electricity -
Main Heating Efficiency 100 %
Secondary Heating Fuel Electricity -
Secondary Heating Efficiency 100 %
Secondary Heating Proportion 10 %
DHW system Efficiency 100 %
Setpoints and
Schedules
Temperature setpoint Winter
21 (living area)
18 (rest of
dwelling)
ºC
Operation schedules All schedules are defined by the DEAP v4.1. The heating schedule is 07.00h to 09.00h and 17.00h to 23.00h daily, Oct.- May
Energy Use
Energy contribution of main
passive strategies Natural ventilation
These energy savings are not
reported separately.
Main Heating energy 78 kWh/m²/yr
Secondary Heating energy 14 kWh/m²/yr
DHW energy 41 kWh/m²/yr
Lighting energy 7 kWh/m²/yr
Auxiliary energy 0 kWh/m²/yr
Energy
Generation Generated energy 0 kWh/m²/yr
Delivered energy Fossil fuel 0 kWh/m²/yr
Electricity 139 kWh/m²/yr
Primary energy 259 kWh/m²/yr
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Table 2.18: Energy Performance Relevant Data – Apartment Building, Cavity Wall
Building: Apartment Block Quantity Unit
Calculation
Method and tool(s) DEAP v4.1
Primary energy conversion factors
(averaged over calculation period):
Gas 1.10
kWh/kWh
Biomass 1.10
Oil 1.10
Smokeless fuel 1.20
Grid Supplied Electricity 1.86
On-site Generated Electricity 1.86
Climate
Location Dublin
Climate data DEAP v4.1 climate data file
Terrain location Sub-urban. The impact of surrounding buildings has not been included.
Geometry Length x Width x Height (per unit) 9 x 9 x 2.45 m
Fabric
Fabric u-values
Wall 0.50 W/m²K
Roof 0.35 W/m²K
Floor 0.45 W/m²K
Window 2.8 W/m²K
Glazing g-value Windows and glazed doors 0.72
Thermal Bridging y-value Thermal Bridging 0.15 W/m²K
Systems
Ventilation system Air changes per hour 0.61 ac/h
Heat recovery efficiency - %
Heating system
Main Heating Fuel Electricity -
Main Heating Efficiency 100 %
Secondary Heating Fuel Electricity -
Secondary Heating Efficiency 100 %
Secondary Heating Proportion 10 %
DHW system Efficiency 100 %
Setpoints and
Schedules
Temperature setpoint Winter
21 (living area)
18 (rest of
dwelling)
ºC
Operation schedules All schedules are defined by the DEAP v4.1. The heating schedule is 07.00h to 09.00h and 17.00h to 23.00h daily., Oct - May
Energy Use
Energy contribution of main
passive strategies Natural ventilation
These energy savings are not
reported separately.
Main Heating energy 60 kWh/m²/yr
Secondary Heating energy 11 kWh/m²/yr
DHW energy 41 kWh/m²/yr
Lighting energy 7 kWh/m²/yr
Auxiliary energy 0 kWh/m²/yr
Energy
Generation Generated energy 0 kWh/m²/yr
Delivered energy Fossil fuel 0 kWh/m²/yr
Electricity 118 kWh/m²/yr
Primary energy 220 kWh/m²/yr
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Table 2.19: Energy Performance Relevant Data – Bungalow, Hollow Block Wall
Building: Bungalow Quantity Unit
Calculation
Method and tool(s) DEAP v4.1
Primary energy conversion factors
(averaged over calculation period):
Gas 1.10
kWh/kWh
Biomass 1.10
Oil 1.10
Smokeless fuel 1.20
Grid Supplied Electricity 1.86
On-site Generated Electricity 1.86
Climate
Location Dublin
Climate data DEAP v4.1 climate data
Terrain location Suburban. The impact of surrounding buildings has not been included.
Geometry Length x Width x Height 8 x 13 x 2.54 m
Fabric
Fabric u-values
Wall 0.66 W/m²K
Roof 0.35 W/m²K
Floor 0.45 W/m²K
Window 2.8 W/m²K
Glazing g-value Windows and glazed doors 0.72
Thermal Bridging y-value Thermal Bridging 0.15 W/m²K
Systems
Ventilation system Air changes per hour 0.61 ac/h
Heat recovery efficiency - %
Heating system
Main Heating Fuel Oil -
Main Heating Efficiency 79 %
Secondary Heating Fuel Smokeless fuel -
Secondary Heating Efficiency 42 %
Secondary Heating Proportion 10 %
DHW system Efficiency 79 %
Setpoints and
Schedules
Temperature setpoint Winter
21 (living area)
18 (rest of
dwelling)
ºC
Operation schedules All schedules are defined by the DEAP v4.1. The heating schedule is 07.00h to 09.00h and 17.00h to 23.00h daily, Oct - May
Energy Use
Energy contribution of main
passive strategies Natural ventilation
These energy savings are not
reported separately.
Main Heating energy 129 kWh/m²/yr
Secondary Heating energy 17 kWh/m²/yr
DHW energy 42 kWh/m²/yr
Lighting energy 7 kWh/m²/yr
Auxiliary energy 2 kWh/m²/yr
Energy
Generation Generated energy 0 kWh/m²/yr
Delivered energy Fossil fuel 188 kWh/m²/yr
Electricity 9 kWh/m²/yr
Primary energy 225 kWh/m²/yr
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Table 2.20: Energy Performance Relevant Data – Detached House, Hollow Block Wall
Building: Detached Quantity Unit
Calculation
Method and tool(s) DEAP v4.1
Primary energy conversion factors
(averaged over calculation period):
Gas 1.10
kWh/kWh
Biomass 1.10
Oil 1.10
Smokeless fuel 1.20
Grid Supplied Electricity 1.86
On-site Generated Electricity 1.86
Climate
Location Dublin
Climate data DEAP v4.1 climate data
Terrain location Suburban. The impact of surrounding buildings has not been included.
Geometry Length x Width x Height 9.75 x 8 x 5.1 m
Fabric
Fabric u-values
Wall 0.66 W/m²K
Roof 0.35 W/m²K
Floor 0.45 W/m²K
Window 2.8 W/m²K
Glazing g-value Windows and glazed doors 0.72
Thermal Bridging y-value Thermal Bridging 0.15 W/m²K
Systems
Ventilation system Air changes per hour 0.61 ac/h
Heat recovery efficiency - %
Heating system
Main Heating Fuel Oil -
Main Heating Efficiency 79 %
Secondary Heating Fuel Smokeless fuel -
Secondary Heating Efficiency 42 %
Secondary Heating Proportion 10 %
DHW system Efficiency 79 %
Setpoints and
Schedules
Temperature setpoint Winter
21 (living area)
18 (rest of
dwelling)
ºC
Operation schedules All schedules are defined by the DEAP v4.1. The heating schedule is 07.00h to 09.00h and 17.00h to 23.00h daily, Oct - May
Energy Use
Energy contribution of main
passive strategies Natural ventilation
These energy savings are not
reported separately.
Main Heating energy 117 kWh/m²/yr
Secondary Heating energy 16 kWh/m²/yr
DHW energy 28 kWh/m²/yr
Lighting energy 6 kWh/m²/yr
Auxiliary energy 1 kWh/m²/yr
Energy
Generation Generated energy 0 kWh/m²/yr
Delivered energy Fossil fuel 161 kWh/m²/yr
Electricity 7 kWh/m²/yr
Primary energy 192 kWh/m²/yr
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Table 2.21: Energy Performance Relevant Data – Semi-Detached House, Hollow Block Wall
Building: Semi-detached Quantity Unit
Calculation
Method and tool(s) DEAP v4.1
Primary energy conversion factors
(averaged over calculation period):
Gas 1.10
kWh/kWh
Biomass 1.10
Oil 1.10
Smokeless fuel 1.20
Grid Supplied Electricity 1.86
On-site Generated Electricity 1.86
Climate
Location Dublin
Climate data DEAP v4.1 climate data
Terrain location Suburban. The impact of surrounding buildings has not been included.
Geometry Length x Width x Height 9 x 7 x 5.1 m
Fabric
Fabric u-values
Wall 0.66 W/m²K
Roof 0.35 W/m²K
Floor 0.45 W/m²K
Window 2.8 W/m²K
Glazing g-value Windows and glazed doors 0.72
Thermal Bridging y-value Thermal Bridging 0.15 W/m²K
Systems
Ventilation system Air changes per hour 0.61 ac/h
Heat recovery efficiency - %
Heating system
Main Heating Fuel Oil -
Main Heating Efficiency 79 %
Secondary Heating Fuel Smokeless fuel -
Secondary Heating Efficiency 42 %
Secondary Heating Proportion 10 %
DHW system Efficiency 79 %
Setpoints and
Schedules
Temperature setpoint Winter
21 (living area)
18 (rest of
dwelling)
ºC
Operation schedules All schedules are defined by the DEAP v4.1. The heating schedule is 07.00h to 09.00h and 17.00h to 23.00h daily, Oct - May
Energy Use
Energy contribution of main
passive strategies Natural ventilation
These energy savings are not
reported separately.
Main Heating energy 100 kWh/m²/yr
Secondary Heating energy 14 kWh/m²/yr
DHW energy 36 kWh/m²/yr
Lighting energy 6 kWh/m²/yr
Auxiliary energy 2 kWh/m²/yr
Energy
Generation Generated energy 0 kWh/m²/yr
Delivered energy Fossil fuel 150 kWh/m²/yr
Electricity 8 kWh/m²/yr
Primary energy 181 kWh/m²/yr
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Table 2.22: Energy Performance Relevant Data – Terraced House, Hollow block wall
Building: Terraced house Quantity Unit
Calculation
Method and tool(s) DEAP v4.1
Primary energy conversion factors
(averaged over calculation period):
Gas 1.10
kWh/kWh
Biomass 1.10
Oil 1.10
Smokeless fuel 1.20
Grid Supplied Electricity 1.86
On-site Generated Electricity 1.86
Climate
Location Dublin
Climate data DEAP v4.1 climate data
Terrain location Suburban. The impact of surrounding buildings has not been included.
Geometry Length x Width x Height 6 x 8 x 5.1 m
Fabric
Fabric u-values
Wall 0.66 W/m²K
Roof 0.35 W/m²K
Floor 0.45 W/m²K
Window 2.8 W/m²K
Glazing g-value Windows and glazed doors 0.72
Thermal Bridging y-value Thermal Bridging 0.15 W/m²K
Systems
Ventilation system Air changes per hour 0.61 ac/h
Heat recovery efficiency - %
Heating system
Main Heating Fuel Oil -
Main Heating Efficiency 79 %
Secondary Heating Fuel Smokeless fuel -
Secondary Heating Efficiency 42 %
Secondary Heating Proportion 10 %
DHW system Efficiency 79 %
Setpoints and
Schedules
Temperature setpoint Winter
21 (living area)
18 (rest of
dwelling)
ºC
Operation schedules All schedules are defined by the DEAP v4.1. The heating schedule is 07.00h to 09.00h and 17.00h to 23.00h daily, Oct - May
Energy Use
Energy contribution of main
passive strategies Natural ventilation
These energy savings are not
reported separately.
Main Heating energy 95 kWh/m²/yr
Secondary Heating energy 13 kWh/m²/yr
DHW energy 45 kWh/m²/yr
Lighting energy 7 kWh/m²/yr
Auxiliary energy 2 kWh/m²/yr
Energy
Generation Generated energy 0 kWh/m²/yr
Delivered energy Fossil fuel 147 kWh/m²/yr
Electricity 9 kWh/m²/yr
Primary energy 187 kWh/m²/yr
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Table 2.23: Energy Performance Relevant Data – Mid-Floor Flat, Hollow Block Wall
Building: Mid Floor Flat Quantity Unit
Calculation
Method and tool(s) DEAP v4.1
Primary energy conversion factors
(averaged over calculation period):
Gas 1.10
kWh/kWh
Biomass 1.10
Oil 1.10
Smokeless fuel 1.20
Grid Supplied Electricity 1.86
On-site Generated Electricity 1.86
Climate
Location Dublin
Climate data DEAP v4.1 climate data
Terrain location Suburban. The impact of surrounding buildings has not been included.
Geometry Length x Width x Height 9 x 9 x 2.45 m
Fabric
Fabric u-values
Wall 0.66 W/m²K
Roof 0.35 W/m²K
Floor 0.45 W/m²K
Window 2.8 W/m²K
Glazing g-value Windows and glazed doors 0.72
Thermal Bridging y-value Thermal Bridging 0.15 W/m²K
Systems
Ventilation system Air changes per hour 0.61 ac/h
Heat recovery efficiency - %
Heating system
Main Heating Fuel Electricity -
Main Heating Efficiency 100 %
Secondary Heating Fuel Electricity -
Secondary Heating Efficiency 100 %
Secondary Heating Proportion 10 %
DHW system Efficiency 100 %
Setpoints and
Schedules
Temperature setpoint Winter
21 (living area)
18 (rest of
dwelling)
ºC
Operation schedules All schedules are defined by the DEAP v4.1. The heating schedule is 07.00h to 09.00h and 17.00h to 23.00h daily, Oct - May
Energy Use
Energy contribution of main
passive strategies Natural ventilation
These energy savings are not
reported separately.
Main Heating energy 52 kWh/m²/yr
Secondary Heating energy 9 kWh/m²/yr
DHW energy 41 kWh/m²/yr
Lighting energy 7 kWh/m²/yr
Auxiliary energy 0 kWh/m²/yr
Energy
Generation Generated energy 0 kWh/m²/yr
Delivered energy Fossil fuel 0 kWh/m²/yr
Electricity 109 kWh/m²/yr
Primary energy 203 kWh/m²/yr
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Table 2.24: Energy Performance Relevant Data – Top Floor Flat, Hollow Block Wall
Building: Top Floor Flat Quantity Unit
Calculation
Method and tool(s) DEAP v4.1
Primary energy conversion factors
(averaged over calculation period):
Gas 1.10
kWh/kWh
Biomass 1.10
Oil 1.10
Smokeless fuel 1.20
Grid Supplied Electricity 1.86
On-site Generated Electricity 1.86
Climate
Location Dublin
Climate data DEAP v4.1 climate data
Terrain location Suburban. The impact of surrounding buildings has not been included.
Geometry Length x Width x Height 9 x 9 x 2.45 m
Fabric
Fabric u-values
Wall 0.66 W/m²K
Roof 0.35 W/m²K
Floor 0.45 W/m²K
Window 2.8 W/m²K
Glazing g-value Windows and glazed doors 0.72
Thermal Bridging y-value Thermal Bridging 0.15 W/m²K
Systems
Ventilation system Air changes per hour 0.61 ac/h
Heat recovery efficiency - %
Heating system
Main Heating Fuel Electricity -
Main Heating Efficiency 100 %
Secondary Heating Fuel Electricity -
Secondary Heating Efficiency 100 %
Secondary Heating Proportion 10 %
DHW system Efficiency 100 %
Setpoints and
Schedules
Temperature setpoint Winter
21 (living area)
18 (rest of
dwelling)
ºC
Operation schedules All schedules are defined by the DEAP v4.1. The heating schedule is 07.00h to 09.00h and 17.00h to 23.00h daily, Oct - May
Energy Use
Energy contribution of main
passive strategies Natural ventilation
These energy savings are not
reported separately.
Main Heating energy 80 kWh/m²/yr
Secondary Heating energy 14 kWh/m²/yr
DHW energy 41 kWh/m²/yr
Lighting energy 7 kWh/m²/yr
Auxiliary energy 0 kWh/m²/yr
Energy
Generation Generated energy 0 kWh/m²/yr
Delivered energy Fossil fuel 0 kWh/m²/yr
Electricity 142 kWh/m²/yr
Primary energy 265 kWh/m²/yr
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Table 2.25: Energy Performance Relevant Data – Apartment Building, Hollow Block Wall
Building: Apartment Block Quantity Unit
Calculation
Method and tool(s) DEAP v4.1
Primary energy conversion factors
(averaged over calculation period):
Gas 1.10
kWh/kWh
Biomass 1.10
Oil 1.10
Smokeless fuel 1.20
Grid Supplied Electricity 1.86
On-site Generated Electricity 1.86
Climate
Location Dublin
Climate data DEAP v4.1 climate data file
Terrain location Sub-urban. The impact of surrounding buildings has not been included.
Geometry Length x Width x Height (per unit) 9 x 9 x 2.45 m
Fabric
Fabric u-values
Wall 0.66 W/m²K
Roof 0.35 W/m²K
Floor 0.45 W/m²K
Window 2.8 W/m²K
Glazing g-value Windows and glazed doors 0.72
Thermal Bridging y-value Thermal Bridging 0.15 W/m²K
Systems
Ventilation system Air changes per hour 0.61 ac/h
Heat recovery efficiency - %
Heating system
Main Heating Fuel Electricity -
Main Heating Efficiency 100 %
Secondary Heating Fuel Electricity -
Secondary Heating Efficiency 100 %
Secondary Heating Proportion 10 %
DHW system Efficiency 100 %
Setpoints and
Schedules
Temperature setpoint Winter
21 (living area)
18 (rest of
dwelling)
ºC
Operation schedules All schedules are defined by the DEAP v4.1. The heating schedule is 07.00h to 09.00h and 17.00h to 23.00h daily, Oct - May
Energy Use
Energy contribution of main
passive strategies Natural ventilation
These energy savings are not
reported separately.
Main Heating energy 62 kWh/m²/yr
Secondary Heating energy 11 kWh/m²/yr
DHW energy 41 kWh/m²/yr
Lighting energy 7 kWh/m²/yr
Auxiliary energy 0 kWh/m²/yr
Energy
Generation Generated energy 0 kWh/m²/yr
Delivered energy Fossil fuel 0 kWh/m²/yr
Electricity 121 kWh/m²/yr
Primary energy 225 kWh/m²/yr
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3. Measures and packages
3.1 New buildings
A list of potential measures has been compiled using the European Commission Cost Optimal
Guidelines document and design experience. Since it is impractical to evaluate every permutation of
the selected measures, we have grouped the measures into packages. These packages are listed in
Table 3.1. The packages represent five different components of a building design (fabric, heating
system, hot water demand, photovoltaics (PV), and lighting), so that selecting one package from each
component forms a complete building design. In total, 432 alternatives have been considered for each
reference building model. The values selected for each of the measures (e.g. the fabric u-values, type
of heating system or lamp efficacy) within the packages have been chosen to give a large spread of
primary energies and lifecycle costs. This helps to obtain a clear cost optimal curve and identification
of the optimum point. It includes solutions that together might comprise a building model that performs
more poorly than the primary energy target set by the current regulations.
It should be noted that some possible measures have been omitted from these packages. There are a number of reasons for this:
Site specific measures: Various measures are particularly dependant on site constraints. For example, building orientation and feasibility of wind turbines are all likely to depend on the site and the surrounding context. Our assumption is that the cost optimal point should be based on measures that any designer can typically adopt, if not the cost optimal point may be unrealistic to achieve in many real cases.
Design measures: Some measures impact on design constraints that are not incorporated in the building primary energy requirement. In particular, our concern is that by modifying the percentage of glazing or introducing shading to optimise primary energy, it may result in inadequate daylight levels. Furthermore, this is building dependent – a particular percentage of glazing may provide appropriate day lighting in one building design but not another. Therefore we have not considered these two measures in the list of packages.
Default measures: There are other measures that are likely to be included in new buildings by default, for example, thermostatic control for hot water cylinders. These have not been included in the packages - they will simply be added into the base building models assumed in all cases. Since these measures do not vary, there is no need to identify separate costs for them.
Table 3.1: Measures to be included in analysis – New Buildings
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Fabric (4 options) 1 2 3 4
Wall U-value (W/m²K) 0.2 0.17 0.15 0.13
Sheltered Wall U-value (W/m²K) 0.3 0.18 0.15 0.13
Roof U-value (W/m²K) House 0.16 0.13 0.10 0.10
Apartment unit 0.19 0.13 0.11 0.11
Floor U-value (W/m²K) House 0.18 0.16 0.13 0.13
Apartment unit 0.2 0.18 0.13 0.13
Window U-value (W/m²K) 1.6 1.3 0.9 0.8
Window g-value 0.65 0.65 0.55 0.55
Thermal Bridging y-
value
House 0.08 0.08 0.04 0.04
Apartment unit 0.15 0.08 0.05 0.05
Air Tightness (m³/m².hr @ 50 Pa) 5 5 3 1
Extract fans Yes Kitchen only Kitchen only Kitchen only
Ventilation type Natural ventilation Whole-house
extract ventilation
Whole-house
extract
ventilation
Balanced whole-
house mechanical
ventilation with heat
recovery
Specific Fan Power (W/l/s) - 0.2 0.2 0.7
Heat Exchanger Efficiency (%) - - - 85
Thermal Mass parameter Medium Medium Low Low
Heating (4 options) 1 2 3 4
Space Heating Source Gas boiler;
91%efficient
Biomass
boiler(bulk
pellets); 80%
efficient
Air source heat
pump; 396%
efficient
District heating
(waste fired co-
generation)
Communal option for flats (all
heating systems are individual for
houses)
No Yes No Yes
Controls
Time and
temperature
zone control;
weather
compensation;
boiler interlock
Time and
temperature
zone control;
weather
compensation;
boiler interlock
Time and
temperature
zone control
Time and
temperature
zone control;
charging linked
to use
Emitters Radiators Radiators Low temperature
radiators Radiators
Domestic Hot Water Source From main
system
From main
system
From main
system;
200% efficient
From main
system
DWH tank volume (L) 120 250 250 120
DWH tank losses (kWh/day) 1.6 2 2 1.6
PV (3 options) 1 2 3
PV Installation (percentage of foundation area) 0% 10% 20%
Installed kWp
Semi-detached 0 1.27 2.53
Bungalow 0 2.09 4.18
Detached 0 1.61 3.21
Apartment units 0 0.27 0.54
Orientation East/West
Tilt 30°
Overshading None
Lighting (3 options) 1 2 3
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Luminaire efficacy (lm/cW) 65 65 95
Power (W/m2) 8.6 4.0 2.0
Hot water (3 options) 1 2 3
Shower flow rate (l/min) 12 6 6
Waste Water Heat Recovery No No Yes
Waste Water Heat Recovery unit
Efficiency - - 45.3%
Utilisation
factor - - 0.93
3.2 Existing Buildings – Elemental analysis
A list of potential measures has been compiled using the EU Commission Cost Optimal Guidelines document and design experience. For the elemental analysis, each measure has been assessed separately. The measures which have been assessed are listed in Table 3.2. The measures selected are those most commonly applied when renovating the building fabric and heating system. The values selected for each of the measures (e.g. the fabric u-values and heating options) have been chosen to give a spread of primary energy values and lifecycle costs. It includes some fabric options which might perform more poorly than the limiting standards set for individual elements under the proposed Part L 2018.
Table 3.2: Measures included in analysis – Existing Buildings
Fabric - Cavity Walls Wall U-value
(W/m²K) Insulation
Option 1 0.31 Fully filled cavity (100mm)
Option 2 0.16 Fully filled cavity and 100mm external EPS
insulation
Option 3 0.11 Fully filled cavity and 200mm external EPS
insulation
Fabric – Hollow Block Walls Wall U-value
(W/m²K) Insulation
Option 1 (for houses only) 0.37 50mm internal PIR insulation
Option 2 0.22 100mm external EPS insulation
Option 3 0.13 200mm external EPS insulation
Fabric – Roof Roof U-value
(W/m²K) Insulation
Option 1 0.13
Pitched roof: 150mm mineral wool insulation
quilt between joists plus 150mm mineral wall
above joists
Flat roof: 160mm PIR insulation above
concrete slab
Option 2 0.11
Pitched roof: 150mm mineral wool insulation
quilt between joists plus 200mm mineral wall
above joists
Flat roof: 200mm PIR insulation above
concrete slab
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Fabric – Floor Floor U-value
(W/m²K) Insulation
Option 1 0.22 20mm of Vacuum insulated Panel (thermal
conductivity of 0.007)
Option 2 0.28 40mm PIR
Option 3 0.22 60mm PIR
Option 4 0.14 120mm PIR
Fabric – Windows
Window
U-value
(W/m²K)
Window
g-value Type
Option 1 1.6 0.65 Double glazed uPVC windows
Option 2 1.4 0.65 Double glazed uPVC windows
Option 3 0.9 0.55 Triple glazed uPVC windows
Heating (3 options)
Space heating source Gas boiler; 91%
efficient
as boiler; 91%
efficient
Air source heat
pump; 260%
efficient
Communal for flats No No No
Controls
Time and
temperature zone
controls; weather
compensation;
boiler interlock
Time and temperature
zone controls;
weather
compensation; boiler
interlock
Time and
temperature zone
control
Emitter Radiators Radiators
Larger replacement
radiators based on a
flow temperature of
55°C
DWH source From main system From main system From main system ;
200% efficient
DWH cylinder volume (L) 120 120 + 25 litres/m2 of
solar panel 250
DWH cylinder losses
(kWh/day)
As per existing
reference building
(25mm factory
insulation)
2 2
SWH No
Yes
60% of hot water
demand
No
3.3 Existing Buildings – Analysis of Packages
In addition to the elemental analysis, existing building measures were assessed on a package basis (i.e. with more than one measure implemented at a time). The analysis of packages is carried out in order to inform the cost optimal performance levels for Major Renovation works.
The measures which have been assessed for residential buildings are listed in Table 3.3. The measures selected are those most commonly applied when renovating the building fabric and heating system. The values selected for each of the measures (e.g. the fabric u-values and heating options)
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have been chosen to give a spread of primary energy values and lifecycle costs. Fabric, heating, PV, hot water and lighting packages have been tested in combination.
Table 3.3: Packages included in analysis – Existing Buildings Fabric (6 options)
1 2 3 4 5 6
Roof, wall and window improvement packages Roof and wall packages for houses
Wall and window packages for apartment units
Cavity Wall U-value
(W/m²K) 0.31 0.31 0.16 0.31 0.31 0.16
Sheltered Wall U-value
(W/m²K) 0.59 0.32 0.32 0.59 0.32 0.32
Solid Wall U-value
(W/m²K) 0.37 0.22 0.13 0.37 0.22 0.13
Roof U-
value
(W/m²K)
Houses 0.13 0.10 0.10 0.13 0.10 0.10
Apartments 0.13 0.11 0.11 0.35 0.35 0.35
Window
U-value
(W/m²K)
Houses 1.4 1.0 0.8 2.8 2.8 2.8
Apartments 1.6 1.4 0.8 1.6 1.4 0.8
Window
– g-
value
Houses 0.65 0.65 0.55 0.72 0.72 0.72
Apartments 0.65 0.65 0.55 0.65 0.65 0.55
Air Tightness (m³/m².hr
@ 50 Pa) 10 5 3 10 5 3
Ventilation
type
Houses Natural
ventilation
Natural
ventilation
cMEV
(SFP = 0.2)
Natural
ventilation
Natural
ventilation
cMEV
(SFP = 0.2)
Apartmen
ts Natural
ventilation
Natural
ventilation
cMEV
(SFP = 0.2)
Natural
ventilation
Natural
ventilation
cMEV
(SFP = 0.2)
Thermal bridging Y-
value 0.15 0.11 0.08 0.15 0.11 0.08
Heating (3 options for houses and 4 options for apartment units)
1 2 3 4
Space
Heating
Houses gas boiler; 91% efficient
Air source heat pump;
396% efficient
biomass boiler; 80%
efficient -
Apartment
s gas boiler; 91% efficient
Air source heat pump;
396% efficient
biomass boiler; 80%
efficient
High heat retention
storage heaters
Communal for flats No No Yes No
Controls
Time and temperature
zone controls; weather
compensation; boiler
interlock
Time and temperature
zone controls; weather
compensation
Time and temperature
zone controls; weather
compensation
Time and temperature
zone controls; weather
and load
compensation
Emitter Radiators
Low temperature
radiators
Low temperature
radiators Panel radiators
DWH source From main system
From main system;
200% efficient From main system Electric immersion
DWH cylinder volume
As per existing
reference building
(25mm factory
insulation)
250 250
As per existing
reference building
(25mm factory
insulation)
DWH cylinder losses - 2 2 -
PV (3 options) 1 2 3
PV Installation (percentage of foundation area) 0% 10% 20%
Installed kWp
Semi-detached 0 1.27 2.53
Bungalow 0 2.09 4.18
Detached 0 1.61 3.21
Mid-terrace 0 0.96 1.93
Apartment units 0 0.27 0.54
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Orientation East/West
Tilt 30°
Overshading None
Hot water and lighting (3 options) 1 2 3
Luminaire efficacy (lm/cW) 65 95 95
Shower flow rate (l/min) 12 6 6
Waste Water Heat recovery (WWHR) No No Yes
WWHR unit
Efficiency - - 45.3%
Utilisation factor - - 0.93
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4. Calculation of primary energy demand for the measures
4.1 New Buildings
4.1.1 Energy Performance Assessment
This section outlines the procedure for determining the primary energy for each package of measures.
Each of the reference buildings was modelled in the DEAP calculation spreadsheet for the draft
Technical Guidance Document (TGD) L 2018 provided by SEAI that implements the Dwelling Energy
Assessment Procedure (DEAP). DEAP is Ireland’s response to the requirement of the EPBD to develop a methodology for calculating the energy performance of buildings.
DEAP is Ireland’s calculation methodology and software to the requirements of the EPBD (recast)
Annex I and EN 13790 for calculating the energy performance of buildings. The requirements
regarding conservation of fuel and energy for dwellings are laid out in Part L of the Second Schedule
to the Building Regulations 1997 (Statutory. Instrument. No. 497 of 1997) as amended by the Building
Regulations (Part L Amendment) Regulations 2011 (Statutory. Instrument No. 259 of 2011 to S.I.
538 of 2017). Part L of the Building regulations provides that the energy performance of the dwelling
is such as to limit the calculated primary energy consumption and related carbon dioxide (CO2)
emissions insofar as is reasonably practicable, when both energy consumption and carbon dioxide
(CO2) emissions are calculated using the Dwelling Energy Assessment Procedure (DEAP) published
by Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. DEAP calculates whole dwelling energy and carbon
emissions performance compliance for the Irish Building Regulations Part L 2005, 2008, 2011 and
2018 for new dwellings.
This cost-optimal study identifies the gap (if any) between current whole dwelling energy performance
as defined in Part L of the Building Regulations and the cost optimal level as calculated in DEAP.
To test each package of measures, the DEAP building model input files were updated accordingly
and run through the DEAP calculation spreadsheet. The energy end uses (e.g. space heating, water
heating, lighting, pumps and fans) were recorded directly from the DEAP output files. The end use
energy consumption values were then summed for each energy carrier to find the delivered energy
requirement. Any on-site generated energy was also determined at this stage. The primary energy
factors were then applied to the delivered energy and on-site generated energy. The latter was
subtracted from the former to give the net primary energy.
Annex 1 of the Cost Optimal Regulation state that “Member States shall use a calculation period of 30
years for residential and public buildings”. A calculation period of 30 years for all of the buildings has
therefore been used in this report.
All Residential reference buildings were designed to comply with mandatory overheating/ summer comfort criteria in line with the current version of TGD (Technical Guidance Document) L. This includes compliance with solar overheating requirements in Appendix P of DEAP and is in line with Paragraph 1.3.5 of TGD L 2019 Conservation of Fuel and Energy – Dwellings.
A separate study4 was carried out to assess the overheating risk in dwellings using dynamic thermal simulation software and future weather dataset. It concluded that reference buildings with current fabric standards do not present a high risk of summer overheating.
4 https://www.seai.ie/business-and-public-sector/standards/nearly-zero-energy-building-standard/Overheating-risk-in-new-
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4.1.2 Energy demand calculation
Tables 4.1a – 4.1f summarise the results of the energy performance calculation for the most cost-
optimal packages in each of the reference buildings5. These tables include the energy breakdown by
end use and the total energy requirement per fuel carrier. The primary energy factors used to
calculate the total primary energy requirement and the primary energy reduction over the reference
case are listed in Table 2.3 to Table 2.8. The delivered energy per carrier has been incorporated into
Tables 4.1 as this allows the values to be seen alongside the primary energy figures rather than
producing separate tables.
Table 4.1a: Energy Demand Output Table
Building: Bungalow
Package Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Heat
Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec.
Gen.
Elec. Biomass DH Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 4 0 3 11 2 0 19 -28 0 0 -17 132%
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 7 0 1 11 2 0 21 -28 0 0 -14 126%
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 12 0 0 12 2 0 26 -28 0 0 -5 109%
3 Gas 20% 3 2 31 0 1 25 2 56 3 -28 0 0 15 72%
2 Gas 20% 3 2 43 0 1 25 2 67 3 -28 0 0 27 48%
1 Gas 20% 3 2 50 0 0 25 2 75 3 -28 0 0 34 35%
1 Gas 10% 3 2 50 0 0 25 2 75 3 -14 0 0 60 -16%
1 Gas 10% 3 1 49 0 0 32 2 81 3 -14 0 0 67 -29%
1 Gas 0% 3 2 50 0 0 25 2 75 3 0 0 0 87 -67%
1 Gas 0% 3 1 49 0 0 32 2 81 3 0 0 0 94 -80%
Table 4.1b: Energy Demand Output Table
Building: Detached
Package Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Heat
Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec.
Gen.
Elec. Biomass DH Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 3 0 2 7 2 0 14 -14 0 0 0 99%
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 6 0 1 7 2 0 16 -14 0 0 4 91%
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 10 0 0 8 2 0 20 -14 0 0 11 74%
3 Gas 20% 3 2 28 0 1 17 2 44 3 -14 0 0 27 35%
2 Gas 20% 3 2 36 0 1 17 2 53 3 -14 0 0 36 13%
1 Gas 20% 3 2 43 0 0 17 2 60 2 -14 0 0 43 -3%
1 Gas 10% 3 2 43 0 0 17 2 60 2 -7 0 0 57 -35%
1 Gas 10% 3 1 43 0 0 22 2 64 2 -7 0 0 61 -46%
1 Gas 0% 3 2 43 0 0 17 2 60 2 0 0 0 70 -66%
1 Gas 0% 3 1 43 0 0 22 2 64 2 0 0 0 74 -78%
5 Note that the tables currently show the packages that deliver the highest primary energy savings. The tables will be updated once the cost optimal analysis is complete.
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Table 4.1c: Energy Demand Output Table
Building: Semi-Detached
Package Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Heat
Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec.
Gen.
Elec. Biomass DH Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 2 0 3 9 2 0 16 -14 0 0 3 93%
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 6 0 1 9 2 0 17 -14 0 0 6 86%
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 9 0 0 9 2 0 20 -14 0 0 11 74%
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 9 0 0 10 2 0 21 -14 0 0 13 69%
3 Gas 20% 3 2 24 0 1 21 2 45 3 -14 0 0 28 32%
2 Gas 20% 3 2 31 0 1 21 2 52 3 -14 0 0 36 13%
1 Gas 20% 3 2 38 0 0 21 2 59 2 -14 0 0 42 -1%
1 Gas 10% 3 2 38 0 0 21 2 59 2 -7 0 0 55 -33%
1 Gas 0% 3 2 38 0 0 21 2 59 2 0 0 0 69 -65%
1 Gas 0% 3 1 37 0 0 27 2 64 2 0 0 0 75 -79%
Table 4.1d: Energy Demand Output Table
Building: Mid-floor Flat
Package Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Heat
Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec.
Gen.
Elec. Biomass DH Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 1 0 3 13 2 0 19 -5 0 0 26 35%
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 4 0 1 13 2 0 20 -5 0 0 29 29%
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 6 0 1 13 2 0 22 -5 0 0 32 20%
4 Gas 20% 3 3 4 0 3 27 2 31 5 -5 0 0 34 14%
3 Gas 20% 3 2 16 0 1 30 2 46 3 -5 0 0 48 -20%
2 Gas 20% 3 2 19 0 1 30 2 49 3 -5 0 0 52 -29%
1 Gas 20% 3 2 27 0 1 30 2 57 3 -5 0 0 59 -48%
1 Gas 10% 3 2 27 0 1 30 2 57 3 -2 0 0 64 -59%
1 Gas 0% 3 2 27 0 1 30 2 57 3 0 0 0 68 -70%
1 Gas 0% 3 1 26 0 1 39 2 65 3 0 0 0 77 -91%
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Table 4.1e: Energy Demand Output Table
Building: Top-floor Flat
Package Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Heat
Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec.
Gen.
Elec. Biomass DH Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 2 0 3 13 2 0 20 -5 0 0 29 38%
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 6 0 1 13 2 0 22 -5 0 0 32 32%
4 Gas 20% 3 3 10 0 3 27 2 37 5 -5 0 0 41 12%
4 Gas 20% 3 2 10 0 3 30 2 40 5 -5 0 0 45 5%
3 Gas 20% 3 2 24 0 1 30 2 54 3 -5 0 0 57 -21%
2 Gas 20% 3 2 31 0 1 30 2 60 3 -5 0 0 64 -36%
1 Gas 20% 3 2 46 0 1 30 2 76 3 -5 0 0 80 -70%
1 Gas 10% 3 2 46 0 1 30 2 76 3 -2 0 0 84 -80%
1 Gas 0% 3 2 46 0 1 30 2 76 3 0 0 0 89 -89%
1 Gas 0% 3 1 45 0 1 39 2 83 3 0 0 0 97 -107%
Table 4.1f: Energy Demand Output Table
Building: Apartment block
Package Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Heat
Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec.
Gen.
Elec. Biomass DH Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 2 0 3 13 2 0 19 -5 0 0 27 36%
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 4 0 1 13 2 0 21 -5 0 0 30 30%
4 Gas 20% 3 3 6 0 3 27 2 33 5 -5 0 0 37 13%
4 Gas 20% 3 2 6 0 3 30 2 36 5 -5 0 0 40 6%
3 Gas 20% 3 2 19 0 1 30 2 49 3 -5 0 0 51 -20%
2 Gas 20% 3 2 23 0 1 30 2 53 3 -5 0 0 56 -32%
1 Gas 20% 3 2 34 0 1 30 2 63 3 -5 0 0 66 -55%
1 Gas 10% 3 2 34 0 1 30 2 63 3 -2 0 0 71 -66%
1 Gas 0% 3 2 34 0 1 30 2 63 3 0 0 0 75 -76%
1 Gas 0% 3 1 32 0 1 39 2 71 3 0 0 0 84 -96%
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4.2 Existing Buildings
4.2.1 Energy Performance Assessment
The same process was followed as for new domestic buildings outlined in section 4.1.
4.2.2 Energy demand calculation – Elemental analysis
Tables 4.2a – 4.2n summarise the results of the energy performance calculation for the most cost-optimal packages in each of the reference buildings. These tables include the energy breakdown by end use and the total energy requirement per fuel carrier. The primary energy factors used to calculate the total primary energy requirement and the primary energy reduction over the reference cases are listed in Table 2.12 to Table 2.25. The delivered energy per carrier has been incorporated into Tables 4.2a – 4.2n as this allows the values to be seen alongside the primary energy figures rather than producing separate tables.
Table 4.2a: Energy Demand Output Table – Bungalow, Cavity Wall
Building: Bungalow, Cavity wall
Measure Value
Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Heat Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec. Oil
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
Wall U-Value 0.11 107 15 2 42 7 0 9 149 15 198 10%
Wall U-Value 0.16 109 15 2 42 7 0 9 151 15 201 9%
Wall U-Value 0.31 115 16 2 42 7 0 9 157 16 209 5%
Roof U-value 0.1 110 15 2 42 7 0 9 152 15 202 2%
Roof U-value 0.13 111 15 2 42 7 0 9 154 15 204 1%
Floor U-
value 0.14 107 14 2 42 7 0 9 149 14 198 9%
Floor U-
value 0.22 111 15 2 42 7 0 9 153 15 203 7%
Floor U-
value 0.22 111 15 2 42 7 0 9 153 15 203 7%
Floor U-
value 0.28 114 15 2 42 7 0 9 156 15 207 5%
Window U-
value 0.9 108 15 2 42 7 0 9 151 15 200 2%
Window U-
value 1.4 111 15 2 42 7 0 9 153 15 204 0%
Window U-
value 1.6 113 15 2 42 7 0 9 155 15 206 -1%
Heating
Source ASHP 33 15 1 16 7 0 57 0 15 123 29%
Heating
Source
Gas +
SWH 93 15 2 16 7 109 9 0 15 154 11%
Heating
Source Gas 91 15 1 36 7 127 8 0 15 173 1%
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Table 4.2b: Energy Demand Output Table – Bungalow, Solid Wall
Building: Bungalow, Solid Wall
Measure Value
Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Heat Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec. Oil
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
Wall U-Value 0.13 108 15 2 42 7 0 9 150 15 199 5%
Wall U-Value 0.22 111 15 2 42 7 0 9 154 15 204 3%
Wall U-Value 0.37 117 16 2 42 7 0 9 160 16 212 0%
Roof U-value 0.1 116 16 2 42 7 0 9 158 16 210 2%
Roof U-value 0.13 118 16 2 42 7 0 9 160 16 212 1%
Floor U-
value 0.14 113 15 2 42 7 0 9 155 15 206 9%
Floor U-
value 0.22 117 16 2 42 7 0 9 159 16 211 6%
Floor U-
value 0.22 117 16 2 42 7 0 9 159 16 211 6%
Floor U-
value 0.28 120 16 2 42 7 0 9 163 16 215 5%
Window U-
value 0.9 115 16 2 42 7 0 9 157 16 208 2%
Window U-
value 1.4 117 16 2 42 7 0 9 160 16 212 0%
Window U-
value 1.6 119 16 2 42 7 0 9 162 16 214 -1%
Heating
Source ASHP 35 15 1 16 7 0 59 0 15 128 29%
Heating
Source
Gas +
SWH 98 16 2 16 7 114 9 0 16 160 11%
Heating
Source Gas 96 15 1 36 7 132 8 0 15 179 1%
Table 4.2c: Energy Demand Output Table – Detached, Cavity Wall
Building: Detached, Cavity Wall
Measure Value
Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Heat Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec. Oil
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
Wall U-Value 0.11 87 12 1 28 6 0 7 116 12 154 16%
Wall U-Value 0.16 90 12 1 28 6 0 7 118 12 158 14%
Wall U-Value 0.31 98 13 1 28 6 0 7 127 13 168 9%
Roof U-value 0.1 102 14 1 28 6 0 7 131 14 173 1%
Roof U-value 0.13 103 14 1 28 6 0 7 131 14 174 1%
Floor U-
value 0.14 100 14 1 28 6 0 7 128 14 170 6%
Floor U-
value 0.22 102 14 1 28 6 0 7 131 14 173 4%
Floor U-
value 0.22 102 14 1 28 6 0 7 131 14 173 4%
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Measure Value
Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Heat Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec. Oil
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
Floor U-
value 0.28 104 14 1 28 6 0 7 132 14 175 3%
Window U-
value 0.9 93 13 1 28 6 0 7 121 13 162 2%
Window U-
value 1.4 96 13 1 28 6 0 7 124 13 165 0%
Window U-
value 1.6 98 13 1 28 6 0 7 126 13 168 -2%
Heating
Source ASHP 29 13 1 11 6 0 46 0 13 101 30%
Heating
Source
Gas +
SWH 81 13 1 10 6 92 7 0 13 129 10%
Heating
Source Gas 80 13 1 24 6 104 6 0 13 142 1%
Table 4.2d: Energy Demand Output Table – Detached, Solid Wall
Building: Detached, Solid Wall
Measure Value
Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Heat Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec. Oil
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
Wall U-Value 0.13 88 12 1 28 6 0 7 117 12 156 9%
Wall U-Value 0.22 93 13 1 28 6 0 7 122 13 162 5%
Wall U-Value 0.37 101 14 1 28 6 0 7 130 14 172 -1%
Roof U-value 0.1 111 15 1 28 6 0 7 139 15 184 1%
Roof U-value 0.13 111 15 1 28 6 0 7 140 15 185 0%
Floor U-
value 0.14 108 15 1 28 6 0 7 137 15 181 5%
Floor U-
value 0.22 111 15 1 28 6 0 7 139 15 184 4%
Floor U-
value 0.22 111 15 1 28 6 0 7 139 15 184 4%
Floor U-
value 0.28 112 15 1 28 6 0 7 141 15 186 3%
Window U-
value 0.9 102 14 1 28 6 0 7 130 14 173 2%
Window U-
value 1.4 105 14 1 28 6 0 7 133 14 176 0%
Window U-
value 1.6 107 14 1 28 6 0 7 135 14 179 -2%
Heating
Source ASHP 31 14 1 11 6 0 48 0 14 106 30%
Heating
Source
Gas +
SWH 88 14 1 10 6 98 7 0 14 137 9%
Heating
Source Gas 87 14 1 24 6 111 6 0 14 150 1%
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Table 4.2e: Energy Demand Output Table – Semi-detached, Cavity Wall
Building: Semi-detached, Cavity Wall
Measure Value
Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Heat Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec. Oil
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
Wall U-Value 0.11 80 11 2 36 6 0 8 115 11 155 12%
Wall U-Value 0.16 82 11 2 36 6 0 8 117 11 157 10%
Wall U-Value 0.31 87 12 2 36 6 0 8 123 12 164 6%
Roof U-value 0.1 88 12 2 36 6 0 8 123 12 165 1%
Roof U-value 0.13 88 12 2 36 6 0 8 124 12 166 1%
Floor U-
value 0.14 86 12 2 36 6 0 8 122 12 163 6%
Floor U-
value 0.22 88 12 2 36 6 0 8 124 12 165 5%
Floor U-
value 0.22 88 12 2 36 6 0 8 124 12 165 5%
Floor U-
value 0.28 90 12 2 36 6 0 8 125 12 167 3%
Window U-
value 0.9 77 10 2 36 6 0 8 113 10 152 3%
Window U-
value 1.4 81 11 2 36 6 0 8 116 11 156 0%
Window U-
value 1.6 83 11 2 36 6 0 8 119 11 159 -2%
Heating
Source ASHP 25 11 1 13 6 0 46 0 11 99 28%
Heating
Source
Gas +
SWH 71 11 2 13 6 84 8 0 11 121 12%
Heating
Source Gas 70 11 1 30 6 100 7 0 11 137 1%
Table 4.2f: Energy Demand Output Table – Semi-detached, Solid Wall
Building: Semi-detached, Solid Wall
Measure Value
Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Heat Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec. Oil
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
Wall U-Value 0.13 81 11 2 36 6 0 8 116 11 156 6%
Wall U-Value 0.22 84 11 2 36 6 0 8 120 11 160 4%
Wall U-Value 0.37 90 12 2 36 6 0 8 125 12 167 -1%
Roof U-value 0.1 93 13 2 36 6 0 8 129 13 172 1%
Roof U-value 0.13 94 13 2 36 6 0 8 130 13 173 1%
Floor U-
value 0.14 92 12 2 36 6 0 8 127 12 170 6%
Floor U-
value 0.22 94 13 2 36 6 0 8 130 13 173 4%
Floor U-
value 0.22 94 13 2 36 6 0 8 130 13 173 4%
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Measure Value
Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Heat Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec. Oil
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
Floor U-
value 0.28 96 13 2 36 6 0 8 131 13 175 3%
Window U-
value 0.9 83 11 2 36 6 0 8 119 11 159 3%
Window U-
value 1.4 87 12 2 36 6 0 8 122 12 164 0%
Window U-
value 1.6 89 12 2 36 6 0 8 125 12 167 -2%
Heating
Source ASHP 27 12 1 13 6 0 47 0 12 103 29%
Heating
Source
Gas +
SWH 76 12 2 13 6 89 8 0 12 127 12%
Heating
Source Gas 75 12 1 30 6 105 7 0 12 143 1%
Table 4.2g: Energy Demand Output Table – Terraced, Cavity Wall
Building: Terraced, Cavity Wall
Measure Value
Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Heat Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec. Oil
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
Wall U-Value 0.11 76 10 2 45 7 0 9 122 10 163 10%
Wall U-Value 0.16 78 11 2 45 7 0 9 123 11 166 9%
Wall U-Value 0.31 83 11 2 45 7 0 9 128 11 172 6%
Roof U-value 0.1 83 11 2 45 7 0 9 128 11 172 1%
Roof U-value 0.13 84 11 2 45 7 0 9 129 11 173 1%
Floor U-
value 0.14 81 11 2 45 7 0 9 127 11 170 6%
Floor U-
value 0.22 84 11 2 45 7 0 9 129 11 173 4%
Floor U-
value 0.22 84 11 2 45 7 0 9 129 11 173 4%
Floor U-
value 0.28 85 12 2 45 7 0 9 130 12 175 3%
Window U-
value 0.9 71 10 2 45 7 0 9 117 10 157 3%
Window U-
value 1.4 75 10 2 45 7 0 9 121 10 162 0%
Window U-
value 1.6 78 11 2 45 7 0 9 123 11 165 -2%
Heating
Source ASHP 24 11 1 17 7 0 49 0 11 103 28%
Heating
Source
Gas +
SWH 67 11 2 17 7 84 9 0 11 122 15%
Heating
Source Gas 65 10 1 38 7 104 8 0 10 142 1%
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Table 4.2h: Energy Demand Output Table – Terraced, Solid Wall
Building: Terraced, Solid Wall
Measure Value
Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Heat Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec. Oil
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
Wall U-Value 0.13 77 10 2 45 7 0 9 122 10 164 5%
Wall U-Value 0.22 80 11 2 45 7 0 9 125 11 168 3%
Wall U-Value 0.37 85 12 2 45 7 0 9 130 12 175 0%
Roof U-value 0.1 88 12 2 45 7 0 9 134 12 179 1%
Roof U-value 0.13 89 12 2 45 7 0 9 134 12 180 1%
Floor U-
value 0.14 87 12 2 45 7 0 9 132 12 177 6%
Floor U-
value 0.22 89 12 2 45 7 0 9 134 12 179 4%
Floor U-
value 0.22 89 12 2 45 7 0 9 134 12 179 4%
Floor U-
value 0.28 90 12 2 45 7 0 9 136 12 181 3%
Window U-
value 0.9 77 10 2 45 7 0 9 122 10 164 3%
Window U-
value 1.4 81 11 2 45 7 0 9 126 11 169 0%
Window U-
value 1.6 83 11 2 45 7 0 9 128 11 172 -2%
Heating
Source ASHP 25 11 1 17 7 0 50 0 11 107 28%
Heating
Source
Gas +
SWH 71 11 2 17 7 88 9 0 11 127 14%
Heating
Source Gas 69 11 1 38 7 108 8 0 11 147 1%
Table 4.2i: Energy Demand Output Table – Mid-Floor Flat, Cavity Wall
Building: Mid-Floor Flat, Cavity Wall
Measure Value
Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Heat Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec. Oil
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
Wall U-Value 0.11 43 8 0 41 7 0 98 0 0 183 8%
Wall U-Value 0.16 44 8 0 41 7 0 99 0 0 185 7%
Wall U-Value 0.31 46 8 0 41 7 0 102 0 0 190 4%
Window U-
value 0.9 30 5 0 41 7 0 83 0 0 154 6%
Window U-
value 1.4 34 6 0 41 7 0 88 0 0 164 0%
Window U-
value 1.6 37 6 0 41 7 0 91 0 0 169 -3%
Heating
Source ASHP 17 0 2 19 7 0 45 0 0 84 28%
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Heating
Source
Gas +
SWH 49 0 3 19 7 68 10 0 0 93 20%
Heating
Source Gas 46 0 2 44 7 90 9 0 0 116 0%
Table 4.2j: Energy Demand Output Table – Mid-Floor Flat, Solid Wall
Building: Mid-Floor Flat, Solid Wall
Measure Value
Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Heat Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec. Oil
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
Wall U-Value 0.13 43 8 0 41 7 0 99 0 0 184 4%
Wall U-Value 0.22 45 8 0 41 7 0 100 0 0 187 2%
Wall U-Value 0.37 47 8 0 41 7 0 103 0 0 192 0%
Window U-
value 0.9 32 6 0 41 7 0 86 0 0 159 6%
Window U-
value 1.4 37 7 0 41 7 0 91 0 0 170 0%
Window U-
value 1.6 39 7 0 41 7 0 94 0 0 175 -3%
Heating
Source ASHP 18 0 2 19 7 0 46 0 0 85 28%
Heating
Source
Gas +
SWH 51 0 3 19 7 70 10 0 0 96 20%
Heating
Source Gas 49 0 2 44 7 93 9 0 0 118 1%
Table 4.2k: Energy Demand Output Table – Top-Floor Flat, Cavity Wall
Building: Top-Floor Flat, Cavity Wall
Measure Value
Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Heat Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec. Oil
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
Wall U-Value 0.11 71 13 0 41 7 0 131 0 0 244 6%
Wall U-Value 0.16 72 13 0 41 7 0 132 0 0 246 6%
Wall U-Value 0.31 74 13 0 41 7 0 135 0 0 252 3%
Roof U-value 0.11 63 11 0 41 7 0 122 0 0 228 8%
Roof U-value 0.13 65 11 0 41 7 0 124 0 0 231 6%
Window U-
value 0.9 57 10 0 41 7 0 115 0 0 214 5%
Window U-
value 1.4 62 11 0 41 7 0 121 0 0 225 0%
Window U-
value 1.6 65 11 0 41 7 0 124 0 0 230 -2%
Heating
Source ASHP 26 0 2 19 7 0 54 0 0 101 30%
Heating
Source
Gas +
SWH 75 0 3 19 7 95 10 0 0 122 16%
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Heating
Source Gas 73 0 2 44 7 117 9 0 0 145 1%
Table 4.2l: Energy Demand Output Table – Top-Floor Flat, Solid Wall
Building: Top-Floor Flat, Solid Wall
Measure Value
Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Heat Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec. Oil
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
Wall U-Value 0.13 71 13 0 41 7 0 132 0 0 245 3%
Wall U-Value 0.22 73 13 0 41 7 0 133 0 0 248 2%
Wall U-Value 0.37 75 13 0 41 7 0 136 0 0 254 0%
Roof U-value 0.11 66 12 0 41 7 0 126 0 0 234 7%
Roof U-value 0.13 68 12 0 41 7 0 128 0 0 237 6%
Window U-
value 0.9 60 11 0 41 7 0 118 0 0 220 5%
Window U-
value 1.4 65 11 0 41 7 0 124 0 0 231 0%
Window U-
value 1.6 67 12 0 41 7 0 127 0 0 236 -2%
Heating
Source ASHP 27 0 2 19 7 0 55 0 0 103 31%
Heating
Source
Gas +
SWH 78 0 3 19 7 97 10 0 0 125 16%
Heating
Source Gas 75 0 2 44 7 119 9 0 0 148 1%
Table 4.2m: Energy Demand Output Table – Apartment block, Cavity Wall
Building: Apartment block, Cavity Wall
Measure Value
Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Heat Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec. Oil
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
Wall U-Value 0.11 53 9 0 41 7 0 110 0 0 205 7%
Wall U-Value 0.16 54 10 0 41 7 0 111 0 0 207 6%
Wall U-Value 0.31 57 10 0 41 7 0 114 0 0 213 4%
Roof U-value 0.11 57 10 0 41 7 0 115 0 0 214 1%
Roof U-value 0.13 58 10 0 41 7 0 116 0 0 215 1%
Floor U-
value 0.14 57 10 0 41 7 0 115 0 0 213 3%
Floor U-
value 0.22 58 10 0 41 7 0 115 0 0 215 2%
Floor U-
value 0.22 58 10 0 41 7 0 115 0 0 215 2%
Floor U-
value 0.28 58 10 0 41 7 0 116 0 0 216 2%
Window U-
value 0.9 40 7 0 41 7 0 95 0 0 176 6%
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Measure Value
Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Heat Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec. Oil
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
Window U-
value 1.4 45 8 0 41 7 0 100 0 0 186 0%
Window U-
value 1.6 47 8 0 41 7 0 103 0 0 192 -3%
Heating
Source ASHP 20 0 2 19 7 0 48 0 0 90 29%
Heating
Source
Gas +
SWH 58 0 3 19 7 78 10 0 0 104 18%
Heating
Source Gas 56 0 2 44 7 100 9 0 0 126 1%
Table 4.2n: Energy Demand Output Table – Apartment block, Solid Wall
Building: Apartment block, Solid Wall
Measure Value
Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Heat Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec. Oil
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
Wall U-Value 0.13 53 9 0 41 7 0 111 0 0 206 4%
Wall U-Value 0.22 55 10 0 41 7 0 113 0 0 209 2%
Wall U-Value 0.37 58 10 0 41 7 0 115 0 0 215 0%
Roof U-value 0.11 60 11 0 41 7 0 118 0 0 220 1%
Roof U-value 0.13 60 11 0 41 7 0 119 0 0 221 1%
Floor U-
value 0.14 59 10 0 41 7 0 118 0 0 219 3%
Floor U-
value 0.22 60 11 0 41 7 0 119 0 0 221 2%
Floor U-
value 0.22 60 11 0 41 7 0 119 0 0 221 2%
Floor U-
value 0.28 61 11 0 41 7 0 119 0 0 222 2%
Window U-
value 0.9 42 7 0 41 7 0 98 0 0 182 5%
Window U-
value 1.4 47 8 0 41 7 0 103 0 0 192 0%
Window U-
value 1.6 50 9 0 41 7 0 106 0 0 197 -3%
Heating
Source ASHP 21 0 2 19 7 0 49 0 0 92 29%
Heating
Source
Gas +
SWH 61 0 3 19 7 80 10 0 0 106 18%
Heating
Source Gas 59 0 2 44 7 102 9 0 0 129 1%
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4.2.3 Energy Demand Calculation – Analysis of Packages
Table 4.3 (a–n) summarises the results of the energy performance calculation for the most cost-optimal packages in each of the seven reference buildings respectively. It includes the energy breakdown by end use and the total energy requirement per fuel carrier. The primary energy factors used to calculate the total primary energy requirement are listed in Table 2.12 to Table 2.25.
Table 4.3a: Energy Demand Output Table
Building: Bungalow Cavity Wall
Package Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Heat
Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec.
Gen.
Elec. Biomass
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 8 2 11 2 0 26 -28 0 0 5 96%
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 14 10 1 11 2 0 28 -28 0 0 11 91%
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 17 12 1 12 2 0 33 -28 0 0 22 83%
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 19 13 1 12 2 0 35 -28 0 0 28 78%
2 Gas 20% 2 2 59 9 1 28 2 87 3 -28 0 0 60 52%
5 Gas 20% 2 2 72 11 1 28 2 100 3 -28 0 0 77 38%
4 Gas 20% 2 2 82 13 1 28 2 110 3 -28 0 0 90 28%
4 Gas 10% 1 1 80 13 1 36 3 116 4 -14 0 0 125 0%
4 Gas 0% 2 2 82 13 1 28 2 110 3 0 0 0 143 -14%
4 Gas 0% 1 1 80 13 1 36 3 116 4 0 0 0 151 -21%
Table 4.3b: Energy Demand Output Table
Building: Detached Cavity Wall
Package Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Heat
Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec.
Gen.
Elec. Biomass
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 8 6 1 7 2 0 19 -14 0 0 15 88%
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 8 1 7 2 0 21 -14 0 0 22 82%
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 15 10 1 8 2 0 25 -14 0 0 33 74%
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 17 11 1 8 2 0 27 -14 0 0 38 70%
2 Gas 20% 2 2 48 8 1 19 2 67 2 -14 0 0 61 51%
5 Gas 20% 2 2 62 10 1 19 2 81 2 -14 0 0 79 37%
4 Gas 20% 2 2 70 11 1 19 2 89 2 -14 0 0 90 28%
4 Gas 10% 2 2 70 11 1 19 2 89 2 -7 0 0 103 18%
4 Gas 0% 2 2 70 11 1 19 2 89 2 0 0 0 116 7%
4 Gas 0% 1 1 69 11 1 24 2 93 3 0 0 0 122 3%
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Table 4.3c: Energy Demand Output Table
Building: Semi-Detached Cavity Wall
Package Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Heat
Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec.
Gen.
Elec. Biomass
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 7 5 2 9 2 0 20 -14 0 0 16 87%
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 9 6 1 9 2 0 22 -14 0 0 22 83%
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 13 9 1 10 2 0 26 -14 0 0 33 74%
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 15 10 1 10 2 0 28 -14 0 0 38 70%
2 Gas 20% 2 2 40 6 1 24 2 64 3 -14 0 0 57 55%
5 Gas 20% 2 2 55 9 1 24 2 79 3 -14 0 0 76 39%
4 Gas 20% 2 2 63 10 1 24 2 86 3 -14 0 0 86 31%
4 Gas 20% 1 1 61 10 1 30 3 92 4 -14 0 0 93 26%
4 Gas 0% 2 2 63 10 1 24 2 86 3 0 0 0 112 10%
4 Gas 0% 1 1 61 10 1 30 3 92 4 0 0 0 120 4%
Table 4.3d: Energy Demand Output Table
Building: Terraced Cavity Wall
Package Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Heat
Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec.
Gen.
Elec. Biomass
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 6 4 2 12 2 0 22 -14 0 0 20 84%
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 9 6 1 12 2 0 24 -14 0 0 25 80%
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 12 8 1 13 2 0 29 -14 0 0 37 70%
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 14 10 1 13 2 0 31 -14 0 0 42 67%
2 Gas 20% 2 2 36 6 1 30 2 66 3 -14 0 0 59 52%
5 Gas 20% 2 2 51 8 1 30 2 81 3 -14 0 0 79 36%
4 Gas 20% 2 2 59 9 1 30 2 89 3 -14 0 0 89 29%
4 Gas 10% 2 2 59 9 1 30 2 89 3 -7 0 0 102 18%
4 Gas 0% 2 2 59 9 1 30 2 89 3 0 0 0 116 7%
4 Gas 0% 1 1 57 9 1 38 3 96 4 0 0 0 125 0%
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Table 4.3e: Energy Demand Output Table
Building: Mid-floor Flat Cavity Wall
Package Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Heat
Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec.
Gen.
Elec. Biomass
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 4 0 2 14 2 0 21 -5 0 0 31 75%
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 6 0 2 14 2 0 24 -5 0 0 35 72%
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 6 0 2 15 2 0 25 -5 0 0 38 70%
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 9 0 2 15 2 0 28 -5 0 0 42 66%
3 Gas 20% 3 3 15 0 2 31 2 46 4 -5 0 0 50 60%
3 Gas 20% 2 2 15 0 2 34 2 49 4 -5 0 0 53 57%
2 Gas 20% 2 2 26 0 2 34 2 61 4 -5 0 0 65 48%
1 Gas 20% 2 2 37 0 2 34 2 71 4 -5 0 0 76 39%
1 Gas 0% 2 2 37 0 2 34 2 71 4 0 0 0 85 32%
1 Gas 0% 1 1 35 0 2 44 3 79 5 0 0 0 95 24%
Table 4.3f: Energy Demand Output Table
Building: Top-floor Flat Cavity Wall
Package Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Heat
Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec.
Gen.
Elec. Biomass
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 6 0 2 14 2 0 24 -5 0 0 36 72%
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 9 0 2 14 2 0 27 -5 0 0 41 67%
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 12 0 2 14 2 0 30 -5 0 0 46 63%
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 12 0 2 15 2 0 31 -5 0 0 49 61%
6 Biomass 20% 2 2 35 0 1 33 2 0 3 -5 68 0 72 42%
5 Biomass 20% 2 2 48 0 1 33 2 0 3 -5 81 0 85 32%
5 Gas 20% 2 2 52 0 2 34 2 86 4 -5 0 0 93 26%
4 Gas 20% 2 2 64 0 2 34 2 99 4 -5 0 0 107 15%
4 Gas 0% 2 2 64 0 2 34 2 99 4 0 0 0 116 8%
4 Gas 0% 1 1 62 0 2 44 3 106 5 0 0 0 125 0%
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Table 4.3g: Energy Demand Output Table
Building: Apartment Block Cavity Wall
Package Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Heat
Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec.
Gen.
Elec. Biomass
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 0 2 14 2 0 23 -5 0 0 34 84%
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 9 0 2 14 2 0 26 -5 0 0 39 82%
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 9 0 2 15 2 0 27 -5 0 0 42 81%
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 11 0 2 15 2 0 30 -5 0 0 47 78%
3 Gas 20% 3 3 21 0 2 31 2 53 4 -5 0 0 57 74%
6 Gas 20% 2 2 24 0 2 34 2 58 4 -5 0 0 63 71%
5 Gas 20% 2 2 36 0 2 34 2 70 4 -5 0 0 75 65%
4 Gas 20% 2 2 47 0 2 34 2 81 4 -5 0 0 87 60%
4 Gas 0% 2 2 47 0 2 34 2 81 4 0 0 0 96 55%
4 Gas 0% 1 1 45 0 2 44 3 89 5 0 0 0 106 51%
Table 4.3h: Energy Demand Output Table
Building: Bungalow Solid Wall
Package Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Heat
Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec.
Gen.
Elec. Biomass
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 8 2 11 2 0 26 -28 0 0 5 96%
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 13 9 1 11 2 0 28 -28 0 0 9 92%
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 16 11 1 11 2 0 31 -28 0 0 18 86%
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 20 13 1 12 2 0 35 -28 0 0 29 77%
2 Gas 20% 2 2 56 9 1 28 2 84 3 -28 0 0 56 55%
5 Gas 20% 2 2 69 11 1 28 2 97 3 -28 0 0 73 41%
4 Gas 20% 2 2 84 13 1 28 2 112 3 -28 0 0 92 26%
4 Gas 10% 1 1 82 13 1 36 3 118 4 -14 0 0 127 -2%
4 Gas 0% 2 2 84 13 1 28 2 112 3 0 0 0 145 -16%
4 Gas 0% 1 1 82 13 1 36 3 118 4 0 0 0 154 -23%
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Table 4.3i: Energy Demand Output Table
Building: Detached Solid Wall
Package Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Heat
Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec.
Gen.
Elec. Biomass
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 8 5 1 7 2 0 19 -14 0 0 15 88%
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 10 7 1 8 2 0 21 -14 0 0 21 83%
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 14 9 1 8 2 0 24 -14 0 0 30 76%
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 17 12 1 8 2 0 28 -14 0 0 39 68%
4 ASHP 10% 2 2 17 12 1 8 2 0 28 -7 0 0 53 58%
5 Gas 20% 2 2 58 9 1 19 2 77 2 -14 0 0 74 41%
4 Gas 20% 2 2 73 12 1 19 2 92 2 -14 0 0 93 26%
4 Gas 20% 1 1 72 11 1 24 2 96 3 -14 0 0 99 21%
4 Gas 0% 2 2 73 12 1 19 2 92 2 0 0 0 119 5%
4 Gas 0% 1 1 72 11 1 24 2 96 3 0 0 0 125 0%
Table 4.3j: Energy Demand Output Table
Building: Semi-Detached Solid Wall
Package Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Heat
Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec.
Gen.
Elec. Biomass
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 7 5 2 9 2 0 20 -14 0 0 16 88%
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 9 6 1 9 2 0 21 -14 0 0 20 84%
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 12 8 1 10 2 0 26 -14 0 0 31 75%
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 15 10 1 10 2 0 28 -14 0 0 39 69%
2 Gas 20% 2 2 37 6 1 24 2 61 3 -14 0 0 53 58%
5 Gas 20% 2 2 52 8 1 24 2 76 3 -14 0 0 72 42%
4 Gas 20% 2 2 64 10 1 24 2 88 3 -14 0 0 88 29%
4 Gas 10% 2 2 64 10 1 24 2 88 3 -7 0 0 102 19%
4 Gas 0% 2 2 64 10 1 24 2 88 3 0 0 0 115 8%
4 Gas 0% 1 1 63 10 1 30 3 93 4 0 0 0 122 3%
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Table 4.3k: Energy Demand Output Table
Building: Terraced Solid Wall
Package Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Heat
Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec.
Gen.
Elec. Biomass
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 6 4 2 12 2 0 22 -14 0 0 20 84%
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 8 5 1 12 2 0 23 -14 0 0 23 81%
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 12 8 1 13 2 0 28 -14 0 0 35 72%
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 14 10 1 13 2 0 31 -14 0 0 43 66%
2 Gas 20% 2 2 33 5 1 30 2 64 3 -14 0 0 56 55%
5 Gas 20% 2 2 49 8 1 30 2 79 3 -14 0 0 76 39%
4 Gas 20% 2 2 61 10 1 30 2 91 3 -14 0 0 91 27%
4 Gas 10% 2 2 61 10 1 30 2 91 3 -7 0 0 105 16%
4 Gas 0% 2 2 61 10 1 30 2 91 3 0 0 0 118 6%
4 Gas 0% 1 1 59 9 1 38 3 97 4 0 0 0 127 -1%
Table 4.3l: Energy Demand Output Table
Building: Mid-floor Flat Solid Wall
Package Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Heat
Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec.
Gen.
Elec. Biomass
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 4 0 2 14 2 0 21 -5 0 0 31 75%
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 6 0 2 14 2 0 23 -5 0 0 35 72%
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 6 0 2 15 2 0 25 -5 0 0 37 70%
3 Gas 20% 3 3 14 0 2 31 2 46 4 -5 0 0 50 60%
3 Gas 20% 2 2 14 0 2 34 2 49 4 -5 0 0 53 58%
2 Gas 20% 2 2 25 0 2 34 2 59 4 -5 0 0 64 49%
1 Gas 20% 2 2 38 0 2 34 2 72 4 -5 0 0 77 38%
1 Gas 10% 2 2 38 0 2 34 2 72 4 -2 0 0 82 34%
1 Gas 0% 2 2 38 0 2 34 2 72 4 0 0 0 86 31%
1 Gas 0% 1 1 36 0 2 44 3 80 5 0 0 0 96 23%
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Table 4.3m: Energy Demand Output Table
Building: Top-floor Flat Solid Wall
Package Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Heat
Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec.
Gen.
Elec. Biomass
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 6 0 2 14 2 0 24 -5 0 0 35 72%
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 9 0 2 14 2 0 27 -5 0 0 41 67%
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 12 0 2 15 2 0 31 -5 0 0 48 61%
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 16 0 2 15 2 0 34 -5 0 0 55 56%
6 Biomass 20% 3 3 34 0 1 30 2 0 3 -5 65 0 69 45%
6 Gas 20% 2 2 38 0 2 34 2 72 4 -5 0 0 78 37%
5 Gas 20% 2 2 50 0 2 34 2 85 4 -5 0 0 91 27%
4 Gas 20% 2 2 65 0 2 34 2 100 4 -5 0 0 108 14%
4 Gas 0% 2 2 65 0 2 34 2 100 4 0 0 0 117 7%
4 Gas 0% 1 1 63 0 2 44 3 107 5 0 0 0 126 -1%
Table 4.3n: Energy Demand Output Table
Building: Apartment Block Solid Wall
Package Energy Use Fuel Use Primary Energy
Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Heat
Sec
Heat Aux DHW Light Gas
Grid
Elec.
Gen.
Elec. Biomass
Smoke-
less
fuel
Total
Reduction
over
Reference
kWh/m² kWh/m² kWh/m² %
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 0 2 14 2 0 23 -5 0 0 34 84%
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 8 0 2 14 2 0 26 -5 0 0 39 82%
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 8 0 2 15 2 0 27 -5 0 0 41 81%
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 11 0 2 15 2 0 30 -5 0 0 47 78%
6 Gas 20% 2 2 23 0 2 34 2 58 4 -5 0 0 62 71%
5 Gas 20% 2 2 34 0 2 34 2 69 4 -5 0 0 74 66%
4 Gas 20% 2 2 48 0 2 34 2 82 4 -5 0 0 89 59%
4 Gas 10% 2 2 48 0 2 34 2 82 4 -2 0 0 93 57%
4 Gas 0% 2 2 48 0 2 34 2 82 4 0 0 0 97 55%
4 Gas 0% 1 1 46 0 2 44 3 90 5 0 0 0 107 50%
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5. Global cost calculation
5.1 New Buildings
The following cost data and modelling variables have been used for the analysis.
The capital and maintenance cost data is based on 2018 prices. The costs for the various
measures considered to improve building energy performance are shown in Tables 5.1a – 5.1c.
The costs for each measure include both material and labour costs. For the purpose of this
work, no learning rates have been applied when any of the measures are replaced. In practice,
some of the newer technologies will reduce in cost over time. However, given that the
calculation period being considered is similar to the lifetime of the technologies, replacements
are limited and any benefits from learning are uncertain and will be significantly discounted in
the calculated Net Present Value (NPV). Where components have a lifetime of less than 30
years their replacement costs are included in the global cost calculation. Residual values are
accounted for in accordance with the Cost Optimal Guidance
A social discount rate of 5% has been assumed for the macroeconomics calculation (as used
for Government policy Impact Assessments in Ireland). A figure of 3% has been used for the
sensitivity analysis as required by the Commission.
A real discount rate of 7% has been used for the financial calculation with 10% for the
sensitivity analysis.
Energy prices used in the analysis are as shown in Table 5.2a. Sensitivity analysis has been
carried out using low and high values of +/- 30% of these prices for gas and biomass and +/-
20% for electricity. As gas is the most significant primary energy source for electricity, the low
scenario has been modelled to include both the low gas and electricity prices and the high
scenario to include both the high gas and electricity prices.
o The central energy prices for electricity and gas are derived from wholesale electricity
prices forecasted for the next 30 years by SEAI using difference between retail price
(SEAI, 2018) and wholesale price in 2018. Electricity retail prices for Band DC
(>=2,500 <5,000 kWh per annum) and gas retail prices for Band D2 (>=5,556
<55,556 kWh per annum) have been used for the analysis.
o To derive the energy price for heat supplied by district heating, a 90% efficient gas
boiler has been used as a proxy.
o The biomass price has been provided by SEAI based on a range of prices identified
in a study on the cost benefit analysis of district heating (AECOM and SEAI, 20156).
This is assumed as a fixed price over 30 years.
The primary energy (PE) and CO2 factors for grid supplied electricity are based on projections
provided by SEAI (SEAI, 2016). This gives an average PE factor of 1.86 over the next 30 years.
This has been developed based on future scenarios of electricity generation mix. A figure of 1.6
has been used for the sensitivity analysis assuming a move away from fossil fuel generation in
future years. For district heating, a PE factor of 1.1 and a CO2 factor of 0.11kgCO2/kWh have
been used as provided by SEAI. The PE and CO2 factors for all other fuels are from the DEAP
tool.
The social cost of carbon for the macroeconomic calculations is shown in Table 5.2b. These
values have been provided by SEAI and are based on projected emissions trading system
(ETS) carbon prices for the traded sector and on carbon taxes for the non-traded sector.
Sensitivity analysis assumes a 2% increase in carbon prices year on year.
In accordance with Annex I of Commission Delegated Regulation No. 244/2012 the global cost for the macroeconomic calculation of a measure/ package/ variant, i.e. the relevant prices which have been taken into account, exclude all applicable taxes, VAT, charges and subsidies.
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The following tables summarise the results of the cost calculations for the most cost-optimal packages
in each of the five reference buildings. Tables 5.3 relate to the macroeconomic calculations and Tables
5.4 relate to the financial calculations.
Tables 5.3a/5.4a: Central energy price, central discount factors
Tables 5.3b/5.4b: Low energy price, central discount factors
Tables 5.3c/5.4c: High energy price, central discount factors
Tables 5.3d/5.4d: Central energy price, low discount factors.
Table 5.3e: Central energy price, central discount factors, alternative primary emission factors
(macro-economic calculation only)
Table 5.3f: Central energy price, central discount factors, alternative carbon price (macro-
economic calculation only)
The sensitivity analysis shows the following.
Discount rate and Energy Price: Low energy prices, reduce the cost of energy over the
calculation period. The main impact of this is that it makes solutions with higher primary
energy demand relatively more attractive. The reverse is true when increasing the energy
prices and reducing the discount rate. A key impact of this sensitivity analysis is that, in some
cases, it changes the amount of PV in the cost optimal solution.
Primary emission factor (PEF): The reduced PEF in the sensitivity case changes the cost
optimum primary energy without changing the optimum technology for the lowest cost
solution.
Price of carbon: The sensitivity case for the price of carbon has minimal impact on the overall
macroeconomic costs and does not impact on the cost optimal level.
Table 5.1a: Elemental Capital Costs per m² of Fabric – New build (varying components only)
(EUR/m²)
Building Part Value Cost (EUR/m²)
Cavity wall 0.20 €18.0
Cavity wall 0.17 €22.0
Cavity wall 0.15 €28.0
Cavity wall 0.13 €36.0
Semi exposed wall 0.30 -
Semi exposed wall 0.18 €14.0
Semi exposed wall 0.15 €16.0
Semi exposed wall 0.13 €20.0
Pitched roof 0.16 €14.1
Pitched roof 0.13 €15.3
Pitched roof 0.10 €25.1
Flat roof 0.19 €22.0
Flat roof 0.13 €29.0
Flat roof 0.11 €35.0
Solid Floor 0.20 €24.0
Solid Floor 0.18 €26.0
Solid Floor 0.16 €28.0
Solid Floor 0.13 €31.5
Window 1.6 €271.7
Window 1.4 €279.5
Window 1.1 €310.6
Window 0.8 €349.4
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Air Permeability (m³/m².hr) @50Pa
EUR/m2 floor area
Thermal Bridging (y-value)
EUR/linear m
5 3 1 0.15 0.08 0.05 0.04
€5.4 €8.6 €13.7 €0.0 €2.9 €4.4 €5.0
Table 5.1b: Elemental Capital Costs per Building – Varying Elements Only (EUR) Heating system:
Building Type
Gas Boiler
with
radiators
(EUR/system)
Biomass
Boiler with
radiators
(EUR/system)
ASHP with low
temperature
radiators
(EUR/system)
District heating
with radiators
(EUR/system)
Package 1 Package 2 Package 3 Package 4
Bungalow € 6,225 € 20,546 € 8,479 € 7,025
Detached € 7,375 € 24,924 € 10,277 € 8,225
Semi-detached € 6,375 € 22,161 € 8,691 € 7,025
Mid-Floor Flat € 5,085 € 11,976 € 7,399 € 5,825
Top-Floor Flat € 5,275 € 11,976 € 8,561 € 5,825
Apartment building
(costs per unit) € 5,148 € 11,976 € 7,786 € 5,825
Controls:
Time and
temperature
zone control,
weather
compensation,
interlock
Time and
temperature
zone control,
weather
compensation,,
interlock
Time and
temperature
zone control
Time and
temperature
zone control,
charging linked
to use
Package 1 Package 2 Package 3 Package 4
€ 1,000 € 1,000 € 650 € 700
Hot water cylinder:
Package 1 Package 2 Package 3 Package 4
€ 1,350 € 1,450 € 1,450 € 1,350
Ventilation:
Building Type Extract fans Whole house MEV MVHR
Bungalow € 350 € 1,928 € 1,928
Detached € 1,400 € 2,543 € 2,543
Semi € 700 € 2,236 € 2,236
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Mid-Floor Flat € 350 € 1,314 € 1,314
Top-Floor Flat € 350 € 1,314 € 1,314
Apartment building
(costs per unit) € 350 € 1,314 € 1,314
Lighting:
Building Type
Luminaire efficacy
65 l/W
Luminaire efficacy
95 l/W
Bungalow € 0 € 52
Detached € 0 € 80
Semi € 0 € 63
Mid-Floor Flat € 0 € 41
Top-Floor Flat € 0 € 41
Apartment building
(costs per unit) € 0 € 41
Hot water demand:
Building Type
Shower flow rate
of 12l/min
Shower flow rate of
6l/min
Waste Water heat
Recovery
Bungalow € 0 € 50 € 1,185
Detached € 0 € 150 € 1,380
Semi € 0 € 100 € 1,380
Mid-Floor Flat € 0 € 50 € 1,185
Top-Floor Flat € 0 € 50 € 1,185
Apartment building
(costs per unit) € 0 € 50 € 1,185
Photovoltaics:
PV
Building Type 0% 10%
20%
Bungalow - € 3,784 € 5,339
Detached - € 3,303 € 4,906
Semi - € 2,963 € 4,225
Mid-Floor Flat - € 329 € 657
Top-Floor Flat - € 329 € 657
Apartment building
(costs per unit) - € 329 € 657
Table 5.1c: Elemental Maintenance Costs per Building per Year (EUR)
Building services element EUR/yr per dwelling
Air to water source heat pump € 100
Biomass boiler (Communal ) € 17
Biomass boiler (Individual) € 250
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District heating € 120
High heat retention storage heaters € 0
Condensing gas boiler € 120
Whole House MEV € 0
MVHR € 30
Photovoltaic panels € 0
Solar thermal € 70
Table 5.2a: Retail energy Prices
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Low Electricity c/kWh 19.2 19.3 19.0 18.1 19.2 19.9 21.3 23.2 20.8 23.6
Low Gas c/kWh 3.9 3.7 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.9 3.9 4.0 4.0 4.1
Low Biomass c/kWh 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9
Low District heating c/kWh 4.3 4.1 4.1 4.3 4.3 4.3 4.4 4.4 4.5 4.6
Low Oil c/kWh 5.6 5.9 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.5 6.5 6.6 6.7
Low Manufactured
smokeless fuel c/kWh
3.6 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3
Central Electricity c/kWh 24.0 24.2 23.8 22.7 24.0 24.8 26.6 29.0 26.0 29.5
Central Gas c/kWh 5.5 5.3 5.3 5.5 5.5 5.6 5.6 5.7 5.7 5.9
Central Biomass c/kWh 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
Central District heating c/kWh 6.1 5.9 5.9 6.1 6.1 6.2 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.6
Central Oil c/kWh 8.0 8.5 8.6 8.8 8.9 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.5 9.6
Central Manufactured
smokeless fuel c/kWh 5.1 5.0 5.1 5.3 5.4 5.6 5.7 5.8 6.0 6.2
High Electricity c/kWh 28.9 29.0 28.5 27.2 28.9 29.8 31.9 34.7 31.2 35.4
High Gas c/kWh 7.2 6.9 6.9 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.7
High Biomass c/kWh 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2
High District heating c/kWh 7.9 7.6 7.7 7.9 8.0 8.1 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.5
High Oil c/kWh 10.5 11 11.2 11.4 11.6 11.8 12 12.1 12.3 12.5
High Manufactured
smokeless fuel c/kWh
6.7 6.5 6.6 6.9 7.1 7.3 7.4 7.6 7.8 8.0
2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038
Low Electricity c/kWh 25.4 26.0 24.6 23.4 24.5 22.9 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3
Low Gas c/kWh 4.2 4.3 4.2 4.2 4.1 4.1 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Low Biomass c/kWh 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9
Low District heating c/kWh 4.6 4.7 4.7 4.6 4.6 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
Low Oil c/kWh 6.8 7.0 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4
Low Manufactured
smokeless fuel c/kWh
4.5 4.6 4.5 4.5 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4
Central Electricity c/kWh 31.7 32.5 30.8 29.3 30.6 28.6 27.9 27.9 27.9 27.9
Central Gas c/kWh 6.0 6.1 6.0 6.0 5.9 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8
Central Biomass c/kWh 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
Central District heating c/kWh 6.6 6.7 6.7 6.6 6.5 6.5 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4
Central Oil c/kWh 9.8 9.9 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6
Central Manufactured
smokeless fuel c/kWh 6.4 6.5 6.5 6.4 6.3 6.3 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2
High Electricity c/kWh 38.1 39.0 36.9 35.2 36.7 34.3 33.5 33.5 33.5 33.5
High Gas c/kWh 7.7 7.9 7.8 7.7 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5
High Biomass c/kWh 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2
High District heating c/kWh 8.6 8.8 8.7 8.6 8.5 8.4 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3
High Oil c/kWh 12.7 12.9 13.1 13.2 13.4 13.6 13.7 13.7 13.7 13.7
High Manufactured
smokeless fuel c/kWh
8.3 8.5 8.4 8.3 8.3 8.2 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1
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Low Electricity c/kWh 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3 22.3
Low Gas c/kWh 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Low Biomass c/kWh 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9 3.9
Low District heating c/kWh 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
Low Oil c/kWh 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4 7.4
Low Manufactured
smokeless fuel c/kWh
4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4 4.4
Central Electricity c/kWh 27.9 27.9 27.9 27.9 27.9 27.9 27.9 27.9 27.9 27.9
Central Gas c/kWh 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8 5.8
Central Biomass c/kWh 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5 5.5
Central District heating c/kWh 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4 6.4
Central Oil c/kWh 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6
Central Manufactured
smokeless fuel c/kWh 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2 6.2
High Electricity c/kWh 33.5 33.5 33.5 33.5 33.5 33.5 33.5 33.5 33.5 33.5
High Gas c/kWh 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5
High Biomass c/kWh 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 7.2
High District heating c/kWh 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3 8.3
High Oil c/kWh 13.7 13.7 13.7 13.7 13.7 13.7 13.7 13.7 13.7 13.7
High Manufactured
smokeless fuel c/kWh
8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1 8.1
Table 5.2b: Cost of carbon and sensitivity
Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
Traded sector 13.5 15 16.5 18 19.5 21 22.5 24.7 26.9 29.1
Non-traded sector 18.0 15 16.5 18 19.5 21 22.5 24.7 26.9 29.1
Uplift in cost for sensitivity analysis (applied to values in row above)
2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20%
Year 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038
Traded sector 31.3 33.5 35.2 36.9 38.6 40.3 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0
Non-traded sector 31.3 33.5 35.2 36.9 38.6 40.3 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0
Uplift in cost for sensitivity analysis (applied to values in row above)
22% 24% 26% 28% 30% 32% 34% 36% 38% 40%
Year 2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 2048
Traded sector 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0
Non-traded sector 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 42.0
Uplift in cost for sensitivity analysis (applied to values in row above)
42% 44% 46% 48% 50% 52% 54% 56% 58% 60%
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Table 5.3a: Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Bungalow –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 -17 459 18 23 -1 -27 472
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 -14 416 14 30 -1 -24 436
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 -5 347 14 51 0 -17 395
3 Gas 20% 3 2 15 367 17 3 2 -33 357
2 Gas 20% 3 2 27 338 17 14 3 -30 342
1 Gas 20% 3 2 34 310 17 17 4 -27 320
1 Gas 10% 3 2 60 290 17 49 6 -25 337
1 Gas 10% 3 1 67 288 17 54 6 -25 341
1 Gas 0% 3 2 87 240 17 80 8 -18 326
1 Gas 0% 3 1 94 238 17 86 8 -18 331
Detached –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 0 370 12 32 0 -20 394
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 4 330 9 40 0 -17 362
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 11 280 9 57 1 -12 334
3 Gas 20% 3 2 27 290 11 21 3 -23 302
2 Gas 20% 3 2 36 266 11 29 4 -21 288
1 Gas 20% 3 2 43 249 11 33 4 -20 277
1 Gas 10% 3 2 57 235 11 48 5 -18 282
1 Gas 10% 3 1 61 232 11 52 6 -18 283
1 Gas 0% 3 2 70 207 11 64 6 -14 274
1 Gas 0% 3 1 74 203 11 68 7 -14 275
Semi-
Detached –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 3 383 15 38 0 -19 417
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 6 343 12 45 0 -16 384
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 298 12 57 1 -13 354
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 13 286 12 62 1 -12 349
3 Gas 20% 3 2 28 301 14 23 3 -24 316
2 Gas 20% 3 2 36 278 14 29 4 -22 303
1 Gas 20% 3 2 42 255 14 33 4 -20 286
1 Gas 10% 3 2 55 242 14 48 5 -18 291
1 Gas 0% 3 2 69 209 14 64 6 -14 279
1 Gas 0% 3 1 75 207 14 69 7 -14 282
Mid-floor
Apartment –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 26 359 24 72 2 -10 447
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 29 322 18 78 2 -7 412
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 32 285 18 86 2 -5 387
4 Gas 20% 3 3 34 312 27 40 3 -21 361
3 Gas 20% 3 2 48 260 22 47 4 -17 316
2 Gas 20% 3 2 52 246 22 50 5 -17 306
1 Gas 20% 3 2 59 223 22 55 5 -15 290
1 Gas 10% 3 2 64 218 22 60 6 -14 291
1 Gas 0% 3 2 68 212 22 65 6 -13 292
1 Gas 0% 3 1 77 210 22 72 7 -13 298
Top-floor
Apartment –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 29 416 24 79 2 -14 506
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 32 378 18 86 2 -12 473
4 Gas 20% 3 3 41 350 27 46 4 -26 401
4 Gas 20% 3 2 45 336 27 48 4 -25 391
3 Gas 20% 3 2 57 298 22 54 5 -22 357
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
2 Gas 20% 3 2 64 278 22 60 6 -20 346
1 Gas 20% 3 2 80 249 22 72 7 -18 332
1 Gas 10% 3 2 84 243 22 77 8 -17 333
1 Gas 0% 3 2 89 238 22 82 8 -16 334
1 Gas 0% 3 1 97 235 22 89 9 -16 339
Apartment
block – 30
year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 27 378 24 74 2 -11 466
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 30 340 18 80 2 -9 432
4 Gas 20% 3 3 37 324 27 42 3 -23 374
4 Gas 20% 3 2 40 310 27 45 4 -22 364
3 Gas 20% 3 2 51 272 22 49 5 -19 329
2 Gas 20% 3 2 56 256 22 54 5 -18 319
1 Gas 20% 3 2 66 232 22 60 6 -16 305
1 Gas 10% 3 2 71 227 22 66 6 -15 306
1 Gas 0% 3 2 75 221 22 71 7 -14 306
1 Gas 0% 3 1 84 219 22 78 7 -14 312
Table 5.3b: Macroeconomic Costs (Low energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Bungalow –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 -17 459 18 18 -1 -27 467
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 -14 416 14 24 -1 -24 429
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 -5 347 14 41 0 -17 384
3 Gas 20% 3 2 15 367 17 -3 2 -33 351
2 Gas 20% 3 2 27 338 17 5 3 -30 333
1 Gas 20% 3 2 34 310 17 7 4 -27 310
1 Gas 10% 3 2 60 290 17 32 6 -25 320
1 Gas 10% 3 1 67 288 17 36 6 -25 323
1 Gas 0% 3 2 87 240 17 57 8 -18 304
1 Gas 0% 3 1 94 238 17 61 8 -18 307
Detached –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 0 370 12 26 0 -20 388
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 4 330 9 32 0 -17 354
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 11 280 9 45 1 -12 323
3 Gas 20% 3 2 27 290 11 13 3 -23 293
2 Gas 20% 3 2 36 266 11 18 4 -21 278
1 Gas 20% 3 2 43 249 11 21 4 -20 265
1 Gas 10% 3 2 57 235 11 33 5 -18 267
1 Gas 10% 3 1 61 232 11 36 6 -18 266
1 Gas 0% 3 2 70 207 11 46 6 -14 255
1 Gas 0% 3 1 74 203 11 48 7 -14 255
Semi-
Detached –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 3 383 15 31 0 -19 409
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 6 343 12 36 0 -16 375
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 298 12 45 1 -13 343
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 13 286 12 49 1 -12 337
3 Gas 20% 3 2 28 301 14 14 3 -24 308
2 Gas 20% 3 2 36 278 14 19 4 -22 293
1 Gas 20% 3 2 42 255 14 21 4 -20 274
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
1 Gas 10% 3 2 55 242 14 33 5 -18 276
1 Gas 0% 3 2 69 209 14 46 6 -14 261
1 Gas 0% 3 1 75 207 14 49 7 -14 262
Mid-floor
Apartment –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 26 359 24 58 2 -10 432
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 29 322 18 62 2 -7 397
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 32 285 18 69 2 -5 370
4 Gas 20% 3 3 34 312 27 29 3 -21 350
3 Gas 20% 3 2 48 260 22 33 4 -17 302
2 Gas 20% 3 2 52 246 22 35 5 -17 292
1 Gas 20% 3 2 59 223 22 38 5 -15 274
1 Gas 10% 3 2 64 218 22 43 6 -14 274
1 Gas 0% 3 2 68 212 22 47 6 -13 274
1 Gas 0% 3 1 77 210 22 52 7 -13 277
Top-floor
Apartment –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 29 416 24 63 2 -14 490
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 32 378 18 68 2 -12 455
4 Gas 20% 3 3 41 350 27 33 4 -26 389
4 Gas 20% 3 2 45 336 27 35 4 -25 377
3 Gas 20% 3 2 57 298 22 38 5 -22 342
2 Gas 20% 3 2 64 278 22 43 6 -20 328
1 Gas 20% 3 2 80 249 22 50 7 -18 311
1 Gas 10% 3 2 84 243 22 55 8 -17 310
1 Gas 0% 3 2 89 238 22 59 8 -16 310
1 Gas 0% 3 1 97 235 22 64 9 -16 314
Apartment
block – 30
year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 27 378 24 59 2 -11 451
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 30 340 18 64 2 -9 416
4 Gas 20% 3 3 37 324 27 30 3 -23 363
4 Gas 20% 3 2 40 310 27 32 4 -22 351
3 Gas 20% 3 2 51 272 22 35 5 -19 315
2 Gas 20% 3 2 56 256 22 38 5 -18 304
1 Gas 20% 3 2 66 232 22 42 6 -16 287
1 Gas 10% 3 2 71 227 22 47 6 -15 287
1 Gas 0% 3 2 75 221 22 51 7 -14 286
1 Gas 0% 3 1 84 219 22 56 7 -14 290
Table 5.3c: Macroeconomic Costs (High energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Bungalow –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 -17 459 18 28 -1 -27 476
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 -14 416 14 36 -1 -24 442
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 -5 347 14 62 0 -17 405
3 Gas 20% 3 2 15 367 17 9 2 -33 363
2 Gas 20% 3 2 27 338 17 23 3 -30 351
1 Gas 20% 3 2 34 310 17 28 4 -27 331
1 Gas 10% 3 2 60 290 17 65 6 -25 353
1 Gas 10% 3 1 67 288 17 73 6 -25 360
1 Gas 0% 3 2 87 240 17 103 8 -18 349
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Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
1 Gas 0% 3 1 94 238 17 110 8 -18 356
Detached –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 0 370 12 38 0 -20 401
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 4 330 9 48 0 -17 370
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 11 280 9 68 1 -12 345
3 Gas 20% 3 2 27 290 11 29 3 -23 310
2 Gas 20% 3 2 36 266 11 39 4 -21 299
1 Gas 20% 3 2 43 249 11 45 4 -20 289
1 Gas 10% 3 2 57 235 11 64 5 -18 297
1 Gas 10% 3 1 61 232 11 69 6 -18 299
1 Gas 0% 3 2 70 207 11 82 6 -14 292
1 Gas 0% 3 1 74 203 11 87 7 -14 294
Semi-
Detached –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 3 383 15 46 0 -19 425
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 6 343 12 54 0 -16 393
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 298 12 68 1 -13 366
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 13 286 12 74 1 -12 362
3 Gas 20% 3 2 28 301 14 31 3 -24 325
2 Gas 20% 3 2 36 278 14 40 4 -22 314
1 Gas 20% 3 2 42 255 14 45 4 -20 298
1 Gas 10% 3 2 55 242 14 63 5 -18 306
1 Gas 0% 3 2 69 209 14 82 6 -14 298
1 Gas 0% 3 1 75 207 14 88 7 -14 302
Mid-floor
Apartment –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 26 359 24 86 2 -10 461
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 29 322 18 93 2 -7 428
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 32 285 18 104 2 -5 405
4 Gas 20% 3 3 34 312 27 50 3 -21 372
3 Gas 20% 3 2 48 260 22 60 4 -17 329
2 Gas 20% 3 2 52 246 22 64 5 -17 321
1 Gas 20% 3 2 59 223 22 71 5 -15 307
1 Gas 10% 3 2 64 218 22 77 6 -14 309
1 Gas 0% 3 2 68 212 22 83 6 -13 310
1 Gas 0% 3 1 77 210 22 92 7 -13 318
Top-floor
Apartment –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 29 416 24 94 2 -14 521
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 32 378 18 103 2 -12 490
4 Gas 20% 3 3 41 350 27 58 4 -26 414
4 Gas 20% 3 2 45 336 27 62 4 -25 404
3 Gas 20% 3 2 57 298 22 70 5 -22 373
2 Gas 20% 3 2 64 278 22 78 6 -20 363
1 Gas 20% 3 2 80 249 22 93 7 -18 353
1 Gas 10% 3 2 84 243 22 99 8 -17 355
1 Gas 0% 3 2 89 238 22 106 8 -16 357
1 Gas 0% 3 1 97 235 22 115 9 -16 365
Apartment
block – 30
year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 27 378 24 89 2 -11 481
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 30 340 18 97 2 -9 448
4 Gas 20% 3 3 37 324 27 53 3 -23 386
4 Gas 20% 3 2 40 310 27 57 4 -22 376
3 Gas 20% 3 2 51 272 22 64 5 -19 344
2 Gas 20% 3 2 56 256 22 69 5 -18 335
1 Gas 20% 3 2 66 232 22 78 6 -16 323
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Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
1 Gas 10% 3 2 71 227 22 85 6 -15 324
1 Gas 0% 3 2 75 221 22 91 7 -14 326
1 Gas 0% 3 1 84 219 22 100 7 -14 334
Table 5.3d: Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 3% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Bungalow –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 -17 492 23 29 -2 -47 495
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 -14 446 18 38 -1 -41 459
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 -5 374 18 65 0 -30 426
3 Gas 20% 3 2 15 396 22 4 3 -57 366
2 Gas 20% 3 2 27 367 22 17 4 -52 357
1 Gas 20% 3 2 34 335 22 22 5 -48 336
1 Gas 10% 3 2 60 313 22 61 8 -43 360
1 Gas 10% 3 1 67 311 22 68 8 -43 366
1 Gas 0% 3 2 87 255 22 100 10 -31 356
1 Gas 0% 3 1 94 253 22 108 11 -31 362
Detached –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 0 395 15 40 0 -35 416
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 4 352 12 50 0 -29 385
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 11 301 12 72 1 -21 363
3 Gas 20% 3 2 27 311 14 26 4 -41 314
2 Gas 20% 3 2 36 286 14 36 5 -37 304
1 Gas 20% 3 2 43 268 14 41 6 -34 294
1 Gas 10% 3 2 57 252 14 61 7 -31 303
1 Gas 10% 3 1 61 248 14 66 7 -31 304
1 Gas 0% 3 2 70 220 14 80 8 -25 297
1 Gas 0% 3 1 74 216 14 85 9 -25 299
Semi-
Detached –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 3 410 19 48 0 -34 443
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 6 367 15 57 1 -29 411
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 320 15 71 1 -22 385
4 Gas 20% 3 3 14 377 22 19 2 -49 371
3 Gas 20% 3 2 28 323 18 28 4 -42 332
2 Gas 20% 3 2 36 301 18 37 5 -39 322
1 Gas 20% 3 2 42 276 18 41 5 -35 305
1 Gas 10% 3 2 55 260 18 60 7 -32 313
1 Gas 0% 3 2 69 223 18 80 8 -24 305
1 Gas 0% 3 1 75 220 18 86 9 -24 308
Mid-floor
Apartment –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 26 386 30 91 3 -18 491
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 29 346 23 98 3 -13 456
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 32 307 23 109 3 -8 434
4 Gas 20% 3 3 34 336 35 50 4 -37 387
3 Gas 20% 3 2 48 281 28 59 6 -30 343
2 Gas 20% 3 2 52 267 28 63 6 -29 335
1 Gas 20% 3 2 59 242 28 68 7 -25 320
1 Gas 10% 3 2 64 236 28 75 7 -24 322
1 Gas 0% 3 2 68 230 28 82 8 -23 324
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
1 Gas 0% 3 1 77 227 28 90 9 -23 331
Top-floor
Apartment –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 29 444 30 99 3 -25 551
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 32 404 23 108 3 -20 518
4 Gas 20% 3 3 41 375 35 57 5 -45 426
4 Gas 20% 3 2 45 360 35 61 5 -43 417
3 Gas 20% 3 2 57 320 28 68 7 -38 384
2 Gas 20% 3 2 64 300 28 76 8 -36 375
1 Gas 20% 3 2 80 268 28 90 9 -31 365
1 Gas 10% 3 2 84 262 28 97 10 -29 367
1 Gas 0% 3 2 89 256 28 103 10 -28 369
1 Gas 0% 3 1 97 253 28 112 11 -28 376
Apartment
block – 30
year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 27 405 30 94 3 -20 511
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 30 365 23 101 3 -15 477
4 Gas 20% 3 3 37 348 35 53 4 -40 400
4 Gas 20% 3 2 40 334 35 56 5 -38 391
3 Gas 20% 3 2 51 293 28 62 6 -33 356
2 Gas 20% 3 2 56 278 28 67 7 -31 348
1 Gas 20% 3 2 66 251 28 76 8 -27 335
1 Gas 10% 3 2 71 245 28 82 8 -26 337
1 Gas 0% 3 2 75 239 28 89 9 -25 339
1 Gas 0% 3 1 84 236 28 98 10 -25 347
Table 5.3e: Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, Alternative PEF,
EUR/m²)
Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Bungalow –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 -14 459 18 23 -1 -27 472
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 -12 416 14 30 -1 -24 436
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 -4 347 14 51 0 -17 395
3 Gas 20% 2 3 19 378 17 2 2 -34 366
3 Gas 20% 3 2 21 367 17 3 3 -33 357
1 Gas 20% 3 3 38 321 17 15 4 -28 329
1 Gas 20% 3 2 41 310 17 17 4 -27 321
1 Gas 20% 3 1 48 308 17 23 5 -27 326
1 Gas 0% 3 2 86 240 17 80 8 -18 326
1 Gas 0% 3 1 93 238 17 86 8 -18 331
Detached –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 0 370 12 32 0 -20 394
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 3 330 9 40 0 -17 362
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 9 280 9 57 1 -12 334
3 Gas 20% 2 3 29 298 11 21 3 -24 308
3 Gas 20% 3 2 30 290 11 21 3 -23 302
1 Gas 20% 3 3 45 257 11 31 4 -20 284
1 Gas 20% 3 2 46 249 11 33 4 -20 277
1 Gas 20% 3 1 51 245 11 37 5 -20 278
1 Gas 0% 3 2 69 207 11 64 6 -14 274
1 Gas 0% 3 1 74 203 11 68 7 -14 275
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Semi-
Detached –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 3 383 15 38 0 -19 417
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 343 12 45 0 -16 384
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 11 287 12 61 1 -12 349
3 Gas 20% 2 3 29 311 14 22 3 -25 325
3 Gas 20% 3 2 31 301 14 23 3 -24 317
1 Gas 20% 3 3 43 266 14 31 4 -21 294
1 Gas 20% 3 2 45 255 14 33 4 -20 286
1 Gas 20% 3 1 51 253 14 38 5 -20 289
1 Gas 0% 3 2 68 209 14 64 6 -14 279
1 Gas 0% 3 1 74 207 14 69 7 -14 282
Mid-floor
Apartment –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 23 359 24 72 2 -10 447
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 25 322 18 78 2 -7 412
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 28 285 18 86 2 -5 387
4 Gas 20% 3 3 34 312 27 40 3 -21 361
3 Gas 20% 3 2 48 260 22 47 4 -17 316
2 Gas 20% 3 2 52 246 22 50 5 -17 306
1 Gas 20% 3 2 60 223 22 55 5 -15 291
1 Gas 10% 3 2 64 218 22 60 6 -14 291
1 Gas 0% 3 2 67 212 22 65 6 -13 292
1 Gas 0% 3 1 76 210 22 72 7 -13 298
Top-floor
Apartment –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 25 416 24 79 2 -14 505
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 28 378 18 86 2 -12 472
2 ASHP 20% 2 3 30 358 18 93 2 -10 461
4 Gas 20% 3 3 41 350 27 46 4 -26 401
3 Gas 20% 3 2 57 298 22 54 5 -22 357
2 Gas 20% 3 2 64 278 22 60 6 -20 346
1 Gas 20% 3 2 80 249 22 72 7 -18 332
1 Gas 10% 3 2 84 243 22 77 8 -17 333
1 Gas 0% 3 2 88 238 22 82 8 -16 333
1 Gas 0% 3 1 96 235 22 89 9 -16 339
Apartment
block – 30
year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 23 378 24 74 2 -11 466
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 26 340 18 80 2 -9 432
4 Gas 20% 3 3 37 324 27 42 3 -23 374
4 Gas 20% 3 2 40 310 27 45 4 -22 364
3 Gas 20% 3 3 48 287 22 47 4 -20 340
3 Gas 20% 3 2 51 272 22 49 5 -19 329
2 Gas 20% 3 2 57 256 22 54 5 -18 319
1 Gas 20% 3 2 67 232 22 60 6 -16 305
1 Gas 10% 2 2 71 226 22 67 6 -15 306
1 Gas 0% 3 2 74 221 22 71 7 -14 306
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Table 5.3f: Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, Alternative Cost of Carbon, EUR/m²)
Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Bungalow –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 -17 459 18 23 -2 -27 471
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 -14 416 14 30 -1 -24 435
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 -5 347 14 51 0 -17 394
3 Gas 20% 3 2 15 367 17 3 3 -33 357
2 Gas 20% 3 2 27 338 17 14 4 -30 343
1 Gas 20% 3 2 34 310 17 17 5 -27 322
1 Gas 10% 3 2 60 290 17 49 7 -25 338
1 Gas 10% 3 1 67 288 17 54 8 -25 343
1 Gas 0% 3 2 87 240 17 80 10 -18 329
1 Gas 0% 3 1 94 238 17 86 11 -18 334
Detached –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 0 370 12 32 0 -20 394
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 4 330 9 40 0 -17 362
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 11 280 9 57 1 -12 334
3 Gas 20% 3 2 27 290 11 21 4 -23 303
2 Gas 20% 3 2 36 266 11 29 5 -21 289
1 Gas 20% 3 2 43 249 11 33 5 -20 278
1 Gas 10% 3 2 57 235 11 48 7 -18 283
1 Gas 10% 3 1 61 232 11 52 7 -18 284
1 Gas 0% 3 2 70 207 11 64 8 -14 275
1 Gas 0% 3 1 74 203 11 68 9 -14 277
Semi-
Detached –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 3 383 15 38 0 -19 417
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 6 343 12 45 1 -16 384
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 298 12 57 1 -13 355
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 13 286 12 62 1 -12 349
3 Gas 20% 3 2 28 301 14 23 4 -24 317
2 Gas 20% 3 2 36 278 14 29 5 -22 304
1 Gas 20% 3 2 42 255 14 33 5 -20 287
1 Gas 10% 3 2 55 242 14 48 7 -18 292
1 Gas 0% 3 2 69 209 14 64 8 -14 281
1 Gas 0% 3 1 75 207 14 69 9 -14 284
Mid-floor
Apartment –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 26 359 24 72 2 -10 447
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 29 322 18 78 3 -7 413
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 32 285 18 86 3 -5 388
4 Gas 20% 3 3 34 312 27 40 4 -21 362
3 Gas 20% 3 2 48 260 22 47 6 -17 317
2 Gas 20% 3 2 52 246 22 50 6 -17 307
1 Gas 20% 3 2 59 223 22 55 7 -15 292
1 Gas 10% 3 2 64 218 22 60 7 -14 293
1 Gas 0% 3 2 68 212 22 65 8 -13 294
1 Gas 0% 3 1 77 210 22 72 9 -13 300
Top-floor
Apartment –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 29 416 24 79 3 -14 506
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 32 378 18 86 3 -12 473
4 Gas 20% 3 3 41 350 27 46 5 -26 402
4 Gas 20% 3 2 45 336 27 48 5 -25 392
3 Gas 20% 3 2 57 298 22 54 7 -22 359
2 Gas 20% 3 2 64 278 22 60 7 -20 348
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Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
1 Gas 20% 3 2 80 249 22 72 9 -18 334
1 Gas 10% 3 2 84 243 22 77 10 -17 335
1 Gas 0% 3 2 89 238 22 82 10 -16 336
1 Gas 0% 3 1 97 235 22 89 11 -16 342
Apartment
block – 30
year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 27 378 24 74 3 -11 467
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 30 340 18 80 3 -9 433
4 Gas 20% 3 3 37 324 27 42 4 -23 375
4 Gas 20% 3 2 40 310 27 45 5 -22 365
3 Gas 20% 3 2 51 272 22 49 6 -19 331
2 Gas 20% 3 2 56 256 22 54 7 -18 321
1 Gas 20% 3 2 66 232 22 60 8 -16 306
1 Gas 10% 3 2 71 227 22 66 8 -15 307
1 Gas 0% 3 2 75 221 22 71 9 -14 308
1 Gas 0% 3 1 84 219 22 78 10 -14 314
Table 5.4a: Financial Costs (Central energy price, 7% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenanc
e Energy
Bungalow –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 -17 495 17 21 - -18 515
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 -14 448 13 28 - -16 474
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 -5 372 13 48 - -11 421
3 Gas 20% 3 2 15 396 16 3 - -21 393
2 Gas 20% 3 2 27 363 16 13 - -20 372
1 Gas 20% 3 2 34 332 16 16 - -18 346
1 Gas 10% 3 2 60 312 16 45 - -16 357
1 Gas 10% 3 1 67 310 16 51 - -16 361
1 Gas 0% 3 2 87 260 16 74 - -12 339
1 Gas 0% 3 1 94 259 16 80 - -12 342
Detached –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 0 401 11 30 - -13 429
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 4 356 8 37 - -11 391
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 11 301 8 52 - -8 354
3 Gas 20% 3 2 27 314 10 20 - -15 329
2 Gas 20% 3 2 36 286 10 27 - -14 310
1 Gas 20% 3 2 43 268 10 31 - -13 296
1 Gas 10% 3 2 57 254 10 45 - -12 297
1 Gas 10% 3 1 61 250 10 49 - -12 298
1 Gas 0% 3 2 70 224 10 59 - -9 285
1 Gas 0% 3 1 74 221 10 63 - -9 285
Semi-
Detached –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 3 413 14 35 - -13 450
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 6 370 11 42 - -11 412
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 320 11 52 - -8 375
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 13 307 11 57 - -8 368
3 Gas 20% 3 2 28 324 13 21 - -16 343
2 Gas 20% 3 2 36 299 13 27 - -14 325
1 Gas 20% 3 2 42 275 13 30 - -13 305
1 Gas 10% 3 2 55 260 13 45 - -12 306
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Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenanc
e Energy
1 Gas 0% 3 2 69 227 13 59 - -9 290
1 Gas 0% 3 1 75 224 13 64 - -9 292
Mid-floor
Apartment –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 26 387 22 67 - -7 468
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 29 346 17 72 - -5 429
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 32 306 17 80 - -3 399
4 Gas 20% 3 3 34 336 25 37 - -14 385
3 Gas 20% 3 2 48 279 20 44 - -11 331
2 Gas 20% 3 2 52 263 20 46 - -11 319
1 Gas 20% 3 2 59 239 20 51 - -10 300
1 Gas 10% 3 2 64 233 20 56 - -9 300
1 Gas 0% 3 2 68 228 20 60 - -9 300
1 Gas 0% 3 1 77 226 20 67 - -9 304
Top-floor
Apartment –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 29 448 22 73 - -9 533
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 32 408 17 79 - -8 496
4 Gas 20% 3 3 41 379 25 42 - -17 430
4 Gas 20% 3 2 45 363 25 45 - -16 417
3 Gas 20% 3 2 57 322 20 50 - -14 378
2 Gas 20% 3 2 64 300 20 56 - -13 362
1 Gas 20% 3 2 80 267 20 67 - -12 343
1 Gas 10% 3 2 84 262 20 72 - -11 343
1 Gas 0% 3 2 89 256 20 76 - -11 342
1 Gas 0% 3 1 97 254 20 83 - -11 347
Apartment
block – 30
year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 27 407 22 69 - -8 490
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 30 366 17 74 - -6 451
4 Gas 20% 3 3 37 350 25 39 - -15 399
4 Gas 20% 3 2 40 333 25 41 - -14 386
3 Gas 20% 3 2 51 293 20 46 - -12 346
2 Gas 20% 3 2 56 275 20 50 - -12 333
1 Gas 20% 3 2 66 249 20 56 - -10 315
1 Gas 10% 3 2 71 243 20 61 - -10 315
1 Gas 0% 3 2 75 238 20 66 - -9 314
1 Gas 0% 3 1 84 235 20 72 - -9 319
Table 5.4b: Financial Costs (Low energy price, 7% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Bungalow –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 -17 495 17 17 - -18 511
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 -14 448 13 22 - -16 468
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 -5 372 13 38 - -11 411
3 Gas 20% 3 2 15 396 16 -2 - -21 388
2 Gas 20% 3 2 27 363 16 5 - -20 364
1 Gas 20% 3 2 34 332 16 7 - -18 337
1 Gas 10% 3 2 60 312 16 30 - -16 341
1 Gas 10% 3 1 67 310 16 34 - -16 344
1 Gas 0% 3 2 87 260 16 53 - -12 317
1 Gas 0% 3 1 94 259 16 57 - -12 319
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Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Detached –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 0 401 11 24 - -13 423
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 4 356 8 30 - -11 384
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 11 301 8 42 - -8 343
3 Gas 20% 3 2 27 314 10 12 - -15 321
2 Gas 20% 3 2 36 286 10 17 - -14 300
1 Gas 20% 3 2 43 268 10 19 - -13 285
1 Gas 10% 3 2 57 254 10 31 - -12 283
1 Gas 10% 3 1 61 250 10 33 - -12 282
1 Gas 0% 3 2 70 224 10 42 - -9 268
1 Gas 0% 3 1 74 221 10 45 - -9 267
Semi-
Detached –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 3 413 14 28 - -13 443
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 6 370 11 34 - -11 404
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 320 11 42 - -8 365
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 13 307 11 46 - -8 356
3 Gas 20% 3 2 28 324 13 13 - -16 335
2 Gas 20% 3 2 36 299 13 18 - -14 315
1 Gas 20% 3 2 42 275 13 19 - -13 294
1 Gas 10% 3 2 55 260 13 31 - -12 292
1 Gas 0% 3 2 69 227 13 42 - -9 273
1 Gas 0% 3 1 75 224 13 46 - -9 274
Mid-floor
Apartment –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 26 387 22 53 - -7 455
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 29 346 17 57 - -5 415
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 32 306 17 64 - -3 383
4 Gas 20% 3 3 34 336 25 27 - -14 374
3 Gas 20% 3 2 48 279 20 31 - -11 319
2 Gas 20% 3 2 52 263 20 33 - -11 306
1 Gas 20% 3 2 59 239 20 36 - -10 285
1 Gas 10% 3 2 64 233 20 40 - -9 284
1 Gas 0% 3 2 68 228 20 43 - -9 283
1 Gas 0% 3 1 77 226 20 48 - -9 285
Top-floor
Apartment –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 29 448 22 58 - -9 519
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 32 408 17 63 - -8 480
4 Gas 20% 3 3 41 379 25 31 - -17 418
4 Gas 20% 3 2 45 363 25 32 - -16 404
3 Gas 20% 3 2 57 322 20 36 - -14 364
2 Gas 20% 3 2 64 300 20 40 - -13 346
1 Gas 20% 3 2 80 267 20 47 - -12 323
1 Gas 10% 3 2 84 262 20 51 - -11 322
1 Gas 0% 3 2 89 256 20 55 - -11 320
1 Gas 0% 3 1 97 254 20 59 - -11 323
Apartment
block – 30
year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 27 407 22 55 - -8 476
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 30 366 17 60 - -6 436
4 Gas 20% 3 3 37 350 25 28 - -15 389
4 Gas 20% 3 2 40 333 25 30 - -14 375
3 Gas 20% 3 2 51 293 20 33 - -12 333
2 Gas 20% 3 2 56 275 20 35 - -12 319
1 Gas 20% 3 2 66 249 20 39 - -10 298
1 Gas 10% 3 2 71 243 20 43 - -10 297
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Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
1 Gas 0% 3 2 75 238 20 47 - -9 296
1 Gas 0% 3 1 84 235 20 52 - -9 298
Table 5.4c: Financial Costs (High energy price, 7% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Bungalow –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 -17 495 17 26 - -18 519
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 -14 448 13 34 - -16 479
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 -5 372 13 57 - -11 431
3 Gas 20% 3 2 15 396 16 9 - -21 399
2 Gas 20% 3 2 27 363 16 21 - -20 380
1 Gas 20% 3 2 34 332 16 26 - -18 356
1 Gas 10% 3 2 60 312 16 61 - -16 372
1 Gas 10% 3 1 67 310 16 68 - -16 378
1 Gas 0% 3 2 87 260 16 95 - -12 360
1 Gas 0% 3 1 94 259 16 102 - -12 365
Detached –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 0 401 11 36 - -13 434
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 4 356 8 44 - -11 398
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 11 301 8 63 - -8 364
3 Gas 20% 3 2 27 314 10 27 - -15 336
2 Gas 20% 3 2 36 286 10 37 - -14 319
1 Gas 20% 3 2 43 268 10 42 - -13 307
1 Gas 10% 3 2 57 254 10 59 - -12 311
1 Gas 10% 3 1 61 250 10 64 - -12 313
1 Gas 0% 3 2 70 224 10 77 - -9 302
1 Gas 0% 3 1 74 221 10 81 - -9 303
Semi-
Detached –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 3 413 14 42 - -13 457
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 6 370 11 50 - -11 420
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 320 11 63 - -8 386
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 13 307 11 69 - -8 379
3 Gas 20% 3 2 28 324 13 29 - -16 351
2 Gas 20% 3 2 36 299 13 37 - -14 335
1 Gas 20% 3 2 42 275 13 42 - -13 316
1 Gas 10% 3 2 55 260 13 59 - -12 320
1 Gas 0% 3 2 69 227 13 76 - -9 307
1 Gas 0% 3 1 75 224 13 82 - -9 310
Mid-floor
Apartment –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 26 387 22 80 - -7 482
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 29 346 17 86 - -5 444
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 32 306 17 96 - -3 415
4 Gas 20% 3 3 34 336 25 47 - -14 395
3 Gas 20% 3 2 48 279 20 56 - -11 344
2 Gas 20% 3 2 52 263 20 60 - -11 333
1 Gas 20% 3 2 59 239 20 66 - -10 315
1 Gas 10% 3 2 64 233 20 72 - -9 316
1 Gas 0% 3 2 68 228 20 77 - -9 317
1 Gas 0% 3 1 77 226 20 86 - -9 323
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Top-floor
Apartment –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 29 448 22 87 - -9 548
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 32 408 17 95 - -8 512
4 Gas 20% 3 3 41 379 25 54 - -17 442
4 Gas 20% 3 2 45 363 25 57 - -16 429
3 Gas 20% 3 2 57 322 20 65 - -14 393
2 Gas 20% 3 2 64 300 20 72 - -13 379
1 Gas 20% 3 2 80 267 20 87 - -12 363
1 Gas 10% 3 2 84 262 20 92 - -11 363
1 Gas 0% 3 2 89 256 20 98 - -11 364
1 Gas 0% 3 1 97 254 20 107 - -11 370
Apartment
block – 30
year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 27 407 22 83 - -8 503
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 30 366 17 89 - -6 466
4 Gas 20% 3 3 37 350 25 49 - -15 410
4 Gas 20% 3 2 40 333 25 53 - -14 397
3 Gas 20% 3 2 51 293 20 59 - -12 360
2 Gas 20% 3 2 56 275 20 64 - -12 348
1 Gas 20% 3 2 66 249 20 73 - -10 332
1 Gas 10% 3 2 71 243 20 79 - -10 332
1 Gas 0% 3 2 75 238 20 84 - -9 333
1 Gas 0% 3 1 84 235 20 93 - -9 339
Table 5.4d: Financial Costs (Central energy price, 10% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Bungalow –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 -17 470 13 16 - -8 491
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 -14 425 10 22 - -7 450
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 -5 351 10 37 - -5 392
3 Gas 20% 3 2 15 377 12 3 - -10 382
2 Gas 20% 3 2 27 344 12 10 - -9 357
1 Gas 20% 3 2 34 315 12 13 - -8 332
1 Gas 10% 3 2 60 296 12 35 - -7 336
1 Gas 10% 3 1 67 295 12 40 - -7 339
1 Gas 0% 3 2 87 249 12 58 - -5 314
1 Gas 0% 3 1 94 248 12 62 - -5 317
Detached –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 0 382 8 23 - -6 407
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 4 339 6 29 - -5 369
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 11 284 6 40 - -4 328
3 Gas 20% 3 2 27 300 8 15 - -7 316
2 Gas 20% 3 2 36 272 8 21 - -6 295
1 Gas 20% 3 2 43 255 8 24 - -6 281
1 Gas 10% 3 2 57 242 8 35 - -5 279
1 Gas 10% 3 1 61 239 8 38 - -5 280
1 Gas 0% 3 2 70 215 8 46 - -4 265
1 Gas 0% 3 1 74 212 8 49 - -4 265
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 3 392 11 27 - -6 425
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 6 351 8 32 - -5 387
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Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Semi-
Detached –
30 year calc
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 303 8 40 - -4 348
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 13 290 8 44 - -3 339
3 Gas 20% 3 2 28 309 10 17 - -7 328
2 Gas 20% 3 2 36 283 10 21 - -6 308
1 Gas 20% 3 2 42 260 10 24 - -6 288
1 Gas 10% 3 2 55 248 10 35 - -5 287
1 Gas 0% 3 2 69 217 10 46 - -4 269
1 Gas 0% 3 1 75 215 10 50 - -4 270
Mid-floor
Apartment –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 26 365 17 51 - -3 430
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 29 326 13 55 - -2 392
1 ASHP 20% 3 3 32 288 13 62 - -1 361
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 35 270 13 67 - -1 349
3 Gas 20% 3 2 48 264 16 34 - -5 308
2 Gas 20% 3 2 52 249 16 36 - -5 295
1 Gas 20% 3 2 59 226 16 39 - -4 276
1 Gas 10% 3 2 64 220 16 43 - -4 275
1 Gas 0% 3 2 68 215 16 47 - -4 274
1 Gas 0% 3 1 77 214 16 52 - -4 277
Top-floor
Apartment –
30 year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 29 425 17 56 - -4 493
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 32 386 13 61 - -3 456
2 ASHP 20% 3 2 37 347 13 70 - -3 427
4 Gas 20% 3 2 45 346 19 35 - -7 393
3 Gas 20% 3 2 57 307 16 39 - -6 355
2 Gas 20% 3 2 64 285 16 43 - -6 337
1 Gas 20% 3 2 80 254 16 52 - -5 316
1 Gas 10% 3 2 84 249 16 56 - -5 315
1 Gas 0% 3 2 89 243 16 59 - -5 313
1 Gas 0% 3 1 97 242 16 64 - -5 317
Apartment
block – 30
year calc
4 ASHP 20% 3 3 27 384 17 53 - -3 451
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 30 345 13 57 - -3 413
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 32 328 13 61 - -2 399
1 ASHP 20% 3 2 38 286 13 71 - -1 368
4 Gas 20% 3 2 40 317 19 32 - -6 362
3 Gas 20% 3 2 51 278 16 36 - -6 323
2 Gas 20% 3 2 56 260 16 39 - -5 309
1 Gas 20% 3 2 66 235 16 44 - -5 290
1 Gas 10% 3 2 71 230 16 47 - -4 289
1 Gas 0% 3 2 75 225 16 51 - -4 287
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5.2 Existing Buildings – Elemental Analysis
The capital costs for the various measures that we have considered in this work are shown in Tables
5.5a – 5.5b. Maintenance costs are as set out in Section 5.1. As for new build, the costs for each
measure include both material and labour costs. For the purpose of this work, no learning rates have
been applied when any of the measures are replaced. In practice, some of the newer technologies will
reduce in cost over time. However, given that the calculation period being considered is similar to the
lifetime of the technologies, replacements are limited and any benefits from learning are uncertain and
will be significantly discounted in the calculated Net Present Value (NPV). Note that these costs do
not include the total costs of measures, only the cost of the elements which vary between
measures/packages (e.g. removal costs are excluded).
The energy prices, cost of carbon, discount rates and other variables are the same as for new buildings,
set out in Section 5.1.
Table 5.5a: Elemental Capital Costs per m² of Fabric – Existing build, Elemental analysis
(varying components only) (EUR/m²)
Building Part Value Cost (EUR/m²)
Cavity wall 0.31 €14.7
Cavity wall 0.16 €130.4
Cavity wall 0.11 €158.2
Solid wall 0.37 €76.2
Solid wall 0.22 €116.7
Solid wall 0.13 €127.3
Semi exposed wall 0.32 €72.1
Pitched roof 0.13 €20.0
Pitched roof 0.10 €79.5
Flat roof 0.13 €131.0
Flat roof 0.11 €137.0
Solid floor 0.22 €202.5
Solid floor 0.28 €327.0
Solid floor 0.22 €332.9
Solid floor 0.14 €351.6
Window 1.6 €298.9
Window 1.4 €307.5
Window 1.1 €337.7
Window 0.9 €364.9
Window 0.8 €384.3
Air Permeability (m³/m².hr) @50Pa
EUR/m2
Thermal Bridging (y-value)
EUR/linear m
5 3 1 0.15 0.11 0.08
External insulation €5.4 €8.6 €13.7
0 €2.5 €58.7
Internal insulation 0 €2.5 €4.5
Table 5.5b: Elemental Capital Costs per Building – Existing build, Elemental analysis (varying
components only) (EUR) Heating system:
Building Type
Gas Boiler with
radiators
(EUR/system)
Gas Boiler with
radiators, plus solar hot
water system
(EUR/system)
ASHP with low
temperature radiators
(EUR/system)
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Package 1 Package 2 Package 3
Bungalow €3,100 € 12,000 €8,314
Detached €3,525 € 13,025 €9,847
Semi-detached €3,250 € 12,750 €8,526
Terraced €3,100 € 12,000 €8,314
Mid-Floor Flat €2,685 € 10,985 €7,205
Top-Floor Flat €3,000 € 11,300 €8,102
Apartment building
(costs per unit)
€2,790 € 11,090 €7,504
Controls:
Time and temperature
zone control,
weather compensation,
interlock
Time and temperature
zone control,
weather compensation,
interlock
Time and temperature
zone control
Package 1 Package 2 Package 3
€1,000 €1,000 €650
Hot water cylinder:
Package 1 Package 2 Package 3
€0 €1,450 €1,450
The following tables summarise the results of the cost calculations for the most cost-optimal packages in each of the seven reference buildings. Table 5.6 relates to the macroeconomic calculations and Table 5.7 relate to the financial calculations.
Table 5.6a / Table 5.7a: Central energy price, central discount factors
Table 5.6b / Table 5.7b: Low energy price, central discount factors
Table 5.6c / Table 5.7c: High energy price, central discount factors
Table 5.6d / Table 5.6d: Central energy price, alternative discount factors
Table 5.6e: Central energy price, central discount factor, alternative primary energy factor Table 5.6e: Central energy price, central discount factor, alternative cost of carbon
The sensitivity analysis shows the following.
Discount rate and Energy Price: Low energy prices, reduce the cost of energy over the
calculation period. The main impact of this is that it makes solutions with higher primary
energy demand relatively more attractive. The reverse is true when increasing the energy
prices and reducing the discount rate. However, none of these changes affects the cost
optimal solution.
Primary emission factor (PEF): The reduced PEF in the sensitivity case changes the cost
optimum primary energy without changing the optimum technology for the lowest cost
solution.
Price of carbon: The sensitivity case for the price of carbon has minimal impact on the overall
macroeconomic costs and does not impact on the cost optimal level.
Table 5.6a: Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Bungalow Cavity Wall U-Value 0.11 198 123 0 286 24 -15 417
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Wall U-Value 0.16 201 101 0 289 24 -12 402
Wall U-Value 0.31 209 11 0 299 25 -1 334
Roof U-value 0.1 202 79 0 290 24 -10 384
Roof U-value 0.13 204 20 0 293 24 -2 335
Floor U-value 0.14 198 352 0 285 24 -43 617
Floor U-value 0.22 203 202 0 292 24 -25 494
Floor U-value 0.22 203 333 0 292 24 -40 608
Floor U-value 0.28 207 327 0 297 25 -40 609
Window U-value 0.9 200 79 0 288 24 0 390
Window U-value 1.4 204 66 0 292 24 0 383
Window U-value 1.6 206 64 0 296 25 0 385
Heating Source ASHP 123 138 14 263 11 -12 413
Heating Source Gas + SWH 154 191 27 153 15 -17 369
Heating Source Gas 173 54 17 166 16 -5 249
Bungalow Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 199 99 0 287 24 -12 397
Wall U-Value 0.22 204 90 0 293 24 -11 397
Wall U-Value 0.37 212 59 0 303 25 -7 380
Roof U-value 0.1 210 79 0 301 25 -10 396
Roof U-value 0.13 212 20 0 303 25 -2 346
Floor U-value 0.14 206 352 0 296 25 -43 629
Floor U-value 0.22 211 202 0 303 25 -25 506
Floor U-value 0.22 211 333 0 303 25 -40 620
Floor U-value 0.28 215 327 0 308 26 -40 621
Window U-value 0.9 208 79 0 299 25 0 402
Window U-value 1.4 212 66 0 303 25 0 395
Window U-value 1.6 214 64 0 306 26 0 396
Heating Source ASHP 128 138 14 271 11 -12 422
Heating Source Gas + SWH 160 191 27 158 15 -17 375
Heating Source Gas 179 54 17 172 17 -5 255
Detached Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 154 160 0 222 18 -19 381
Wall U-Value 0.16 158 132 0 226 19 -16 361
Wall U-Value 0.31 168 15 0 240 20 -2 273
Roof U-value 0.1 173 39 0 247 21 -5 302
Roof U-value 0.13 174 10 0 248 21 -1 278
Floor U-value 0.14 170 180 0 243 20 -22 422
Floor U-value 0.22 173 104 0 247 21 -13 359
Floor U-value 0.22 173 171 0 247 21 -21 417
Floor U-value 0.28 175 168 0 249 21 -20 418
Window U-value 0.9 162 82 0 231 19 0 333
Window U-value 1.4 165 69 0 236 20 0 325
Window U-value 1.6 168 67 0 240 20 0 327
Heating Source ASHP 101 103 9 213 9 -9 324
Heating Source Gas + SWH 129 133 18 127 12 -12 278
Heating Source Gas 142 39 11 136 14 -3 196
Detached Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 156 129 0 224 19 -16 355
Wall U-Value 0.22 162 118 0 232 19 -14 355
Wall U-Value 0.37 172 77 0 246 21 -9 334
Roof U-value 0.1 184 39 0 261 22 -5 317
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Roof U-value 0.13 185 10 0 262 22 -1 293
Floor U-value 0.14 181 180 0 257 22 -22 437
Floor U-value 0.22 184 104 0 261 22 -13 374
Floor U-value 0.22 184 171 0 261 22 -21 433
Floor U-value 0.28 186 168 0 264 22 -20 433
Window U-value 0.9 173 82 0 246 21 0 349
Window U-value 1.4 176 69 0 251 21 0 341
Window U-value 1.6 179 67 0 254 21 0 343
Heating Source ASHP 106 103 9 224 9 -9 336
Heating Source Gas + SWH 137 133 18 134 13 -12 286
Heating Source Gas 150 39 11 143 14 -3 204
Semi-
detached Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 155 108 0 225 18 -13 338
Wall U-Value 0.16 157 89 0 228 19 -11 325
Wall U-Value 0.31 164 10 0 238 20 -1 266
Roof U-value 0.1 165 40 0 238 20 -5 292
Roof U-value 0.13 166 10 0 239 20 -1 268
Floor U-value 0.14 163 176 0 235 19 -21 409
Floor U-value 0.22 165 101 0 239 20 -12 347
Floor U-value 0.22 165 166 0 239 20 -20 405
Floor U-value 0.28 167 163 0 242 20 -20 405
Window U-value 0.9 152 86 0 220 18 0 324
Window U-value 1.4 156 72 0 226 18 0 317
Window U-value 1.6 159 70 0 230 19 0 319
Heating Source ASHP 99 116 12 211 8 -10 337
Heating Source Gas + SWH 121 166 22 123 12 -15 308
Heating Source Gas 137 46 14 135 13 -4 204
Semi-
detached Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 156 87 0 226 18 -11 321
Wall U-Value 0.22 160 79 0 232 19 -10 321
Wall U-Value 0.37 167 52 0 241 20 -6 307
Roof U-value 0.1 172 40 0 248 20 -5 303
Roof U-value 0.13 173 10 0 249 21 -1 279
Floor U-value 0.14 170 176 0 245 20 -21 420
Floor U-value 0.22 173 101 0 249 21 -12 358
Floor U-value 0.22 173 166 0 249 21 -20 416
Floor U-value 0.28 175 163 0 252 21 -20 416
Window U-value 0.9 159 86 0 231 19 0 335
Window U-value 1.4 164 72 0 237 19 0 328
Window U-value 1.6 167 70 0 240 20 0 330
Heating Source ASHP 103 116 12 219 9 -10 345
Heating Source Gas + SWH 127 166 22 128 12 -15 314
Heating Source Gas 143 46 14 139 14 -4 209
Terraced Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 163 101 0 240 19 -12 347
Wall U-Value 0.16 166 83 0 243 19 -10 335
Wall U-Value 0.31 172 9 0 251 20 -1 280
Roof U-value 0.1 172 40 0 251 20 -5 306
Roof U-value 0.13 173 10 0 252 20 -1 281
Floor U-value 0.14 170 176 0 248 20 -21 423
Floor U-value 0.22 173 101 0 252 20 -12 361
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Floor U-value 0.22 173 166 0 252 20 -20 418
Floor U-value 0.28 175 163 0 254 21 -20 419
Window U-value 0.9 157 91 0 231 18 0 341
Window U-value 1.4 162 77 0 238 19 0 334
Window U-value 1.6 165 75 0 242 19 0 336
Heating Source ASHP 103 149 15 224 9 -13 384
Heating Source Gas + SWH 122 207 29 127 11 -18 357
Heating Source Gas 142 59 18 142 13 -5 227
Terraced Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 164 81 0 241 19 -10 331
Wall U-Value 0.22 168 74 0 246 20 -9 331
Wall U-Value 0.37 175 49 0 255 21 -6 318
Roof U-value 0.1 179 40 0 260 21 -5 316
Roof U-value 0.13 180 10 0 261 21 -1 291
Floor U-value 0.14 177 176 0 257 21 -21 433
Floor U-value 0.22 179 101 0 261 21 -12 371
Floor U-value 0.22 179 166 0 261 21 -20 428
Floor U-value 0.28 181 163 0 263 21 -20 429
Window U-value 0.9 164 91 0 241 19 0 351
Window U-value 1.4 169 77 0 247 20 0 344
Window U-value 1.6 172 75 0 251 20 0 346
Heating Source ASHP 107 149 15 231 9 -13 391
Heating Source Gas + SWH 127 207 29 131 12 -18 362
Heating Source Gas 147 59 18 146 14 -5 232
Mid-Floor
Flat Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 183 47 0 430 13 -6 485
Wall U-Value 0.16 185 39 0 435 13 -5 483
Wall U-Value 0.31 190 4 0 447 14 -1 465
Window U-value 0.9 154 89 0 362 11 0 462
Window U-value 1.4 164 75 0 386 12 0 473
Window U-value 1.6 169 73 0 398 12 0 484
Heating Source ASHP 84 158 18 197 6 -14 365
Heating Source Gas + SWH 93 228 35 105 8 -20 356
Heating Source Gas 116 63 22 122 10 -6 211
Mid-Floor
Flat Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 184 38 0 432 13 -5 479
Wall U-Value 0.22 187 35 0 440 14 -4 484
Wall U-Value 0.37 192 23 0 453 14 -3 487
Window U-value 0.9 159 89 0 375 12 0 476
Window U-value 1.4 170 75 0 399 12 0 487
Window U-value 1.6 175 73 0 412 13 0 498
Heating Source ASHP 85 158 18 201 6 -14 370
Heating Source Gas + SWH 96 228 35 108 8 -20 359
Heating Source Gas 118 63 22 124 10 -6 213
Top-Floor
Flat Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 244 47 0 575 18 -6 634
Wall U-Value 0.16 246 39 0 579 18 -5 631
Wall U-Value 0.31 252 4 0 592 18 -1 614
Roof U-value 0.11 228 137 0 536 17 -17 673
Roof U-value 0.13 231 131 0 544 17 -16 676
Window U-value 0.9 214 89 0 504 16 0 609
Window U-value 1.4 225 75 0 529 16 0 621
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Window U-value 1.6 230 73 0 542 17 0 632
Heating Source ASHP 101 173 18 239 7 -15 422
Heating Source Gas + SWH 122 234 35 130 11 -21 388
Heating Source Gas 145 68 22 146 13 -6 243
Top-Floor
Flat Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 245 38 0 576 18 -5 628
Wall U-Value 0.22 248 35 0 584 18 -4 633
Wall U-Value 0.37 254 23 0 597 19 -3 636
Roof U-value 0.11 234 137 0 550 17 -17 687
Roof U-value 0.13 237 131 0 558 17 -16 691
Window U-value 0.9 220 89 0 519 16 0 624
Window U-value 1.4 231 75 0 543 17 0 635
Window U-value 1.6 236 73 0 556 17 0 646
Heating Source ASHP 103 173 18 242 8 -15 426
Heating Source Gas + SWH 125 234 35 132 11 -21 391
Heating Source Gas 148 68 22 149 13 -6 245
Apartment
block Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 205 47 0 483 15 -6 540
Wall U-Value 0.16 207 39 0 487 15 -5 537
Wall U-Value 0.31 213 4 0 500 16 -1 520
Roof U-value 0.11 214 23 0 504 16 -3 540
Roof U-value 0.13 215 22 0 506 16 -3 541
Floor U-value 0.14 213 59 0 501 16 -7 568
Floor U-value 0.22 215 34 0 505 16 -4 551
Floor U-value 0.22 215 55 0 505 16 -7 570
Floor U-value 0.28 216 54 0 508 16 -7 572
Window U-value 0.9 176 89 0 414 13 0 516
Window U-value 1.4 186 75 0 438 14 0 527
Window U-value 1.6 192 73 0 451 14 0 538
Heating Source ASHP 90 163 18 212 7 -14 386
Heating Source Gas + SWH 104 230 35 114 9 -20 368
Heating Source Gas 126 64 22 131 11 -6 222
Apartment
block Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 206 38 0 485 15 -5 533
Wall U-Value 0.22 209 35 0 492 15 -4 538
Wall U-Value 0.37 215 23 0 505 16 -3 541
Roof U-value 0.11 220 23 0 518 16 -3 554
Roof U-value 0.13 221 22 0 520 16 -3 555
Floor U-value 0.14 219 59 0 515 16 -7 583
Floor U-value 0.22 221 34 0 519 16 -4 565
Floor U-value 0.22 221 55 0 519 16 -7 584
Floor U-value 0.28 222 54 0 522 16 -7 586
Window U-value 0.9 182 89 0 427 13 0 530
Window U-value 1.4 192 75 0 452 14 0 541
Window U-value 1.6 197 73 0 464 14 0 552
Heating Source ASHP 92 163 18 216 7 -14 390
Heating Source Gas + SWH 106 230 35 117 9 -20 370
Heating Source Gas 129 64 22 133 11 -6 225
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Table 5.6b: Macroeconomic Costs (Low energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Bungalow Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 198 123 0 203 24 -15 335
Wall U-Value 0.16 201 101 0 206 24 -12 318
Wall U-Value 0.31 209 11 0 213 25 -1 248
Roof U-value 0.1 202 79 0 207 24 -10 300
Roof U-value 0.13 204 20 0 208 24 -2 250
Floor U-value 0.14 198 352 0 203 24 -43 535
Floor U-value 0.22 203 202 0 208 24 -25 410
Floor U-value 0.22 203 333 0 208 24 -40 524
Floor U-value 0.28 207 327 0 211 25 -40 523
Window U-value 0.9 200 79 0 205 24 0 307
Window U-value 1.4 204 66 0 208 24 0 299
Window U-value 1.6 206 64 0 210 25 0 299
Heating Source ASHP 123 138 14 209 11 -12 359
Heating Source Gas + SWH 154 191 27 111 15 -17 327
Heating Source Gas 173 54 17 120 16 -5 203
Bungalow Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 199 99 0 204 24 -12 315
Wall U-Value 0.22 204 90 0 209 24 -11 312
Wall U-Value 0.37 212 59 0 216 25 -7 293
Roof U-value 0.1 210 79 0 214 25 -10 309
Roof U-value 0.13 212 20 0 216 25 -2 259
Floor U-value 0.14 206 352 0 210 25 -43 544
Floor U-value 0.22 211 202 0 215 25 -25 418
Floor U-value 0.22 211 333 0 215 25 -40 533
Floor U-value 0.28 215 327 0 219 26 -40 532
Window U-value 0.9 208 79 0 212 25 0 316
Window U-value 1.4 212 66 0 216 25 0 307
Window U-value 1.6 214 64 0 218 26 0 308
Heating Source ASHP 128 138 14 215 11 -12 366
Heating Source Gas + SWH 160 191 27 114 15 -17 331
Heating Source Gas 179 54 17 123 17 -5 207
Detached Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 154 160 0 158 18 -19 317
Wall U-Value 0.16 158 132 0 161 19 -16 296
Wall U-Value 0.31 168 15 0 171 20 -2 204
Roof U-value 0.1 173 39 0 175 21 -5 230
Roof U-value 0.13 174 10 0 176 21 -1 206
Floor U-value 0.14 170 180 0 173 20 -22 351
Floor U-value 0.22 173 104 0 175 21 -13 287
Floor U-value 0.22 173 171 0 175 21 -21 346
Floor U-value 0.28 175 168 0 177 21 -20 345
Window U-value 0.9 162 82 0 165 19 0 266
Window U-value 1.4 165 69 0 168 20 0 257
Window U-value 1.6 168 67 0 171 20 0 258
Heating Source ASHP 101 103 9 169 9 -9 280
Heating Source Gas + SWH 129 133 18 91 12 -12 243
Heating Source Gas 142 39 11 98 14 -3 158
Detached Solid Wall U-Value 0.13 156 129 0 159 19 -16 291
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Wall U-Value 0.22 162 118 0 165 19 -14 288
Wall U-Value 0.37 172 77 0 175 21 -9 263
Roof U-value 0.1 184 39 0 185 22 -5 242
Roof U-value 0.13 185 10 0 186 22 -1 217
Floor U-value 0.14 181 180 0 183 22 -22 363
Floor U-value 0.22 184 104 0 185 22 -13 299
Floor U-value 0.22 184 171 0 185 22 -21 357
Floor U-value 0.28 186 168 0 187 22 -20 357
Window U-value 0.9 173 82 0 175 21 0 278
Window U-value 1.4 176 69 0 178 21 0 269
Window U-value 1.6 179 67 0 181 21 0 270
Heating Source ASHP 106 103 9 178 9 -9 290
Heating Source Gas + SWH 137 133 18 96 13 -12 248
Heating Source Gas 150 39 11 102 14 -3 163
Semi-
detached Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 155 108 0 161 18 -13 273
Wall U-Value 0.16 157 89 0 163 19 -11 259
Wall U-Value 0.31 164 10 0 169 20 -1 198
Roof U-value 0.1 165 40 0 170 20 -5 224
Roof U-value 0.13 166 10 0 171 20 -1 199
Floor U-value 0.14 163 176 0 168 19 -21 341
Floor U-value 0.22 165 101 0 170 20 -12 279
Floor U-value 0.22 165 166 0 170 20 -20 336
Floor U-value 0.28 167 163 0 172 20 -20 336
Window U-value 0.9 152 86 0 157 18 0 261
Window U-value 1.4 156 72 0 162 18 0 252
Window U-value 1.6 159 70 0 164 19 0 253
Heating Source ASHP 99 116 12 168 8 -10 294
Heating Source Gas + SWH 121 166 22 89 12 -15 274
Heating Source Gas 137 46 14 97 13 -4 166
Semi-
detached Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 156 87 0 162 18 -11 256
Wall U-Value 0.22 160 79 0 165 19 -10 254
Wall U-Value 0.37 167 52 0 172 20 -6 237
Roof U-value 0.1 172 40 0 177 20 -5 232
Roof U-value 0.13 173 10 0 178 21 -1 207
Floor U-value 0.14 170 176 0 175 20 -21 349
Floor U-value 0.22 173 101 0 177 21 -12 287
Floor U-value 0.22 173 166 0 177 21 -20 344
Floor U-value 0.28 175 163 0 179 21 -20 344
Window U-value 0.9 159 86 0 165 19 0 269
Window U-value 1.4 164 72 0 169 19 0 260
Window U-value 1.6 167 70 0 171 20 0 261
Heating Source ASHP 103 116 12 174 9 -10 300
Heating Source Gas + SWH 127 166 22 93 12 -15 278
Heating Source Gas 143 46 14 101 14 -4 170
Terraced Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 163 101 0 171 19 -12 279
Wall U-Value 0.16 166 83 0 173 19 -10 266
Wall U-Value 0.31 172 9 0 179 20 -1 208
Roof U-value 0.1 172 40 0 179 20 -5 234
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Roof U-value 0.13 173 10 0 180 20 -1 209
Floor U-value 0.14 170 176 0 177 20 -21 352
Floor U-value 0.22 173 101 0 180 20 -12 289
Floor U-value 0.22 173 166 0 180 20 -20 346
Floor U-value 0.28 175 163 0 182 21 -20 346
Window U-value 0.9 157 91 0 166 18 0 275
Window U-value 1.4 162 77 0 170 19 0 266
Window U-value 1.6 165 75 0 173 19 0 267
Heating Source ASHP 103 149 15 178 9 -13 338
Heating Source Gas + SWH 122 207 29 93 11 -18 322
Heating Source Gas 142 59 18 102 13 -5 188
Terraced Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 164 81 0 172 19 -10 263
Wall U-Value 0.22 168 74 0 176 20 -9 261
Wall U-Value 0.37 175 49 0 182 21 -6 245
Roof U-value 0.1 179 40 0 186 21 -5 242
Roof U-value 0.13 180 10 0 186 21 -1 216
Floor U-value 0.14 177 176 0 184 21 -21 359
Floor U-value 0.22 179 101 0 186 21 -12 296
Floor U-value 0.22 179 166 0 186 21 -20 354
Floor U-value 0.28 181 163 0 188 21 -20 353
Window U-value 0.9 164 91 0 172 19 0 283
Window U-value 1.4 169 77 0 177 20 0 273
Window U-value 1.6 172 75 0 180 20 0 275
Heating Source ASHP 107 149 15 183 9 -13 344
Heating Source Gas + SWH 127 207 29 96 12 -18 326
Heating Source Gas 147 59 18 106 14 -5 191
Mid-Floor
Flat Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 183 47 0 344 13 -6 399
Wall U-Value 0.16 185 39 0 348 13 -5 395
Wall U-Value 0.31 190 4 0 358 14 -1 375
Window U-value 0.9 154 89 0 289 11 0 390
Window U-value 1.4 164 75 0 309 12 0 396
Window U-value 1.6 169 73 0 318 12 0 404
Heating Source ASHP 84 158 18 157 6 -14 326
Heating Source Gas + SWH 93 228 35 78 8 -20 329
Heating Source Gas 116 63 22 89 10 -6 178
Mid-Floor
Flat Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 184 38 0 346 13 -5 392
Wall U-Value 0.22 187 35 0 352 14 -4 396
Wall U-Value 0.37 192 23 0 362 14 -3 396
Window U-value 0.9 159 89 0 300 12 0 401
Window U-value 1.4 170 75 0 319 12 0 407
Window U-value 1.6 175 73 0 329 13 0 415
Heating Source ASHP 85 158 18 161 6 -14 329
Heating Source Gas + SWH 96 228 35 80 8 -20 331
Heating Source Gas 118 63 22 91 10 -6 180
Top-Floor
Flat Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 244 47 0 459 18 -6 519
Wall U-Value 0.16 246 39 0 463 18 -5 515
Wall U-Value 0.31 252 4 0 473 18 -1 496
Roof U-value 0.11 228 137 0 428 17 -17 565
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Roof U-value 0.13 231 131 0 435 17 -16 567
Window U-value 0.9 214 89 0 403 16 0 508
Window U-value 1.4 225 75 0 423 16 0 515
Window U-value 1.6 230 73 0 433 17 0 523
Heating Source ASHP 101 173 18 191 7 -15 374
Heating Source Gas + SWH 122 234 35 95 11 -21 353
Heating Source Gas 145 68 22 106 13 -6 202
Top-Floor
Flat Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 245 38 0 461 18 -5 512
Wall U-Value 0.22 248 35 0 467 18 -4 516
Wall U-Value 0.37 254 23 0 478 19 -3 516
Roof U-value 0.11 234 137 0 440 17 -17 577
Roof U-value 0.13 237 131 0 447 17 -16 579
Window U-value 0.9 220 89 0 415 16 0 520
Window U-value 1.4 231 75 0 434 17 0 526
Window U-value 1.6 236 73 0 444 17 0 535
Heating Source ASHP 103 173 18 194 8 -15 378
Heating Source Gas + SWH 125 234 35 97 11 -21 355
Heating Source Gas 148 68 22 108 13 -6 204
Apartment
block Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 205 47 0 386 15 -6 443
Wall U-Value 0.16 207 39 0 390 15 -5 439
Wall U-Value 0.31 213 4 0 400 16 -1 419
Roof U-value 0.11 214 23 0 403 16 -3 439
Roof U-value 0.13 215 22 0 404 16 -3 439
Floor U-value 0.14 213 59 0 401 16 -7 468
Floor U-value 0.22 215 34 0 404 16 -4 449
Floor U-value 0.22 215 55 0 404 16 -7 468
Floor U-value 0.28 216 54 0 406 16 -7 470
Window U-value 0.9 176 89 0 331 13 0 433
Window U-value 1.4 186 75 0 351 14 0 439
Window U-value 1.6 192 73 0 360 14 0 447
Heating Source ASHP 90 163 18 170 7 -14 343
Heating Source Gas + SWH 104 230 35 84 9 -20 338
Heating Source Gas 126 64 22 95 11 -6 187
Apartment
block Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 206 38 0 388 15 -5 436
Wall U-Value 0.22 209 35 0 394 15 -4 440
Wall U-Value 0.37 215 23 0 404 16 -3 440
Roof U-value 0.11 220 23 0 414 16 -3 451
Roof U-value 0.13 221 22 0 416 16 -3 451
Floor U-value 0.14 219 59 0 412 16 -7 479
Floor U-value 0.22 221 34 0 415 16 -4 461
Floor U-value 0.22 221 55 0 415 16 -7 480
Floor U-value 0.28 222 54 0 417 16 -7 482
Window U-value 0.9 182 89 0 342 13 0 444
Window U-value 1.4 192 75 0 361 14 0 451
Window U-value 1.6 197 73 0 371 14 0 459
Heating Source ASHP 92 163 18 173 7 -14 347
Heating Source Gas + SWH 106 230 35 86 9 -20 339
Heating Source Gas 129 64 22 97 11 -6 189
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Table 5.6c: Macroeconomic Costs (High energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Bungalow Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 198 123 0 367 24 -15 498
Wall U-Value 0.16 201 101 0 371 24 -12 484
Wall U-Value 0.31 209 11 0 384 25 -1 419
Roof U-value 0.1 202 79 0 373 24 -10 467
Roof U-value 0.13 204 20 0 376 24 -2 418
Floor U-value 0.14 198 352 0 366 24 -43 698
Floor U-value 0.22 203 202 0 375 24 -25 577
Floor U-value 0.22 203 333 0 375 24 -40 692
Floor U-value 0.28 207 327 0 382 25 -40 694
Window U-value 0.9 200 79 0 370 24 0 472
Window U-value 1.4 204 66 0 376 24 0 466
Window U-value 1.6 206 64 0 380 25 0 469
Heating Source ASHP 123 138 14 317 11 -12 467
Heating Source Gas + SWH 154 191 27 195 15 -17 411
Heating Source Gas 173 54 17 213 16 -5 296
Bungalow Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 199 99 0 369 24 -12 479
Wall U-Value 0.22 204 90 0 376 24 -11 480
Wall U-Value 0.37 212 59 0 389 25 -7 467
Roof U-value 0.1 210 79 0 387 25 -10 482
Roof U-value 0.13 212 20 0 390 25 -2 433
Floor U-value 0.14 206 352 0 380 25 -43 713
Floor U-value 0.22 211 202 0 389 25 -25 592
Floor U-value 0.22 211 333 0 389 25 -40 707
Floor U-value 0.28 215 327 0 396 26 -40 709
Window U-value 0.9 208 79 0 384 25 0 487
Window U-value 1.4 212 66 0 390 25 0 481
Window U-value 1.6 214 64 0 394 26 0 484
Heating Source ASHP 128 138 14 327 11 -12 478
Heating Source Gas + SWH 160 191 27 202 15 -17 418
Heating Source Gas 179 54 17 219 17 -5 303
Detached Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 154 160 0 285 18 -19 444
Wall U-Value 0.16 158 132 0 291 19 -16 425
Wall U-Value 0.31 168 15 0 309 20 -2 342
Roof U-value 0.1 173 39 0 318 21 -5 372
Roof U-value 0.13 174 10 0 319 21 -1 349
Floor U-value 0.14 170 180 0 313 20 -22 491
Floor U-value 0.22 173 104 0 317 21 -13 429
Floor U-value 0.22 173 171 0 317 21 -21 488
Floor U-value 0.28 175 168 0 321 21 -20 489
Window U-value 0.9 162 82 0 297 19 0 399
Window U-value 1.4 165 69 0 304 20 0 393
Window U-value 1.6 168 67 0 308 20 0 396
Heating Source ASHP 101 103 9 256 9 -9 368
Heating Source Gas + SWH 129 133 18 162 12 -12 313
Heating Source Gas 142 39 11 174 14 -3 234
Detached Solid Wall U-Value 0.13 156 129 0 287 19 -16 419
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Wall U-Value 0.22 162 118 0 298 19 -14 421
Wall U-Value 0.37 172 77 0 316 21 -9 404
Roof U-value 0.1 184 39 0 336 22 -5 392
Roof U-value 0.13 185 10 0 338 22 -1 369
Floor U-value 0.14 181 180 0 331 22 -22 511
Floor U-value 0.22 184 104 0 336 22 -13 449
Floor U-value 0.22 184 171 0 336 22 -21 508
Floor U-value 0.28 186 168 0 339 22 -20 509
Window U-value 0.9 173 82 0 317 21 0 420
Window U-value 1.4 176 69 0 323 21 0 413
Window U-value 1.6 179 67 0 327 21 0 416
Heating Source ASHP 106 103 9 270 9 -9 382
Heating Source Gas + SWH 137 133 18 171 13 -12 323
Heating Source Gas 150 39 11 183 14 -3 244
Semi-
detached Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 155 108 0 289 18 -13 402
Wall U-Value 0.16 157 89 0 293 19 -11 389
Wall U-Value 0.31 164 10 0 305 20 -1 333
Roof U-value 0.1 165 40 0 305 20 -5 360
Roof U-value 0.13 166 10 0 307 20 -1 336
Floor U-value 0.14 163 176 0 302 19 -21 476
Floor U-value 0.22 165 101 0 307 20 -12 415
Floor U-value 0.22 165 166 0 307 20 -20 473
Floor U-value 0.28 167 163 0 310 20 -20 474
Window U-value 0.9 152 86 0 283 18 0 386
Window U-value 1.4 156 72 0 291 18 0 381
Window U-value 1.6 159 70 0 296 19 0 385
Heating Source ASHP 99 116 12 255 8 -10 381
Heating Source Gas + SWH 121 166 22 156 12 -15 341
Heating Source Gas 137 46 14 172 13 -4 241
Semi-
detached Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 156 87 0 290 18 -11 385
Wall U-Value 0.22 160 79 0 298 19 -10 386
Wall U-Value 0.37 167 52 0 310 20 -6 375
Roof U-value 0.1 172 40 0 318 20 -5 374
Roof U-value 0.13 173 10 0 320 21 -1 350
Floor U-value 0.14 170 176 0 315 20 -21 490
Floor U-value 0.22 173 101 0 320 21 -12 429
Floor U-value 0.22 173 166 0 320 21 -20 486
Floor U-value 0.28 175 163 0 323 21 -20 488
Window U-value 0.9 159 86 0 296 19 0 401
Window U-value 1.4 164 72 0 304 19 0 395
Window U-value 1.6 167 70 0 309 20 0 399
Heating Source ASHP 103 116 12 264 9 -10 390
Heating Source Gas + SWH 127 166 22 163 12 -15 348
Heating Source Gas 143 46 14 178 14 -4 248
Terraced Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 163 101 0 307 19 -12 415
Wall U-Value 0.16 166 83 0 311 19 -10 403
Wall U-Value 0.31 172 9 0 322 20 -1 351
Roof U-value 0.1 172 40 0 322 20 -5 377
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Roof U-value 0.13 173 10 0 323 20 -1 352
Floor U-value 0.14 170 176 0 318 20 -21 493
Floor U-value 0.22 173 101 0 323 20 -12 432
Floor U-value 0.22 173 166 0 323 20 -20 489
Floor U-value 0.28 175 163 0 326 21 -20 490
Window U-value 0.9 157 91 0 296 18 0 406
Window U-value 1.4 162 77 0 305 19 0 401
Window U-value 1.6 165 75 0 310 19 0 404
Heating Source ASHP 103 149 15 269 9 -13 430
Heating Source Gas + SWH 122 207 29 161 11 -18 391
Heating Source Gas 142 59 18 180 13 -5 266
Terraced Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 164 81 0 309 19 -10 399
Wall U-Value 0.22 168 74 0 315 20 -9 401
Wall U-Value 0.37 175 49 0 326 21 -6 390
Roof U-value 0.1 179 40 0 333 21 -5 389
Roof U-value 0.13 180 10 0 335 21 -1 365
Floor U-value 0.14 177 176 0 330 21 -21 505
Floor U-value 0.22 179 101 0 335 21 -12 445
Floor U-value 0.22 179 166 0 335 21 -20 502
Floor U-value 0.28 181 163 0 338 21 -20 503
Window U-value 0.9 164 91 0 309 19 0 419
Window U-value 1.4 169 77 0 317 20 0 414
Window U-value 1.6 172 75 0 322 20 0 417
Heating Source ASHP 107 149 15 278 9 -13 438
Heating Source Gas + SWH 127 207 29 167 12 -18 397
Heating Source Gas 147 59 18 186 14 -5 272
Mid-Floor
Flat Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 183 47 0 517 13 -6 572
Wall U-Value 0.16 185 39 0 522 13 -5 570
Wall U-Value 0.31 190 4 0 537 14 -1 555
Window U-value 0.9 154 89 0 434 11 0 534
Window U-value 1.4 164 75 0 464 12 0 551
Window U-value 1.6 169 73 0 478 12 0 563
Heating Source ASHP 84 158 18 236 6 -14 405
Heating Source Gas + SWH 93 228 35 133 8 -20 384
Heating Source Gas 116 63 22 154 10 -6 243
Mid-Floor
Flat Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 184 38 0 519 13 -5 566
Wall U-Value 0.22 187 35 0 528 14 -4 572
Wall U-Value 0.37 192 23 0 543 14 -3 577
Window U-value 0.9 159 89 0 450 12 0 551
Window U-value 1.4 170 75 0 479 12 0 567
Window U-value 1.6 175 73 0 494 13 0 580
Heating Source ASHP 85 158 18 241 6 -14 410
Heating Source Gas + SWH 96 228 35 136 8 -20 387
Heating Source Gas 118 63 22 157 10 -6 247
Top-Floor
Flat Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 244 47 0 690 18 -6 749
Wall U-Value 0.16 246 39 0 695 18 -5 747
Wall U-Value 0.31 252 4 0 711 18 -1 733
Roof U-value 0.11 228 137 0 643 17 -17 780
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Roof U-value 0.13 231 131 0 653 17 -16 785
Window U-value 0.9 214 89 0 605 16 0 710
Window U-value 1.4 225 75 0 635 16 0 727
Window U-value 1.6 230 73 0 650 17 0 740
Heating Source ASHP 101 173 18 286 7 -15 470
Heating Source Gas + SWH 122 234 35 165 11 -21 423
Heating Source Gas 145 68 22 186 13 -6 283
Top-Floor
Flat Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 245 38 0 692 18 -5 743
Wall U-Value 0.22 248 35 0 701 18 -4 750
Wall U-Value 0.37 254 23 0 717 19 -3 756
Roof U-value 0.11 234 137 0 660 17 -17 797
Roof U-value 0.13 237 131 0 670 17 -16 803
Window U-value 0.9 220 89 0 622 16 0 728
Window U-value 1.4 231 75 0 652 17 0 744
Window U-value 1.6 236 73 0 667 17 0 757
Heating Source ASHP 103 173 18 291 8 -15 475
Heating Source Gas + SWH 125 234 35 168 11 -21 426
Heating Source Gas 148 68 22 189 13 -6 286
Apartment
block Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 205 47 0 580 15 -6 636
Wall U-Value 0.16 207 39 0 585 15 -5 634
Wall U-Value 0.31 213 4 0 600 16 -1 620
Roof U-value 0.11 214 23 0 605 16 -3 641
Roof U-value 0.13 215 22 0 607 16 -3 642
Floor U-value 0.14 213 59 0 602 16 -7 669
Floor U-value 0.22 215 34 0 607 16 -4 652
Floor U-value 0.22 215 55 0 607 16 -7 671
Floor U-value 0.28 216 54 0 610 16 -7 674
Window U-value 0.9 176 89 0 497 13 0 599
Window U-value 1.4 186 75 0 526 14 0 615
Window U-value 1.6 192 73 0 541 14 0 628
Heating Source ASHP 90 163 18 254 7 -14 428
Heating Source Gas + SWH 104 230 35 144 9 -20 398
Heating Source Gas 126 64 22 166 11 -6 258
Apartment
block Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 206 38 0 582 15 -5 630
Wall U-Value 0.22 209 35 0 591 15 -4 637
Wall U-Value 0.37 215 23 0 607 16 -3 642
Roof U-value 0.11 220 23 0 622 16 -3 658
Roof U-value 0.13 221 22 0 624 16 -3 659
Floor U-value 0.14 219 59 0 618 16 -7 686
Floor U-value 0.22 221 34 0 623 16 -4 669
Floor U-value 0.22 221 55 0 623 16 -7 688
Floor U-value 0.28 222 54 0 627 16 -7 691
Window U-value 0.9 182 89 0 513 13 0 615
Window U-value 1.4 192 75 0 542 14 0 632
Window U-value 1.6 197 73 0 557 14 0 645
Heating Source ASHP 92 163 18 259 7 -14 433
Heating Source Gas + SWH 106 230 35 147 9 -20 401
Heating Source Gas 129 64 22 169 11 -6 261
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Table 5.6d: Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 3% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Bungalow Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 198 123 0 361 31 -26 489
Wall U-Value 0.16 201 101 0 366 31 -21 477
Wall U-Value 0.31 209 11 0 379 33 -2 420
Roof U-value 0.1 202 79 0 367 32 -17 461
Roof U-value 0.13 204 20 0 371 32 -4 418
Floor U-value 0.14 198 352 0 361 31 -75 669
Floor U-value 0.22 203 202 0 369 32 -43 561
Floor U-value 0.22 203 333 0 369 32 -71 664
Floor U-value 0.28 207 327 0 376 32 -69 666
Window U-value 0.9 200 79 0 364 31 0 474
Window U-value 1.4 204 66 0 370 32 0 468
Window U-value 1.6 206 64 0 374 32 0 471
Heating Source ASHP 123 156 18 331 14 -21 497
Heating Source Gas + SWH 154 216 34 192 19 -29 432
Heating Source Gas 173 61 22 209 22 -8 305
Bungalow Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 199 99 0 363 31 -21 472
Wall U-Value 0.22 204 90 0 371 32 -19 474
Wall U-Value 0.37 212 59 0 384 33 -13 463
Roof U-value 0.1 210 79 0 381 33 -17 476
Roof U-value 0.13 212 20 0 384 33 -4 433
Floor U-value 0.14 206 352 0 374 32 -75 684
Floor U-value 0.22 211 202 0 383 33 -43 576
Floor U-value 0.22 211 333 0 383 33 -71 678
Floor U-value 0.28 215 327 0 390 34 -69 681
Window U-value 0.9 208 79 0 378 33 0 489
Window U-value 1.4 212 66 0 384 33 0 483
Window U-value 1.6 214 64 0 388 34 0 486
Heating Source ASHP 128 156 18 342 14 -21 508
Heating Source Gas + SWH 160 216 34 199 20 -29 439
Heating Source Gas 179 61 22 216 22 -8 312
Detached Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 154 160 0 281 24 -34 431
Wall U-Value 0.16 158 132 0 287 25 -28 415
Wall U-Value 0.31 168 15 0 304 26 -3 342
Roof U-value 0.1 173 39 0 313 27 -8 370
Roof U-value 0.13 174 10 0 314 27 -2 349
Floor U-value 0.14 170 180 0 308 27 -38 477
Floor U-value 0.22 173 104 0 312 27 -22 421
Floor U-value 0.22 173 171 0 312 27 -36 474
Floor U-value 0.28 175 168 0 316 28 -36 476
Window U-value 0.9 162 82 0 293 25 0 400
Window U-value 1.4 165 69 0 299 26 0 394
Window U-value 1.6 168 67 0 304 26 0 398
Heating Source ASHP 101 116 12 268 11 -16 391
Heating Source Gas + SWH 129 150 22 159 16 -21 327
Heating Source Gas 142 44 14 171 18 -6 240
Detached Solid Wall U-Value 0.13 156 129 0 283 24 -27 409
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Wall U-Value 0.22 162 118 0 294 25 -25 412
Wall U-Value 0.37 172 77 0 311 27 -16 399
Roof U-value 0.1 184 39 0 331 29 -8 390
Roof U-value 0.13 185 10 0 332 29 -2 369
Floor U-value 0.14 181 180 0 326 29 -38 497
Floor U-value 0.22 184 104 0 331 29 -22 441
Floor U-value 0.22 184 171 0 331 29 -36 494
Floor U-value 0.28 186 168 0 334 29 -36 495
Window U-value 0.9 173 82 0 312 27 0 421
Window U-value 1.4 176 69 0 318 28 0 415
Window U-value 1.6 179 67 0 322 28 0 418
Heating Source ASHP 106 116 12 282 12 -16 406
Heating Source Gas + SWH 137 150 22 168 17 -21 337
Heating Source Gas 150 44 14 180 19 -6 250
Semi-
detached Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 155 108 0 285 24 -23 394
Wall U-Value 0.16 157 89 0 289 24 -19 383
Wall U-Value 0.31 164 10 0 301 26 -2 334
Roof U-value 0.1 165 40 0 301 26 -8 358
Roof U-value 0.13 166 10 0 303 26 -2 337
Floor U-value 0.14 163 176 0 298 25 -37 462
Floor U-value 0.22 165 101 0 302 26 -21 408
Floor U-value 0.22 165 166 0 302 26 -35 459
Floor U-value 0.28 167 163 0 306 26 -35 461
Window U-value 0.9 152 86 0 279 24 0 388
Window U-value 1.4 156 72 0 287 24 0 383
Window U-value 1.6 159 70 0 292 25 0 387
Heating Source ASHP 99 131 15 266 11 -18 405
Heating Source Gas + SWH 121 187 28 154 15 -26 360
Heating Source Gas 137 52 18 169 17 -7 249
Semi-
detached Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 156 87 0 286 24 -18 379
Wall U-Value 0.22 160 79 0 294 25 -17 381
Wall U-Value 0.37 167 52 0 306 26 -11 372
Roof U-value 0.1 172 40 0 314 27 -8 372
Roof U-value 0.13 173 10 0 316 27 -2 351
Floor U-value 0.14 170 176 0 310 27 -37 476
Floor U-value 0.22 173 101 0 315 27 -21 422
Floor U-value 0.22 173 166 0 315 27 -35 473
Floor U-value 0.28 175 163 0 318 27 -35 475
Window U-value 0.9 159 86 0 292 25 0 403
Window U-value 1.4 164 72 0 300 26 0 397
Window U-value 1.6 167 70 0 304 26 0 401
Heating Source ASHP 103 131 15 276 11 -18 416
Heating Source Gas + SWH 127 187 28 161 16 -26 366
Heating Source Gas 143 52 18 175 18 -7 256
Terraced Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 163 101 0 303 25 -21 408
Wall U-Value 0.16 166 83 0 307 26 -18 398
Wall U-Value 0.31 172 9 0 318 27 -2 352
Roof U-value 0.1 172 40 0 317 27 -8 375
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Roof U-value 0.13 173 10 0 319 27 -2 354
Floor U-value 0.14 170 176 0 314 26 -37 479
Floor U-value 0.22 173 101 0 319 27 -21 425
Floor U-value 0.22 173 166 0 319 27 -35 476
Floor U-value 0.28 175 163 0 322 27 -35 478
Window U-value 0.9 157 91 0 293 24 0 408
Window U-value 1.4 162 77 0 301 25 0 403
Window U-value 1.6 165 75 0 306 26 0 407
Heating Source ASHP 103 169 19 282 11 -23 458
Heating Source Gas + SWH 122 234 37 160 15 -32 414
Heating Source Gas 142 66 23 178 17 -9 276
Terraced Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 164 81 0 305 25 -17 394
Wall U-Value 0.22 168 74 0 311 26 -16 396
Wall U-Value 0.37 175 49 0 322 27 -10 388
Roof U-value 0.1 179 40 0 329 28 -8 388
Roof U-value 0.13 180 10 0 331 28 -2 366
Floor U-value 0.14 177 176 0 326 27 -37 492
Floor U-value 0.22 179 101 0 330 28 -21 438
Floor U-value 0.22 179 166 0 330 28 -35 489
Floor U-value 0.28 181 163 0 334 28 -35 491
Window U-value 0.9 164 91 0 305 25 0 422
Window U-value 1.4 169 77 0 313 26 0 416
Window U-value 1.6 172 75 0 318 27 0 419
Heating Source ASHP 107 169 19 291 12 -23 468
Heating Source Gas + SWH 127 234 37 165 16 -32 420
Heating Source Gas 147 66 23 184 18 -9 282
Mid-Floor
Flat Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 183 47 0 543 18 -10 598
Wall U-Value 0.16 185 39 0 548 18 -8 597
Wall U-Value 0.31 190 4 0 564 18 -1 586
Window U-value 0.9 154 89 0 456 15 0 560
Window U-value 1.4 164 75 0 487 16 0 578
Window U-value 1.6 169 73 0 502 16 0 591
Heating Source ASHP 84 178 23 248 8 -24 433
Heating Source Gas + SWH 93 258 44 133 11 -35 409
Heating Source Gas 116 71 28 153 13 -10 255
Mid-Floor
Flat Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 184 38 0 545 18 -8 593
Wall U-Value 0.22 187 35 0 554 18 -7 600
Wall U-Value 0.37 192 23 0 571 18 -5 607
Window U-value 0.9 159 89 0 473 15 0 577
Window U-value 1.4 170 75 0 504 16 0 595
Window U-value 1.6 175 73 0 519 17 0 609
Heating Source ASHP 85 178 23 253 8 -24 439
Heating Source Gas + SWH 96 258 44 136 11 -35 413
Heating Source Gas 118 71 28 156 14 -10 258
Top-Floor
Flat Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 244 47 0 724 23 -10 785
Wall U-Value 0.16 246 39 0 730 24 -8 784
Wall U-Value 0.31 252 4 0 747 24 -1 774
Roof U-value 0.11 228 137 0 676 22 -29 805
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Roof U-value 0.13 231 131 0 687 22 -28 812
Window U-value 0.9 214 89 0 636 21 0 746
Window U-value 1.4 225 75 0 667 22 0 764
Window U-value 1.6 230 73 0 683 22 0 778
Heating Source ASHP 101 196 23 301 10 -27 502
Heating Source Gas + SWH 122 264 44 163 14 -36 449
Heating Source Gas 145 77 28 184 17 -10 294
Top-Floor
Flat Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 245 38 0 727 23 -8 780
Wall U-Value 0.22 248 35 0 737 24 -7 788
Wall U-Value 0.37 254 23 0 753 24 -5 796
Roof U-value 0.11 234 137 0 693 22 -29 823
Roof U-value 0.13 237 131 0 704 23 -28 830
Window U-value 0.9 220 89 0 654 21 0 764
Window U-value 1.4 231 75 0 685 22 0 782
Window U-value 1.6 236 73 0 701 23 0 797
Heating Source ASHP 103 196 23 306 10 -27 508
Heating Source Gas + SWH 125 264 44 166 14 -36 452
Heating Source Gas 148 77 28 187 17 -10 297
Apartment
block Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 205 47 0 609 20 -10 666
Wall U-Value 0.16 207 39 0 614 20 -8 665
Wall U-Value 0.31 213 4 0 631 20 -1 655
Roof U-value 0.11 214 23 0 636 21 -5 675
Roof U-value 0.13 215 22 0 638 21 -5 676
Floor U-value 0.14 213 59 0 632 20 -12 699
Floor U-value 0.22 215 34 0 637 21 -7 684
Floor U-value 0.22 215 55 0 637 21 -12 701
Floor U-value 0.28 216 54 0 641 21 -12 704
Window U-value 0.9 176 89 0 522 17 0 628
Window U-value 1.4 186 75 0 553 18 0 646
Window U-value 1.6 192 73 0 568 18 0 660
Heating Source ASHP 90 184 23 267 9 -25 458
Heating Source Gas + SWH 104 260 44 144 12 -35 424
Heating Source Gas 126 73 28 164 14 -10 269
Apartment
block Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 206 38 0 611 20 -8 661
Wall U-Value 0.22 209 35 0 621 20 -7 669
Wall U-Value 0.37 215 23 0 637 21 -5 676
Roof U-value 0.11 220 23 0 653 21 -5 693
Roof U-value 0.13 221 22 0 655 21 -5 694
Floor U-value 0.14 219 59 0 650 21 -12 717
Floor U-value 0.22 221 34 0 655 21 -7 702
Floor U-value 0.22 221 55 0 655 21 -12 719
Floor U-value 0.28 222 54 0 658 21 -12 723
Window U-value 0.9 182 89 0 539 17 0 645
Window U-value 1.4 192 75 0 570 18 0 663
Window U-value 1.6 197 73 0 585 19 0 677
Heating Source ASHP 92 184 23 272 9 -25 463
Heating Source Gas + SWH 106 260 44 147 12 -35 427
Heating Source Gas 129 73 28 167 15 -10 272
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Table 5.6e: Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, Alternative PEF, EUR/m²)
Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Bungalow Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 196 123 0 286 23 -15 417
Wall U-Value 0.16 199 101 0 289 24 -12 401
Wall U-Value 0.31 206 11 0 299 25 -1 334
Roof U-value 0.1 200 79 0 290 24 -10 384
Roof U-value 0.13 202 20 0 293 24 -2 334
Floor U-value 0.14 196 352 0 285 23 -43 617
Floor U-value 0.22 201 202 0 292 24 -25 494
Floor U-value 0.22 201 333 0 292 24 -40 608
Floor U-value 0.28 205 327 0 297 25 -40 609
Window U-value 0.9 198 79 0 288 24 0 390
Window U-value 1.4 201 66 0 292 24 0 383
Window U-value 1.6 204 64 0 296 24 0 384
Heating Source ASHP 109 138 14 263 9 -12 412
Heating Source Gas + SWH 152 191 27 153 15 -17 369
Heating Source Gas 171 54 17 166 16 -5 249
Bungalow Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 197 99 0 287 24 -12 397
Wall U-Value 0.22 202 90 0 293 24 -11 397
Wall U-Value 0.37 209 59 0 303 25 -7 380
Roof U-value 0.1 208 79 0 301 25 -10 396
Roof U-value 0.13 210 20 0 303 25 -2 346
Floor U-value 0.14 204 352 0 296 24 -43 629
Floor U-value 0.22 209 202 0 303 25 -25 505
Floor U-value 0.22 209 333 0 303 25 -40 620
Floor U-value 0.28 213 327 0 308 26 -40 620
Window U-value 0.9 206 79 0 299 25 0 402
Window U-value 1.4 209 66 0 303 25 0 394
Window U-value 1.6 212 64 0 306 25 0 396
Heating Source ASHP 112 138 14 271 10 -12 421
Heating Source Gas + SWH 158 191 27 158 15 -17 375
Heating Source Gas 177 54 17 172 17 -5 255
Detached Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 153 160 0 222 18 -19 380
Wall U-Value 0.16 156 132 0 226 19 -16 361
Wall U-Value 0.31 166 15 0 240 20 -2 273
Roof U-value 0.1 172 39 0 247 21 -5 302
Roof U-value 0.13 172 10 0 248 21 -1 277
Floor U-value 0.14 169 180 0 243 20 -22 422
Floor U-value 0.22 171 104 0 247 21 -13 359
Floor U-value 0.22 171 171 0 247 21 -21 417
Floor U-value 0.28 173 168 0 249 21 -20 418
Window U-value 0.9 160 82 0 231 19 0 333
Window U-value 1.4 163 69 0 236 20 0 325
Window U-value 1.6 166 67 0 240 20 0 327
Heating Source ASHP 89 103 9 213 8 -9 323
Heating Source Gas + SWH 127 133 18 127 12 -12 278
Heating Source Gas 140 39 11 136 13 -3 196
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Detached Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 154 129 0 224 18 -16 355
Wall U-Value 0.22 160 118 0 232 19 -14 355
Wall U-Value 0.37 170 77 0 246 20 -9 334
Roof U-value 0.1 182 39 0 261 22 -5 317
Roof U-value 0.13 183 10 0 262 22 -1 293
Floor U-value 0.14 179 180 0 257 22 -22 437
Floor U-value 0.22 182 104 0 261 22 -13 374
Floor U-value 0.22 182 171 0 261 22 -21 433
Floor U-value 0.28 184 168 0 264 22 -20 433
Window U-value 0.9 171 82 0 246 21 0 349
Window U-value 1.4 174 69 0 251 21 0 341
Window U-value 1.6 177 67 0 254 21 0 343
Heating Source ASHP 94 103 9 224 8 -9 335
Heating Source Gas + SWH 136 133 18 134 13 -12 286
Heating Source Gas 148 39 11 143 14 -3 204
Semi-
detached Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 153 108 0 225 18 -13 338
Wall U-Value 0.16 155 89 0 228 18 -11 325
Wall U-Value 0.31 162 10 0 238 19 -1 266
Roof U-value 0.1 163 40 0 238 19 -5 292
Roof U-value 0.13 164 10 0 239 20 -1 268
Floor U-value 0.14 161 176 0 235 19 -21 409
Floor U-value 0.22 163 101 0 239 19 -12 347
Floor U-value 0.22 163 166 0 239 19 -20 405
Floor U-value 0.28 165 163 0 242 20 -20 405
Window U-value 0.9 149 86 0 220 18 0 324
Window U-value 1.4 154 72 0 226 18 0 317
Window U-value 1.6 157 70 0 230 19 0 319
Heating Source ASHP 87 116 12 211 7 -10 336
Heating Source Gas + SWH 119 166 22 123 11 -15 308
Heating Source Gas 135 46 14 135 13 -4 204
Semi-
detached Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 154 87 0 226 18 -11 321
Wall U-Value 0.22 158 79 0 232 19 -10 321
Wall U-Value 0.37 165 52 0 241 20 -6 307
Roof U-value 0.1 170 40 0 248 20 -5 303
Roof U-value 0.13 171 10 0 249 20 -1 279
Floor U-value 0.14 168 176 0 245 20 -21 420
Floor U-value 0.22 171 101 0 249 20 -12 358
Floor U-value 0.22 171 166 0 249 20 -20 415
Floor U-value 0.28 173 163 0 252 21 -20 416
Window U-value 0.9 157 86 0 231 19 0 335
Window U-value 1.4 162 72 0 237 19 0 328
Window U-value 1.6 164 70 0 240 20 0 330
Heating Source ASHP 90 116 12 219 8 -10 344
Heating Source Gas + SWH 125 166 22 128 12 -15 313
Heating Source Gas 141 46 14 139 13 -4 209
Terraced Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 161 101 0 240 19 -12 347
Wall U-Value 0.16 163 83 0 243 19 -10 335
Wall U-Value 0.31 170 9 0 251 20 -1 279
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Roof U-value 0.1 169 40 0 251 20 -5 306
Roof U-value 0.13 170 10 0 252 20 -1 281
Floor U-value 0.14 167 176 0 248 20 -21 422
Floor U-value 0.22 170 101 0 252 20 -12 361
Floor U-value 0.22 170 166 0 252 20 -20 418
Floor U-value 0.28 172 163 0 254 20 -20 418
Window U-value 0.9 155 91 0 231 18 0 341
Window U-value 1.4 160 77 0 238 19 0 334
Window U-value 1.6 163 75 0 242 19 0 336
Heating Source ASHP 91 149 15 224 8 -13 383
Heating Source Gas + SWH 120 207 29 127 11 -18 356
Heating Source Gas 140 59 18 142 13 -5 227
Terraced Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 162 81 0 241 19 -10 331
Wall U-Value 0.22 166 74 0 246 20 -9 331
Wall U-Value 0.37 172 49 0 255 20 -6 318
Roof U-value 0.1 176 40 0 260 21 -5 316
Roof U-value 0.13 177 10 0 261 21 -1 291
Floor U-value 0.14 174 176 0 257 21 -21 432
Floor U-value 0.22 177 101 0 261 21 -12 371
Floor U-value 0.22 177 166 0 261 21 -20 428
Floor U-value 0.28 179 163 0 263 21 -20 428
Window U-value 0.9 162 91 0 241 19 0 351
Window U-value 1.4 167 77 0 247 20 0 344
Window U-value 1.6 170 75 0 251 20 0 346
Heating Source ASHP 94 149 15 231 8 -13 390
Heating Source Gas + SWH 125 207 29 131 12 -18 361
Heating Source Gas 145 59 18 146 14 -5 232
Mid-Floor
Flat Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 157 47 0 430 11 -6 484
Wall U-Value 0.16 159 39 0 435 12 -5 481
Wall U-Value 0.31 164 4 0 447 12 -1 463
Window U-value 0.9 132 89 0 362 10 0 460
Window U-value 1.4 141 75 0 386 10 0 472
Window U-value 1.6 146 73 0 398 11 0 482
Heating Source ASHP 72 158 18 197 5 -14 365
Heating Source Gas + SWH 90 228 35 105 8 -20 356
Heating Source Gas 113 63 22 122 10 -6 211
Mid-Floor
Flat Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 158 38 0 432 12 -5 477
Wall U-Value 0.22 161 35 0 440 12 -4 482
Wall U-Value 0.37 165 23 0 453 12 -3 485
Window U-value 0.9 137 89 0 375 10 0 474
Window U-value 1.4 146 75 0 399 11 0 485
Window U-value 1.6 150 73 0 412 11 0 496
Heating Source ASHP 73 158 18 201 5 -14 369
Heating Source Gas + SWH 93 228 35 108 8 -20 359
Heating Source Gas 116 63 22 124 10 -6 213
Top-Floor
Flat Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 210 47 0 575 15 -6 632
Wall U-Value 0.16 212 39 0 579 15 -5 629
Wall U-Value 0.31 216 4 0 592 16 -1 612
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Roof U-value 0.11 196 137 0 536 14 -17 670
Roof U-value 0.13 199 131 0 544 15 -16 674
Window U-value 0.9 184 89 0 504 13 0 607
Window U-value 1.4 193 75 0 529 14 0 618
Window U-value 1.6 198 73 0 542 14 0 629
Heating Source ASHP 87 173 18 239 6 -15 421
Heating Source Gas + SWH 120 234 35 130 10 -21 388
Heating Source Gas 142 68 22 146 12 -6 243
Top-Floor
Flat Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 211 38 0 576 15 -5 625
Wall U-Value 0.22 214 35 0 584 16 -4 631
Wall U-Value 0.37 218 23 0 597 16 -3 633
Roof U-value 0.11 201 137 0 550 15 -17 685
Roof U-value 0.13 204 131 0 558 15 -16 688
Window U-value 0.9 190 89 0 519 14 0 622
Window U-value 1.4 199 75 0 543 15 0 633
Window U-value 1.6 203 73 0 556 15 0 644
Heating Source ASHP 89 173 18 242 6 -15 425
Heating Source Gas + SWH 123 234 35 132 11 -21 391
Heating Source Gas 145 68 22 149 13 -6 245
Apartment
block Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 177 47 0 483 13 -6 538
Wall U-Value 0.16 178 39 0 487 13 -5 535
Wall U-Value 0.31 183 4 0 500 13 -1 517
Roof U-value 0.11 184 23 0 504 13 -3 538
Roof U-value 0.13 185 22 0 506 14 -3 539
Floor U-value 0.14 183 59 0 501 13 -7 566
Floor U-value 0.22 185 34 0 505 13 -4 548
Floor U-value 0.22 185 55 0 505 13 -7 568
Floor U-value 0.28 186 54 0 508 14 -7 570
Window U-value 0.9 151 89 0 414 11 0 514
Window U-value 1.4 160 75 0 438 12 0 525
Window U-value 1.6 165 73 0 451 12 0 536
Heating Source ASHP 78 163 18 212 6 -14 385
Heating Source Gas + SWH 101 230 35 114 9 -20 368
Heating Source Gas 124 64 22 131 11 -6 222
Apartment
block Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 177 38 0 485 13 -5 531
Wall U-Value 0.22 180 35 0 492 13 -4 536
Wall U-Value 0.37 185 23 0 505 13 -3 539
Roof U-value 0.11 189 23 0 518 14 -3 552
Roof U-value 0.13 190 22 0 520 14 -3 553
Floor U-value 0.14 188 59 0 515 14 -7 581
Floor U-value 0.22 190 34 0 519 14 -4 563
Floor U-value 0.22 190 55 0 519 14 -7 582
Floor U-value 0.28 191 54 0 522 14 -7 584
Window U-value 0.9 156 89 0 427 11 0 528
Window U-value 1.4 165 75 0 452 12 0 539
Window U-value 1.6 170 73 0 464 12 0 550
Heating Source ASHP 79 163 18 216 6 -14 389
Heating Source Gas + SWH 104 230 35 117 9 -20 370
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Heating Source Gas 127 64 22 133 11 -6 225
Table 5.6f: Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, Alternative Cost of
Carbon, EUR/m²)
Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Bungalow Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 198 123 0 286 31 -15 424
Wall U-Value 0.16 201 101 0 289 31 -12 409
Wall U-Value 0.31 209 11 0 299 32 -1 341
Roof U-value 0.1 202 79 0 290 31 -10 391
Roof U-value 0.13 204 20 0 293 31 -2 342
Floor U-value 0.14 198 352 0 285 30 -43 624
Floor U-value 0.22 203 202 0 292 31 -25 501
Floor U-value 0.22 203 333 0 292 31 -40 616
Floor U-value 0.28 207 327 0 297 32 -40 616
Window U-value 0.9 200 79 0 288 31 0 397
Window U-value 1.4 204 66 0 292 31 0 390
Window U-value 1.6 206 64 0 296 32 0 392
Heating Source ASHP 123 138 14 263 14 -12 416
Heating Source Gas + SWH 154 191 27 153 19 -17 373
Heating Source Gas 173 54 17 166 21 -5 254
Bungalow Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 199 99 0 287 31 -12 404
Wall U-Value 0.22 204 90 0 293 31 -11 404
Wall U-Value 0.37 212 59 0 303 33 -7 388
Roof U-value 0.1 210 79 0 301 32 -10 403
Roof U-value 0.13 212 20 0 303 33 -2 354
Floor U-value 0.14 206 352 0 296 32 -43 636
Floor U-value 0.22 211 202 0 303 33 -25 513
Floor U-value 0.22 211 333 0 303 33 -40 628
Floor U-value 0.28 215 327 0 308 33 -40 628
Window U-value 0.9 208 79 0 299 32 0 409
Window U-value 1.4 212 66 0 303 33 0 402
Window U-value 1.6 214 64 0 306 33 0 404
Heating Source ASHP 128 138 14 271 14 -12 425
Heating Source Gas + SWH 160 191 27 158 20 -17 379
Heating Source Gas 179 54 17 172 22 -5 260
Detached Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 154 160 0 222 24 -19 386
Wall U-Value 0.16 158 132 0 226 24 -16 366
Wall U-Value 0.31 168 15 0 240 26 -2 279
Roof U-value 0.1 173 39 0 247 27 -5 308
Roof U-value 0.13 174 10 0 248 27 -1 284
Floor U-value 0.14 170 180 0 243 26 -22 428
Floor U-value 0.22 173 104 0 247 27 -13 365
Floor U-value 0.22 173 171 0 247 27 -21 423
Floor U-value 0.28 175 168 0 249 27 -20 424
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Window U-value 0.9 162 82 0 231 25 0 339
Window U-value 1.4 165 69 0 236 26 0 331
Window U-value 1.6 168 67 0 240 26 0 333
Heating Source ASHP 101 103 9 213 11 -9 327
Heating Source Gas + SWH 129 133 18 127 16 -12 282
Heating Source Gas 142 39 11 136 17 -3 200
Detached Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 156 129 0 224 24 -16 361
Wall U-Value 0.22 162 118 0 232 25 -14 360
Wall U-Value 0.37 172 77 0 246 27 -9 340
Roof U-value 0.1 184 39 0 261 29 -5 324
Roof U-value 0.13 185 10 0 262 29 -1 300
Floor U-value 0.14 181 180 0 257 28 -22 444
Floor U-value 0.22 184 104 0 261 29 -13 381
Floor U-value 0.22 184 171 0 261 29 -21 439
Floor U-value 0.28 186 168 0 264 29 -20 440
Window U-value 0.9 173 82 0 246 27 0 355
Window U-value 1.4 176 69 0 251 27 0 347
Window U-value 1.6 179 67 0 254 28 0 350
Heating Source ASHP 106 103 9 224 12 -9 339
Heating Source Gas + SWH 137 133 18 134 17 -12 290
Heating Source Gas 150 39 11 143 19 -3 208
Semi-
detached Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 155 108 0 225 24 -13 343
Wall U-Value 0.16 157 89 0 228 24 -11 330
Wall U-Value 0.31 164 10 0 238 25 -1 272
Roof U-value 0.1 165 40 0 238 25 -5 298
Roof U-value 0.13 166 10 0 239 25 -1 274
Floor U-value 0.14 163 176 0 235 25 -21 415
Floor U-value 0.22 165 101 0 239 25 -12 353
Floor U-value 0.22 165 166 0 239 25 -20 410
Floor U-value 0.28 167 163 0 242 26 -20 411
Window U-value 0.9 152 86 0 220 23 0 329
Window U-value 1.4 156 72 0 226 24 0 323
Window U-value 1.6 159 70 0 230 24 0 325
Heating Source ASHP 99 116 12 211 11 -10 340
Heating Source Gas + SWH 121 166 22 123 15 -15 311
Heating Source Gas 137 46 14 135 17 -4 208
Semi-
detached Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 156 87 0 226 24 -11 326
Wall U-Value 0.22 160 79 0 232 25 -10 326
Wall U-Value 0.37 167 52 0 241 26 -6 313
Roof U-value 0.1 172 40 0 248 26 -5 309
Roof U-value 0.13 173 10 0 249 27 -1 285
Floor U-value 0.14 170 176 0 245 26 -21 426
Floor U-value 0.22 173 101 0 249 27 -12 364
Floor U-value 0.22 173 166 0 249 27 -20 422
Floor U-value 0.28 175 163 0 252 27 -20 422
Window U-value 0.9 159 86 0 231 24 0 341
Window U-value 1.4 164 72 0 237 25 0 334
Window U-value 1.6 167 70 0 240 26 0 336
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Heating Source ASHP 103 116 12 219 11 -10 348
Heating Source Gas + SWH 127 166 22 128 16 -15 317
Heating Source Gas 143 46 14 139 17 -4 213
Terraced Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 163 101 0 240 25 -12 353
Wall U-Value 0.16 166 83 0 243 25 -10 341
Wall U-Value 0.31 172 9 0 251 26 -1 286
Roof U-value 0.1 172 40 0 251 26 -5 312
Roof U-value 0.13 173 10 0 252 26 -1 287
Floor U-value 0.14 170 176 0 248 26 -21 428
Floor U-value 0.22 173 101 0 252 26 -12 367
Floor U-value 0.22 173 166 0 252 26 -20 424
Floor U-value 0.28 175 163 0 254 27 -20 425
Window U-value 0.9 157 91 0 231 24 0 346
Window U-value 1.4 162 77 0 238 25 0 339
Window U-value 1.6 165 75 0 242 25 0 342
Heating Source ASHP 103 149 15 224 11 -13 386
Heating Source Gas + SWH 122 207 29 127 15 -18 360
Heating Source Gas 142 59 18 142 17 -5 231
Terraced Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 164 81 0 241 25 -10 337
Wall U-Value 0.22 168 74 0 246 26 -9 337
Wall U-Value 0.37 175 49 0 255 27 -6 324
Roof U-value 0.1 179 40 0 260 27 -5 322
Roof U-value 0.13 180 10 0 261 27 -1 297
Floor U-value 0.14 177 176 0 257 27 -21 439
Floor U-value 0.22 179 101 0 261 27 -12 377
Floor U-value 0.22 179 166 0 261 27 -20 434
Floor U-value 0.28 181 163 0 263 28 -20 435
Window U-value 0.9 164 91 0 241 25 0 357
Window U-value 1.4 169 77 0 247 26 0 350
Window U-value 1.6 172 75 0 251 26 0 352
Heating Source ASHP 107 149 15 231 12 -13 394
Heating Source Gas + SWH 127 207 29 131 16 -18 365
Heating Source Gas 147 59 18 146 18 -5 236
Mid-Floor
Flat Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 183 47 0 430 17 -6 489
Wall U-Value 0.16 185 39 0 435 17 -5 486
Wall U-Value 0.31 190 4 0 447 18 -1 469
Window U-value 0.9 154 89 0 362 14 0 465
Window U-value 1.4 164 75 0 386 15 0 477
Window U-value 1.6 169 73 0 398 16 0 487
Heating Source ASHP 84 158 18 197 8 -14 367
Heating Source Gas + SWH 93 228 35 105 10 -20 359
Heating Source Gas 116 63 22 122 13 -6 214
Mid-Floor
Flat Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 184 38 0 432 17 -5 483
Wall U-Value 0.22 187 35 0 440 18 -4 488
Wall U-Value 0.37 192 23 0 453 18 -3 491
Window U-value 0.9 159 89 0 375 15 0 479
Window U-value 1.4 170 75 0 399 16 0 491
Window U-value 1.6 175 73 0 412 16 0 501
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Heating Source ASHP 85 158 18 201 8 -14 371
Heating Source Gas + SWH 96 228 35 108 11 -20 361
Heating Source Gas 118 63 22 124 13 -6 216
Top-Floor
Flat Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 244 47 0 575 23 -6 639
Wall U-Value 0.16 246 39 0 579 23 -5 636
Wall U-Value 0.31 252 4 0 592 24 -1 620
Roof U-value 0.11 228 137 0 536 21 -17 678
Roof U-value 0.13 231 131 0 544 22 -16 681
Window U-value 0.9 214 89 0 504 20 0 614
Window U-value 1.4 225 75 0 529 21 0 625
Window U-value 1.6 230 73 0 542 22 0 637
Heating Source ASHP 101 173 18 239 10 -15 424
Heating Source Gas + SWH 122 234 35 130 14 -21 391
Heating Source Gas 145 68 22 146 16 -6 246
Top-Floor
Flat Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 245 38 0 576 23 -5 633
Wall U-Value 0.22 248 35 0 584 23 -4 638
Wall U-Value 0.37 254 23 0 597 24 -3 641
Roof U-value 0.11 234 137 0 550 22 -17 692
Roof U-value 0.13 237 131 0 558 22 -16 696
Window U-value 0.9 220 89 0 519 21 0 628
Window U-value 1.4 231 75 0 543 22 0 640
Window U-value 1.6 236 73 0 556 22 0 651
Heating Source ASHP 103 173 18 242 10 -15 428
Heating Source Gas + SWH 125 234 35 132 14 -21 394
Heating Source Gas 148 68 22 149 17 -6 249
Apartment
block Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 205 47 0 483 19 -6 544
Wall U-Value 0.16 207 39 0 487 19 -5 541
Wall U-Value 0.31 213 4 0 500 20 -1 524
Roof U-value 0.11 214 23 0 504 20 -3 545
Roof U-value 0.13 215 22 0 506 20 -3 545
Floor U-value 0.14 213 59 0 501 20 -7 573
Floor U-value 0.22 215 34 0 505 20 -4 555
Floor U-value 0.22 215 55 0 505 20 -7 574
Floor U-value 0.28 216 54 0 508 20 -7 576
Window U-value 0.9 176 89 0 414 17 0 520
Window U-value 1.4 186 75 0 438 18 0 531
Window U-value 1.6 192 73 0 451 18 0 542
Heating Source ASHP 90 163 18 212 8 -14 388
Heating Source Gas + SWH 104 230 35 114 12 -20 370
Heating Source Gas 126 64 22 131 14 -6 225
Apartment
block Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 206 38 0 485 19 -5 538
Wall U-Value 0.22 209 35 0 492 20 -4 543
Wall U-Value 0.37 215 23 0 505 20 -3 546
Roof U-value 0.11 220 23 0 518 21 -3 559
Roof U-value 0.13 221 22 0 520 21 -3 560
Floor U-value 0.14 219 59 0 515 21 -7 587
Floor U-value 0.22 221 34 0 519 21 -4 570
Floor U-value 0.22 221 55 0 519 21 -7 589
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Floor U-value 0.28 222 54 0 522 21 -7 591
Window U-value 0.9 182 89 0 427 17 0 534
Window U-value 1.4 192 75 0 452 18 0 545
Window U-value 1.6 197 73 0 464 19 0 556
Heating Source ASHP 92 163 18 216 9 -14 392
Heating Source Gas + SWH 106 230 35 117 12 -20 373
Heating Source Gas 129 64 22 133 15 -6 228
Table 5.7a: Financial Costs (Central energy price, 7% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Bungalow Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 198 139 0 263 - -10 393
Wall U-Value 0.16 201 115 0 267 - -8 373
Wall U-Value 0.31 209 13 0 276 - -1 288
Roof U-value 0.1 202 90 0 268 - -6 351
Roof U-value 0.13 204 23 0 270 - -2 291
Floor U-value 0.14 198 399 0 263 - -28 634
Floor U-value 0.22 203 230 0 269 - -16 483
Floor U-value 0.22 203 378 0 269 - -27 620
Floor U-value 0.28 207 371 0 274 - -26 619
Window U-value 0.9 200 89 0 265 - 0 355
Window U-value 1.4 204 75 0 270 - 0 345
Window U-value 1.6 206 73 0 273 - 0 346
Heating Source ASHP 123 143 13 243 - -8 391
Heating Source Gas + SWH 154 198 25 142 - -11 354
Heating Source Gas 173 56 16 155 - -3 223
Bungalow Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 199 112 0 265 - -8 369
Wall U-Value 0.22 204 103 0 270 - -7 366
Wall U-Value 0.37 212 67 0 280 - -5 342
Roof U-value 0.1 210 90 0 278 - -6 361
Roof U-value 0.13 212 23 0 280 - -2 301
Floor U-value 0.14 206 399 0 273 - -28 644
Floor U-value 0.22 211 230 0 279 - -16 493
Floor U-value 0.22 211 378 0 279 - -27 630
Floor U-value 0.28 215 371 0 284 - -26 629
Window U-value 0.9 208 89 0 276 - 0 365
Window U-value 1.4 212 75 0 280 - 0 355
Window U-value 1.6 214 73 0 283 - 0 356
Heating Source ASHP 128 143 13 251 - -8 399
Heating Source Gas + SWH 160 198 25 147 - -11 359
Heating Source Gas 179 56 16 159 - -3 228
Detached Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 154 181 0 205 - -13 373
Wall U-Value 0.16 158 150 0 209 - -11 348
Wall U-Value 0.31 168 17 0 221 - -1 237
Roof U-value 0.1 173 44 0 228 - -3 269
Roof U-value 0.13 174 11 0 229 - -1 239
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Floor U-value 0.14 170 205 0 224 - -14 414
Floor U-value 0.22 173 118 0 228 - -8 337
Floor U-value 0.22 173 194 0 228 - -14 408
Floor U-value 0.28 175 190 0 230 - -13 407
Window U-value 0.9 162 93 0 213 - 0 307
Window U-value 1.4 165 79 0 218 - 0 297
Window U-value 1.6 168 77 0 221 - 0 298
Heating Source ASHP 101 107 9 197 - -6 306
Heating Source Gas + SWH 129 138 16 118 - -8 264
Heating Source Gas 142 40 10 126 - -2 175
Detached Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 156 146 0 206 - -10 342
Wall U-Value 0.22 162 134 0 214 - -9 338
Wall U-Value 0.37 172 87 0 227 - -6 308
Roof U-value 0.1 184 44 0 241 - -3 282
Roof U-value 0.13 185 11 0 242 - -1 252
Floor U-value 0.14 181 205 0 238 - -14 428
Floor U-value 0.22 184 118 0 241 - -8 350
Floor U-value 0.22 184 194 0 241 - -14 421
Floor U-value 0.28 186 190 0 243 - -13 420
Window U-value 0.9 173 93 0 227 - 0 321
Window U-value 1.4 176 79 0 231 - 0 310
Window U-value 1.6 179 77 0 235 - 0 311
Heating Source ASHP 106 107 9 207 - -6 316
Heating Source Gas + SWH 137 138 16 124 - -8 271
Heating Source Gas 150 40 10 133 - -2 181
Semi-
detached Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 155 122 0 208 - -9 321
Wall U-Value 0.16 157 101 0 211 - -7 304
Wall U-Value 0.31 164 11 0 219 - -1 230
Roof U-value 0.1 165 45 0 220 - -3 261
Roof U-value 0.13 166 11 0 221 - -1 231
Floor U-value 0.14 163 200 0 217 - -14 403
Floor U-value 0.22 165 115 0 220 - -8 327
Floor U-value 0.22 165 189 0 220 - -13 396
Floor U-value 0.28 167 186 0 223 - -13 395
Window U-value 0.9 152 97 0 203 - 0 301
Window U-value 1.4 156 82 0 209 - 0 291
Window U-value 1.6 159 80 0 213 - 0 292
Heating Source ASHP 99 120 11 196 - -7 320
Heating Source Gas + SWH 121 172 21 114 - -10 297
Heating Source Gas 137 48 13 125 - -3 183
Semi-
detached Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 156 98 0 209 - -7 300
Wall U-Value 0.22 160 90 0 214 - -6 298
Wall U-Value 0.37 167 59 0 223 - -4 277
Roof U-value 0.1 172 45 0 229 - -3 271
Roof U-value 0.13 173 11 0 230 - -1 241
Floor U-value 0.14 170 200 0 226 - -14 412
Floor U-value 0.22 173 115 0 230 - -8 336
Floor U-value 0.22 173 189 0 230 - -13 405
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Floor U-value 0.28 175 186 0 232 - -13 405
Window U-value 0.9 159 97 0 213 - 0 310
Window U-value 1.4 164 82 0 218 - 0 300
Window U-value 1.6 167 80 0 222 - 0 302
Heating Source ASHP 103 120 11 203 - -7 327
Heating Source Gas + SWH 127 172 21 119 - -10 302
Heating Source Gas 143 48 13 130 - -3 188
Terraced Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 163 114 0 221 - -8 328
Wall U-Value 0.16 166 94 0 224 - -7 312
Wall U-Value 0.31 172 11 0 232 - -1 242
Roof U-value 0.1 172 45 0 231 - -3 273
Roof U-value 0.13 173 11 0 233 - -1 243
Floor U-value 0.14 170 200 0 229 - -14 414
Floor U-value 0.22 173 115 0 232 - -8 339
Floor U-value 0.22 173 189 0 232 - -13 408
Floor U-value 0.28 175 186 0 235 - -13 407
Window U-value 0.9 157 104 0 214 - 0 317
Window U-value 1.4 162 87 0 220 - 0 307
Window U-value 1.6 165 85 0 223 - 0 308
Heating Source ASHP 103 155 14 207 - -9 367
Heating Source Gas + SWH 122 215 27 118 - -12 348
Heating Source Gas 142 61 17 131 - -3 206
Terraced Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 164 92 0 222 - -6 308
Wall U-Value 0.22 168 84 0 227 - -6 305
Wall U-Value 0.37 175 55 0 235 - -4 286
Roof U-value 0.1 179 45 0 240 - -3 282
Roof U-value 0.13 180 11 0 241 - -1 252
Floor U-value 0.14 177 200 0 237 - -14 423
Floor U-value 0.22 179 115 0 241 - -8 347
Floor U-value 0.22 179 189 0 241 - -13 416
Floor U-value 0.28 181 186 0 243 - -13 416
Window U-value 0.9 164 104 0 222 - 0 326
Window U-value 1.4 169 87 0 228 - 0 315
Window U-value 1.6 172 85 0 232 - 0 317
Heating Source ASHP 107 155 14 213 - -9 374
Heating Source Gas + SWH 127 215 27 122 - -12 352
Heating Source Gas 147 61 17 136 - -3 210
Mid-Floor
Flat Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 183 54 0 398 - -4 448
Wall U-Value 0.16 185 44 0 402 - -3 444
Wall U-Value 0.31 190 5 0 414 - 0 419
Window U-value 0.9 154 101 0 335 - 0 436
Window U-value 1.4 164 85 0 357 - 0 443
Window U-value 1.6 169 83 0 369 - 0 452
Heating Source ASHP 84 164 17 182 - -9 354
Heating Source Gas + SWH 93 237 32 98 - -13 354
Heating Source Gas 116 65 20 113 - -4 195
Mid-Floor
Flat Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 184 43 0 400 - -3 440
Wall U-Value 0.22 187 40 0 407 - -3 444
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Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Wall U-Value 0.37 192 26 0 419 - -2 443
Window U-value 0.9 159 101 0 347 - 0 448
Window U-value 1.4 170 85 0 370 - 0 455
Window U-value 1.6 175 83 0 381 - 0 464
Heating Source ASHP 85 164 17 186 - -9 358
Heating Source Gas + SWH 96 237 32 100 - -13 356
Heating Source Gas 118 65 20 115 - -4 197
Top-Floor
Flat Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 244 54 0 532 - -4 582
Wall U-Value 0.16 246 44 0 536 - -3 577
Wall U-Value 0.31 252 5 0 548 - 0 553
Roof U-value 0.11 228 155 0 496 - -11 640
Roof U-value 0.13 231 149 0 504 - -10 642
Window U-value 0.9 214 101 0 467 - 0 568
Window U-value 1.4 225 85 0 490 - 0 575
Window U-value 1.6 230 83 0 502 - 0 584
Heating Source ASHP 101 180 17 221 - -10 407
Heating Source Gas + SWH 122 242 32 121 - -14 382
Heating Source Gas 145 71 20 136 - -4 223
Top-Floor
Flat Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 245 43 0 533 - -3 574
Wall U-Value 0.22 248 40 0 541 - -3 578
Wall U-Value 0.37 254 26 0 553 - -2 577
Roof U-value 0.11 234 155 0 509 - -11 653
Roof U-value 0.13 237 149 0 517 - -10 655
Window U-value 0.9 220 101 0 480 - 0 581
Window U-value 1.4 231 85 0 503 - 0 588
Window U-value 1.6 236 83 0 515 - 0 597
Heating Source ASHP 103 180 17 224 - -10 411
Heating Source Gas + SWH 125 242 32 123 - -14 384
Heating Source Gas 148 71 20 138 - -4 225
Apartment
block Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 205 54 0 447 - -4 497
Wall U-Value 0.16 207 44 0 451 - -3 492
Wall U-Value 0.31 213 5 0 463 - 0 468
Roof U-value 0.11 214 26 0 467 - -2 491
Roof U-value 0.13 215 25 0 468 - -2 491
Floor U-value 0.14 213 67 0 464 - -5 526
Floor U-value 0.22 215 38 0 468 - -3 503
Floor U-value 0.22 215 63 0 468 - -4 526
Floor U-value 0.28 216 62 0 470 - -4 528
Window U-value 0.9 176 101 0 383 - 0 484
Window U-value 1.4 186 85 0 406 - 0 491
Window U-value 1.6 192 83 0 417 - 0 500
Heating Source ASHP 90 169 17 196 - -9 373
Heating Source Gas + SWH 104 239 32 106 - -13 364
Heating Source Gas 126 67 20 121 - -4 205
Apartment
block Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 206 43 0 449 - -3 489
Wall U-Value 0.22 209 40 0 456 - -3 493
Wall U-Value 0.37 215 26 0 468 - -2 492
Roof U-value 0.11 220 26 0 480 - -2 504
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Roof U-value 0.13 221 25 0 481 - -2 504
Floor U-value 0.14 219 67 0 477 - -5 539
Floor U-value 0.22 221 38 0 481 - -3 516
Floor U-value 0.22 221 63 0 481 - -4 539
Floor U-value 0.28 222 62 0 483 - -4 541
Window U-value 0.9 182 101 0 395 - 0 497
Window U-value 1.4 192 85 0 418 - 0 504
Window U-value 1.6 197 83 0 430 - 0 513
Heating Source ASHP 92 169 17 200 - -9 377
Heating Source Gas + SWH 106 239 32 108 - -13 366
Heating Source Gas 129 67 20 124 - -4 207
Table 5.7b: Financial Costs (Low energy price, 7% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Bungalow Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 198 139 0 188 - -10 317
Wall U-Value 0.16 201 115 0 190 - -8 296
Wall U-Value 0.31 209 13 0 196 - -1 208
Roof U-value 0.1 202 90 0 190 - -6 274
Roof U-value 0.13 204 23 0 192 - -2 213
Floor U-value 0.14 198 399 0 187 - -28 558
Floor U-value 0.22 203 230 0 192 - -16 405
Floor U-value 0.22 203 378 0 192 - -27 543
Floor U-value 0.28 207 371 0 195 - -26 540
Window U-value 0.9 200 89 0 189 - 0 278
Window U-value 1.4 204 75 0 192 - 0 267
Window U-value 1.6 206 73 0 194 - 0 267
Heating Source ASHP 123 143 13 193 - -8 341
Heating Source Gas + SWH 154 198 25 103 - -11 315
Heating Source Gas 173 56 16 111 - -3 180
Bungalow Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 199 112 0 188 - -8 293
Wall U-Value 0.22 204 103 0 192 - -7 288
Wall U-Value 0.37 212 67 0 199 - -5 261
Roof U-value 0.1 210 90 0 197 - -6 281
Roof U-value 0.13 212 23 0 199 - -2 220
Floor U-value 0.14 206 399 0 194 - -28 565
Floor U-value 0.22 211 230 0 199 - -16 412
Floor U-value 0.22 211 378 0 199 - -27 550
Floor U-value 0.28 215 371 0 202 - -26 547
Window U-value 0.9 208 89 0 196 - 0 285
Window U-value 1.4 212 75 0 199 - 0 274
Window U-value 1.6 214 73 0 201 - 0 274
Heating Source ASHP 128 143 13 199 - -8 347
Heating Source Gas + SWH 160 198 25 106 - -11 318
Heating Source Gas 179 56 16 115 - -3 183
Detached Cavity Wall U-Value 0.11 154 181 0 146 - -13 314
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Wall U-Value 0.16 158 150 0 149 - -11 288
Wall U-Value 0.31 168 17 0 157 - -1 173
Roof U-value 0.1 173 44 0 162 - -3 203
Roof U-value 0.13 174 11 0 163 - -1 173
Floor U-value 0.14 170 205 0 159 - -14 350
Floor U-value 0.22 173 118 0 162 - -8 271
Floor U-value 0.22 173 194 0 162 - -14 342
Floor U-value 0.28 175 190 0 164 - -13 340
Window U-value 0.9 162 93 0 152 - 0 245
Window U-value 1.4 165 79 0 155 - 0 234
Window U-value 1.6 168 77 0 157 - 0 234
Heating Source ASHP 101 107 9 156 - -6 265
Heating Source Gas + SWH 129 138 16 85 - -8 232
Heating Source Gas 142 40 10 91 - -2 139
Detached Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 156 146 0 147 - -10 283
Wall U-Value 0.22 162 134 0 152 - -9 277
Wall U-Value 0.37 172 87 0 161 - -6 242
Roof U-value 0.1 184 44 0 171 - -3 212
Roof U-value 0.13 185 11 0 172 - -1 182
Floor U-value 0.14 181 205 0 169 - -14 359
Floor U-value 0.22 184 118 0 171 - -8 280
Floor U-value 0.22 184 194 0 171 - -14 351
Floor U-value 0.28 186 190 0 173 - -13 350
Window U-value 0.9 173 93 0 161 - 0 255
Window U-value 1.4 176 79 0 164 - 0 243
Window U-value 1.6 179 77 0 167 - 0 243
Heating Source ASHP 106 107 9 164 - -6 274
Heating Source Gas + SWH 137 138 16 89 - -8 236
Heating Source Gas 150 40 10 95 - -2 144
Semi-
detached Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 155 122 0 148 - -9 262
Wall U-Value 0.16 157 101 0 150 - -7 244
Wall U-Value 0.31 164 11 0 156 - -1 167
Roof U-value 0.1 165 45 0 157 - -3 198
Roof U-value 0.13 166 11 0 157 - -1 168
Floor U-value 0.14 163 200 0 155 - -14 340
Floor U-value 0.22 165 115 0 157 - -8 264
Floor U-value 0.22 165 189 0 157 - -13 333
Floor U-value 0.28 167 186 0 159 - -13 331
Window U-value 0.9 152 97 0 145 - 0 243
Window U-value 1.4 156 82 0 149 - 0 231
Window U-value 1.6 159 80 0 152 - 0 231
Heating Source ASHP 99 120 11 155 - -7 280
Heating Source Gas + SWH 121 172 21 83 - -10 266
Heating Source Gas 137 48 13 90 - -3 149
Semi-
detached Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 156 98 0 149 - -7 240
Wall U-Value 0.22 160 90 0 153 - -6 236
Wall U-Value 0.37 167 59 0 159 - -4 213
Roof U-value 0.1 172 45 0 163 - -3 205
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Roof U-value 0.13 173 11 0 164 - -1 174
Floor U-value 0.14 170 200 0 161 - -14 347
Floor U-value 0.22 173 115 0 164 - -8 270
Floor U-value 0.22 173 189 0 164 - -13 339
Floor U-value 0.28 175 186 0 165 - -13 338
Window U-value 0.9 159 97 0 152 - 0 249
Window U-value 1.4 164 82 0 156 - 0 238
Window U-value 1.6 167 80 0 158 - 0 238
Heating Source ASHP 103 120 11 161 - -7 286
Heating Source Gas + SWH 127 172 21 86 - -10 269
Heating Source Gas 143 48 13 93 - -3 152
Terraced Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 163 114 0 158 - -8 265
Wall U-Value 0.16 166 94 0 160 - -7 248
Wall U-Value 0.31 172 11 0 166 - -1 175
Roof U-value 0.1 172 45 0 165 - -3 207
Roof U-value 0.13 173 11 0 166 - -1 177
Floor U-value 0.14 170 200 0 164 - -14 349
Floor U-value 0.22 173 115 0 166 - -8 273
Floor U-value 0.22 173 189 0 166 - -13 342
Floor U-value 0.28 175 186 0 168 - -13 340
Window U-value 0.9 157 104 0 153 - 0 256
Window U-value 1.4 162 87 0 157 - 0 244
Window U-value 1.6 165 85 0 160 - 0 244
Heating Source ASHP 103 155 14 165 - -9 325
Heating Source Gas + SWH 122 215 27 86 - -12 316
Heating Source Gas 142 61 17 95 - -3 170
Terraced Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 164 92 0 159 - -6 245
Wall U-Value 0.22 168 84 0 162 - -6 241
Wall U-Value 0.37 175 55 0 168 - -4 219
Roof U-value 0.1 179 45 0 171 - -3 213
Roof U-value 0.13 180 11 0 172 - -1 183
Floor U-value 0.14 177 200 0 169 - -14 355
Floor U-value 0.22 179 115 0 172 - -8 279
Floor U-value 0.22 179 189 0 172 - -13 347
Floor U-value 0.28 181 186 0 173 - -13 346
Window U-value 0.9 164 104 0 159 - 0 263
Window U-value 1.4 169 87 0 163 - 0 250
Window U-value 1.6 172 85 0 166 - 0 250
Heating Source ASHP 107 155 14 170 - -9 330
Heating Source Gas + SWH 127 215 27 89 - -12 319
Heating Source Gas 147 61 17 98 - -3 173
Mid-Floor
Flat Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 183 54 0 319 - -4 369
Wall U-Value 0.16 185 44 0 322 - -3 363
Wall U-Value 0.31 190 5 0 331 - 0 336
Window U-value 0.9 154 101 0 268 - 0 369
Window U-value 1.4 164 85 0 286 - 0 371
Window U-value 1.6 169 83 0 295 - 0 378
Heating Source ASHP 84 164 17 146 - -9 317
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Heating Source Gas + SWH 93 237 32 72 - -13 328
Heating Source Gas 116 65 20 83 - -4 164
Mid-Floor
Flat Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 184 43 0 320 - -3 360
Wall U-Value 0.22 187 40 0 325 - -3 362
Wall U-Value 0.37 192 26 0 335 - -2 359
Window U-value 0.9 159 101 0 277 - 0 379
Window U-value 1.4 170 85 0 296 - 0 381
Window U-value 1.6 175 83 0 305 - 0 388
Heating Source ASHP 85 164 17 149 - -9 320
Heating Source Gas + SWH 96 237 32 74 - -13 330
Heating Source Gas 118 65 20 84 - -4 166
Top-Floor
Flat Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 244 54 0 425 - -4 475
Wall U-Value 0.16 246 44 0 428 - -3 470
Wall U-Value 0.31 252 5 0 438 - 0 443
Roof U-value 0.11 228 155 0 397 - -11 541
Roof U-value 0.13 231 149 0 403 - -10 541
Window U-value 0.9 214 101 0 373 - 0 475
Window U-value 1.4 225 85 0 392 - 0 477
Window U-value 1.6 230 83 0 401 - 0 484
Heating Source ASHP 101 180 17 177 - -10 363
Heating Source Gas + SWH 122 242 32 88 - -14 349
Heating Source Gas 145 71 20 98 - -4 185
Top-Floor
Flat Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 245 43 0 426 - -3 467
Wall U-Value 0.22 248 40 0 432 - -3 469
Wall U-Value 0.37 254 26 0 442 - -2 466
Roof U-value 0.11 234 155 0 407 - -11 551
Roof U-value 0.13 237 149 0 413 - -10 552
Window U-value 0.9 220 101 0 384 - 0 485
Window U-value 1.4 231 85 0 402 - 0 487
Window U-value 1.6 236 83 0 411 - 0 494
Heating Source ASHP 103 180 17 179 - -10 366
Heating Source Gas + SWH 125 242 32 90 - -14 351
Heating Source Gas 148 71 20 100 - -4 187
Apartment
block Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 205 54 0 357 - -4 408
Wall U-Value 0.16 207 44 0 361 - -3 402
Wall U-Value 0.31 213 5 0 370 - 0 375
Roof U-value 0.11 214 26 0 373 - -2 397
Roof U-value 0.13 215 25 0 374 - -2 397
Floor U-value 0.14 213 67 0 371 - -5 433
Floor U-value 0.22 215 38 0 374 - -3 410
Floor U-value 0.22 215 63 0 374 - -4 433
Floor U-value 0.28 216 62 0 376 - -4 434
Window U-value 0.9 176 101 0 306 - 0 407
Window U-value 1.4 186 85 0 324 - 0 410
Window U-value 1.6 192 83 0 334 - 0 416
Heating Source ASHP 90 169 17 157 - -9 334
Heating Source Gas + SWH 104 239 32 78 - -13 336
Heating Source Gas 126 67 20 88 - -4 172
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Apartment
block Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 206 43 0 359 - -3 399
Wall U-Value 0.22 209 40 0 364 - -3 401
Wall U-Value 0.37 215 26 0 374 - -2 398
Roof U-value 0.11 220 26 0 384 - -2 408
Roof U-value 0.13 221 25 0 385 - -2 408
Floor U-value 0.14 219 67 0 381 - -5 443
Floor U-value 0.22 221 38 0 384 - -3 420
Floor U-value 0.22 221 63 0 384 - -4 443
Floor U-value 0.28 222 62 0 386 - -4 444
Window U-value 0.9 182 101 0 316 - 0 417
Window U-value 1.4 192 85 0 334 - 0 420
Window U-value 1.6 197 83 0 344 - 0 427
Heating Source ASHP 92 169 17 160 - -9 337
Heating Source Gas + SWH 106 239 32 80 - -13 337
Heating Source Gas 129 67 20 90 - -4 173
Table 5.7c: Financial Costs (High energy price, 7% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Bungalow Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 198 139 0 338 - -10 468
Wall U-Value 0.16 201 115 0 343 - -8 449
Wall U-Value 0.31 209 13 0 355 - -1 367
Roof U-value 0.1 202 90 0 344 - -6 428
Roof U-value 0.13 204 23 0 347 - -2 368
Floor U-value 0.14 198 399 0 338 - -28 709
Floor U-value 0.22 203 230 0 346 - -16 560
Floor U-value 0.22 203 378 0 346 - -27 697
Floor U-value 0.28 207 371 0 352 - -26 697
Window U-value 0.9 200 89 0 341 - 0 430
Window U-value 1.4 204 75 0 347 - 0 422
Window U-value 1.6 206 73 0 351 - 0 424
Heating Source ASHP 123 143 13 293 - -8 441
Heating Source Gas + SWH 154 198 25 181 - -11 393
Heating Source Gas 173 56 16 198 - -3 267
Bungalow Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 199 112 0 340 - -8 444
Wall U-Value 0.22 204 103 0 347 - -7 443
Wall U-Value 0.37 212 67 0 359 - -5 422
Roof U-value 0.1 210 90 0 357 - -6 441
Roof U-value 0.13 212 23 0 360 - -2 381
Floor U-value 0.14 206 399 0 351 - -28 722
Floor U-value 0.22 211 230 0 359 - -16 573
Floor U-value 0.22 211 378 0 359 - -27 710
Floor U-value 0.28 215 371 0 365 - -26 710
Window U-value 0.9 208 89 0 354 - 0 443
Window U-value 1.4 212 75 0 360 - 0 435
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Window U-value 1.6 214 73 0 363 - 0 437
Heating Source ASHP 128 143 13 303 - -8 451
Heating Source Gas + SWH 160 198 25 187 - -11 400
Heating Source Gas 179 56 16 204 - -3 273
Detached Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 154 181 0 263 - -13 432
Wall U-Value 0.16 158 150 0 268 - -11 407
Wall U-Value 0.31 168 17 0 285 - -1 301
Roof U-value 0.1 173 44 0 293 - -3 334
Roof U-value 0.13 174 11 0 295 - -1 305
Floor U-value 0.14 170 205 0 288 - -14 479
Floor U-value 0.22 173 118 0 293 - -8 402
Floor U-value 0.22 173 194 0 293 - -14 473
Floor U-value 0.28 175 190 0 296 - -13 473
Window U-value 0.9 162 93 0 274 - 0 368
Window U-value 1.4 165 79 0 280 - 0 359
Window U-value 1.6 168 77 0 285 - 0 361
Heating Source ASHP 101 107 9 237 - -6 347
Heating Source Gas + SWH 129 138 16 150 - -8 297
Heating Source Gas 142 40 10 161 - -2 210
Detached Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 156 146 0 265 - -10 401
Wall U-Value 0.22 162 134 0 275 - -9 399
Wall U-Value 0.37 172 87 0 291 - -6 373
Roof U-value 0.1 184 44 0 310 - -3 351
Roof U-value 0.13 185 11 0 312 - -1 322
Floor U-value 0.14 181 205 0 306 - -14 496
Floor U-value 0.22 184 118 0 310 - -8 419
Floor U-value 0.22 184 194 0 310 - -14 490
Floor U-value 0.28 186 190 0 313 - -13 490
Window U-value 0.9 173 93 0 292 - 0 386
Window U-value 1.4 176 79 0 298 - 0 376
Window U-value 1.6 179 77 0 302 - 0 379
Heating Source ASHP 106 107 9 250 - -6 359
Heating Source Gas + SWH 137 138 16 158 - -8 305
Heating Source Gas 150 40 10 170 - -2 218
Semi-
detached Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 155 122 0 266 - -9 380
Wall U-Value 0.16 157 101 0 270 - -7 364
Wall U-Value 0.31 164 11 0 281 - -1 292
Roof U-value 0.1 165 45 0 282 - -3 324
Roof U-value 0.13 166 11 0 284 - -1 294
Floor U-value 0.14 163 200 0 279 - -14 464
Floor U-value 0.22 165 115 0 283 - -8 390
Floor U-value 0.22 165 189 0 283 - -13 459
Floor U-value 0.28 167 186 0 286 - -13 459
Window U-value 0.9 152 97 0 261 - 0 358
Window U-value 1.4 156 82 0 268 - 0 350
Window U-value 1.6 159 80 0 273 - 0 353
Heating Source ASHP 99 120 11 236 - -7 360
Heating Source Gas + SWH 121 172 21 145 - -10 328
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Heating Source Gas 137 48 13 160 - -3 218
Semi-
detached Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 156 98 0 268 - -7 359
Wall U-Value 0.22 160 90 0 275 - -6 358
Wall U-Value 0.37 167 59 0 286 - -4 341
Roof U-value 0.1 172 45 0 294 - -3 336
Roof U-value 0.13 173 11 0 295 - -1 306
Floor U-value 0.14 170 200 0 291 - -14 476
Floor U-value 0.22 173 115 0 295 - -8 402
Floor U-value 0.22 173 189 0 295 - -13 471
Floor U-value 0.28 175 186 0 298 - -13 471
Window U-value 0.9 159 97 0 273 - 0 371
Window U-value 1.4 164 82 0 280 - 0 362
Window U-value 1.6 167 80 0 285 - 0 365
Heating Source ASHP 103 120 11 244 - -7 369
Heating Source Gas + SWH 127 172 21 151 - -10 334
Heating Source Gas 143 48 13 165 - -3 224
Terraced Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 163 114 0 283 - -8 390
Wall U-Value 0.16 166 94 0 287 - -7 375
Wall U-Value 0.31 172 11 0 297 - -1 307
Roof U-value 0.1 172 45 0 297 - -3 339
Roof U-value 0.13 173 11 0 298 - -1 309
Floor U-value 0.14 170 200 0 294 - -14 479
Floor U-value 0.22 173 115 0 298 - -8 405
Floor U-value 0.22 173 189 0 298 - -13 473
Floor U-value 0.28 175 186 0 301 - -13 474
Window U-value 0.9 157 104 0 274 - 0 377
Window U-value 1.4 162 87 0 281 - 0 369
Window U-value 1.6 165 85 0 286 - 0 371
Heating Source ASHP 103 155 14 249 - -9 410
Heating Source Gas + SWH 122 215 27 150 - -12 379
Heating Source Gas 142 61 17 168 - -3 242
Terraced Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 164 92 0 285 - -6 370
Wall U-Value 0.22 168 84 0 291 - -6 370
Wall U-Value 0.37 175 55 0 301 - -4 353
Roof U-value 0.1 179 45 0 308 - -3 350
Roof U-value 0.13 180 11 0 309 - -1 320
Floor U-value 0.14 177 200 0 304 - -14 490
Floor U-value 0.22 179 115 0 309 - -8 416
Floor U-value 0.22 179 189 0 309 - -13 484
Floor U-value 0.28 181 186 0 312 - -13 484
Window U-value 0.9 164 104 0 285 - 0 388
Window U-value 1.4 169 87 0 292 - 0 380
Window U-value 1.6 172 85 0 297 - 0 382
Heating Source ASHP 107 155 14 257 - -9 418
Heating Source Gas + SWH 127 215 27 155 - -12 385
Heating Source Gas 147 61 17 173 - -3 248
Mid-Floor
Flat Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 183 54 0 478 - -4 528
Wall U-Value 0.16 185 44 0 483 - -3 524
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Wall U-Value 0.31 190 5 0 497 - 0 502
Window U-value 0.9 154 101 0 402 - 0 503
Window U-value 1.4 164 85 0 429 - 0 514
Window U-value 1.6 169 83 0 442 - 0 525
Heating Source ASHP 84 164 17 219 - -9 390
Heating Source Gas + SWH 93 237 32 123 - -13 379
Heating Source Gas 116 65 20 143 - -4 225
Mid-Floor
Flat Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 184 43 0 480 - -3 520
Wall U-Value 0.22 187 40 0 489 - -3 525
Wall U-Value 0.37 192 26 0 503 - -2 527
Window U-value 0.9 159 101 0 416 - 0 518
Window U-value 1.4 170 85 0 444 - 0 529
Window U-value 1.6 175 83 0 457 - 0 540
Heating Source ASHP 85 164 17 223 - -9 395
Heating Source Gas + SWH 96 237 32 126 - -13 382
Heating Source Gas 118 65 20 146 - -4 228
Top-Floor
Flat Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 244 54 0 638 - -4 688
Wall U-Value 0.16 246 44 0 643 - -3 684
Wall U-Value 0.31 252 5 0 658 - 0 662
Roof U-value 0.11 228 155 0 595 - -11 740
Roof U-value 0.13 231 149 0 605 - -10 743
Window U-value 0.9 214 101 0 560 - 0 662
Window U-value 1.4 225 85 0 588 - 0 673
Window U-value 1.6 230 83 0 602 - 0 685
Heating Source ASHP 101 180 17 265 - -10 452
Heating Source Gas + SWH 122 242 32 153 - -14 414
Heating Source Gas 145 71 20 173 - -4 260
Top-Floor
Flat Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 245 43 0 640 - -3 680
Wall U-Value 0.22 248 40 0 649 - -3 686
Wall U-Value 0.37 254 26 0 664 - -2 688
Roof U-value 0.11 234 155 0 611 - -11 755
Roof U-value 0.13 237 149 0 620 - -10 759
Window U-value 0.9 220 101 0 576 - 0 677
Window U-value 1.4 231 85 0 603 - 0 689
Window U-value 1.6 236 83 0 618 - 0 700
Heating Source ASHP 103 180 17 269 - -10 456
Heating Source Gas + SWH 125 242 32 156 - -14 417
Heating Source Gas 148 71 20 176 - -4 263
Apartment
block Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 205 54 0 537 - -4 587
Wall U-Value 0.16 207 44 0 541 - -3 583
Wall U-Value 0.31 213 5 0 556 - 0 560
Roof U-value 0.11 214 26 0 560 - -2 584
Roof U-value 0.13 215 25 0 562 - -2 585
Floor U-value 0.14 213 67 0 557 - -5 619
Floor U-value 0.22 215 38 0 561 - -3 597
Floor U-value 0.22 215 63 0 561 - -4 620
Floor U-value 0.28 216 62 0 565 - -4 622
Window U-value 0.9 176 101 0 460 - 0 561
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Window U-value 1.4 186 85 0 487 - 0 572
Window U-value 1.6 192 83 0 501 - 0 584
Heating Source ASHP 90 169 17 236 - -9 412
Heating Source Gas + SWH 104 239 32 134 - -13 391
Heating Source Gas 126 67 20 154 - -4 237
Apartment
block Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 206 43 0 538 - -3 579
Wall U-Value 0.22 209 40 0 547 - -3 584
Wall U-Value 0.37 215 26 0 561 - -2 586
Roof U-value 0.11 220 26 0 576 - -2 600
Roof U-value 0.13 221 25 0 577 - -2 600
Floor U-value 0.14 219 67 0 572 - -5 634
Floor U-value 0.22 221 38 0 577 - -3 612
Floor U-value 0.22 221 63 0 577 - -4 635
Floor U-value 0.28 222 62 0 580 - -4 638
Window U-value 0.9 182 101 0 475 - 0 576
Window U-value 1.4 192 85 0 502 - 0 587
Window U-value 1.6 197 83 0 516 - 0 599
Heating Source ASHP 92 169 17 240 - -9 417
Heating Source Gas + SWH 106 239 32 137 - -13 394
Heating Source Gas 129 67 20 157 - -4 240
Table 5.7d: Financial Costs (Central energy price, 10% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Bungalow Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 198 139 0 202 - -4 337
Wall U-Value 0.16 201 115 0 205 - -4 316
Wall U-Value 0.31 209 13 0 212 - 0 224
Roof U-value 0.1 202 90 0 206 - -3 293
Roof U-value 0.13 204 23 0 207 - -1 229
Floor U-value 0.14 198 399 0 202 - -13 588
Floor U-value 0.22 203 230 0 207 - -7 429
Floor U-value 0.22 203 378 0 207 - -12 573
Floor U-value 0.28 207 371 0 210 - -12 570
Window U-value 0.9 200 89 0 204 - 0 293
Window U-value 1.4 204 75 0 207 - 0 282
Window U-value 1.6 206 73 0 209 - 0 283
Heating Source ASHP 123 131 10 187 - -4 324
Heating Source Gas + SWH 154 181 19 110 - -5 305
Heating Source Gas 173 51 12 120 - -1 182
Bungalow Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 199 112 0 203 - -4 312
Wall U-Value 0.22 204 103 0 208 - -3 307
Wall U-Value 0.37 212 67 0 215 - -2 280
Roof U-value 0.1 210 90 0 213 - -3 300
Roof U-value 0.13 212 23 0 215 - -1 237
Floor U-value 0.14 206 399 0 209 - -13 596
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Floor U-value 0.22 211 230 0 214 - -7 437
Floor U-value 0.22 211 378 0 214 - -12 580
Floor U-value 0.28 215 371 0 218 - -12 577
Window U-value 0.9 208 89 0 212 - 0 301
Window U-value 1.4 212 75 0 215 - 0 290
Window U-value 1.6 214 73 0 217 - 0 290
Heating Source ASHP 128 131 10 193 - -4 330
Heating Source Gas + SWH 160 181 19 114 - -5 309
Heating Source Gas 179 51 12 123 - -1 186
Detached Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 154 181 0 157 - -6 333
Wall U-Value 0.16 158 150 0 160 - -5 305
Wall U-Value 0.31 168 17 0 170 - -1 186
Roof U-value 0.1 173 44 0 175 - -1 218
Roof U-value 0.13 174 11 0 176 - 0 187
Floor U-value 0.14 170 205 0 172 - -6 370
Floor U-value 0.22 173 118 0 175 - -4 289
Floor U-value 0.22 173 194 0 175 - -6 362
Floor U-value 0.28 175 190 0 177 - -6 361
Window U-value 0.9 162 93 0 164 - 0 257
Window U-value 1.4 165 79 0 167 - 0 246
Window U-value 1.6 168 77 0 170 - 0 246
Heating Source ASHP 101 97 7 152 - -3 253
Heating Source Gas + SWH 129 126 12 91 - -3 226
Heating Source Gas 142 37 8 98 - -1 141
Detached Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 156 146 0 158 - -5 300
Wall U-Value 0.22 162 134 0 164 - -4 294
Wall U-Value 0.37 172 87 0 174 - -3 259
Roof U-value 0.1 184 44 0 185 - -1 228
Roof U-value 0.13 185 11 0 186 - 0 197
Floor U-value 0.14 181 205 0 182 - -6 380
Floor U-value 0.22 184 118 0 185 - -4 299
Floor U-value 0.22 184 194 0 185 - -6 372
Floor U-value 0.28 186 190 0 187 - -6 371
Window U-value 0.9 173 93 0 174 - 0 268
Window U-value 1.4 176 79 0 178 - 0 256
Window U-value 1.6 179 77 0 180 - 0 257
Heating Source ASHP 106 97 7 160 - -3 261
Heating Source Gas + SWH 137 126 12 96 - -3 231
Heating Source Gas 150 37 8 103 - -1 146
Semi-
detached Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 155 122 0 159 - -4 278
Wall U-Value 0.16 157 101 0 162 - -3 259
Wall U-Value 0.31 164 11 0 168 - 0 179
Roof U-value 0.1 165 45 0 169 - -1 212
Roof U-value 0.13 166 11 0 170 - 0 181
Floor U-value 0.14 163 200 0 167 - -6 360
Floor U-value 0.22 165 115 0 169 - -4 281
Floor U-value 0.22 165 189 0 169 - -6 352
Floor U-value 0.28 167 186 0 171 - -6 351
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Window U-value 0.9 152 97 0 156 - 0 254
Window U-value 1.4 156 82 0 160 - 0 242
Window U-value 1.6 159 80 0 163 - 0 243
Heating Source ASHP 99 110 8 151 - -3 266
Heating Source Gas + SWH 121 157 16 88 - -4 257
Heating Source Gas 137 44 10 97 - -1 150
Semi-
detached Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 156 98 0 160 - -3 255
Wall U-Value 0.22 160 90 0 164 - -3 252
Wall U-Value 0.37 167 59 0 171 - -2 228
Roof U-value 0.1 172 45 0 176 - -1 219
Roof U-value 0.13 173 11 0 177 - 0 188
Floor U-value 0.14 170 200 0 174 - -6 367
Floor U-value 0.22 173 115 0 176 - -4 288
Floor U-value 0.22 173 189 0 176 - -6 359
Floor U-value 0.28 175 186 0 178 - -6 358
Window U-value 0.9 159 97 0 164 - 0 261
Window U-value 1.4 164 82 0 168 - 0 250
Window U-value 1.6 167 80 0 170 - 0 250
Heating Source ASHP 103 110 8 156 - -3 271
Heating Source Gas + SWH 127 157 16 92 - -4 261
Heating Source Gas 143 44 10 100 - -1 153
Terraced Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 163 114 0 170 - -4 281
Wall U-Value 0.16 166 94 0 172 - -3 263
Wall U-Value 0.31 172 11 0 178 - 0 188
Roof U-value 0.1 172 45 0 178 - -1 221
Roof U-value 0.13 173 11 0 179 - 0 190
Floor U-value 0.14 170 200 0 176 - -6 369
Floor U-value 0.22 173 115 0 178 - -4 290
Floor U-value 0.22 173 189 0 178 - -6 361
Floor U-value 0.28 175 186 0 180 - -6 360
Window U-value 0.9 157 104 0 164 - 0 268
Window U-value 1.4 162 87 0 169 - 0 256
Window U-value 1.6 165 85 0 171 - 0 256
Heating Source ASHP 103 141 11 159 - -4 308
Heating Source Gas + SWH 122 196 21 91 - -5 303
Heating Source Gas 142 56 13 102 - -2 169
Terraced Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 164 92 0 171 - -3 260
Wall U-Value 0.22 168 84 0 174 - -3 256
Wall U-Value 0.37 175 55 0 180 - -2 234
Roof U-value 0.1 179 45 0 184 - -1 228
Roof U-value 0.13 180 11 0 185 - 0 196
Floor U-value 0.14 177 200 0 182 - -6 376
Floor U-value 0.22 179 115 0 185 - -4 296
Floor U-value 0.22 179 189 0 185 - -6 368
Floor U-value 0.28 181 186 0 187 - -6 366
Window U-value 0.9 164 104 0 171 - 0 274
Window U-value 1.4 169 87 0 175 - 0 262
Window U-value 1.6 172 85 0 178 - 0 263
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Heating Source ASHP 107 141 11 165 - -4 313
Heating Source Gas + SWH 127 196 21 94 - -5 306
Heating Source Gas 147 56 13 105 - -2 172
Mid-Floor
Flat Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 183 54 0 307 - -2 359
Wall U-Value 0.16 185 44 0 310 - -1 353
Wall U-Value 0.31 190 5 0 319 - 0 324
Window U-value 0.9 154 101 0 258 - 0 359
Window U-value 1.4 164 85 0 275 - 0 361
Window U-value 1.6 169 83 0 284 - 0 367
Heating Source ASHP 84 150 13 140 - -4 299
Heating Source Gas + SWH 93 216 25 76 - -6 311
Heating Source Gas 116 59 16 88 - -2 161
Mid-Floor
Flat Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 184 43 0 308 - -1 350
Wall U-Value 0.22 187 40 0 314 - -1 352
Wall U-Value 0.37 192 26 0 323 - -1 348
Window U-value 0.9 159 101 0 267 - 0 369
Window U-value 1.4 170 85 0 285 - 0 370
Window U-value 1.6 175 83 0 294 - 0 377
Heating Source ASHP 85 150 13 143 - -4 302
Heating Source Gas + SWH 96 216 25 77 - -6 312
Heating Source Gas 118 59 16 89 - -2 163
Top-Floor
Flat Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 244 54 0 410 - -2 462
Wall U-Value 0.16 246 44 0 413 - -1 456
Wall U-Value 0.31 252 5 0 422 - 0 427
Roof U-value 0.11 228 155 0 382 - -5 533
Roof U-value 0.13 231 149 0 388 - -5 532
Window U-value 0.9 214 101 0 360 - 0 461
Window U-value 1.4 225 85 0 377 - 0 463
Window U-value 1.6 230 83 0 386 - 0 469
Heating Source ASHP 101 164 13 170 - -5 343
Heating Source Gas + SWH 122 221 25 94 - -6 333
Heating Source Gas 145 64 16 105 - -2 183
Top-Floor
Flat Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 245 43 0 411 - -1 453
Wall U-Value 0.22 248 40 0 417 - -1 455
Wall U-Value 0.37 254 26 0 426 - -1 451
Roof U-value 0.11 234 155 0 392 - -5 543
Roof U-value 0.13 237 149 0 398 - -5 542
Window U-value 0.9 220 101 0 370 - 0 471
Window U-value 1.4 231 85 0 387 - 0 473
Window U-value 1.6 236 83 0 397 - 0 479
Heating Source ASHP 103 164 13 173 - -5 346
Heating Source Gas + SWH 125 221 25 95 - -6 335
Heating Source Gas 148 64 16 107 - -2 185
Apartment
block Cavity
Wall U-Value 0.11 205 54 0 345 - -2 397
Wall U-Value 0.16 207 44 0 348 - -1 391
Wall U-Value 0.31 213 5 0 357 - 0 362
Roof U-value 0.11 214 26 0 360 - -1 385
Roof U-value 0.13 215 25 0 361 - -1 385
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Dwelling
Type
Wall
Type Package Value
PE
(kWh/m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Maintenance Energy
Floor U-value 0.14 213 67 0 358 - -2 422
Floor U-value 0.22 215 38 0 360 - -1 398
Floor U-value 0.22 215 63 0 360 - -2 421
Floor U-value 0.28 216 62 0 363 - -2 422
Window U-value 0.9 176 101 0 295 - 0 396
Window U-value 1.4 186 85 0 313 - 0 398
Window U-value 1.6 192 83 0 321 - 0 404
Heating Source ASHP 90 155 13 151 - -4 314
Heating Source Gas + SWH 104 218 25 82 - -6 319
Heating Source Gas 126 61 16 94 - -2 169
Apartment
block Solid
Wall U-Value 0.13 206 43 0 346 - -1 388
Wall U-Value 0.22 209 40 0 351 - -1 390
Wall U-Value 0.37 215 26 0 360 - -1 386
Roof U-value 0.11 220 26 0 370 - -1 395
Roof U-value 0.13 221 25 0 371 - -1 395
Floor U-value 0.14 219 67 0 368 - -2 432
Floor U-value 0.22 221 38 0 370 - -1 407
Floor U-value 0.22 221 63 0 370 - -2 431
Floor U-value 0.28 222 62 0 372 - -2 432
Window U-value 0.9 182 101 0 305 - 0 406
Window U-value 1.4 192 85 0 322 - 0 408
Window U-value 1.6 197 83 0 331 - 0 414
Heating Source ASHP 92 155 13 154 - -4 317
Heating Source Gas + SWH 106 218 25 84 - -6 320
Heating Source Gas 129 61 16 96 - -2 171
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5.3 Existing Buildings – Analysis of Packages
The costs and underpinning assumptions are the same as those in Section 5.2. Additional data on costs
for specific measures included in the packages is summarised in Table 5.8.
Table 5.8: Elemental Capital Costs per Building – Existing build, Packages (varying components only) (EUR)
Heating system:
Building Type
Gas Boiler
with
radiators
(EUR/system)
ASHP with
low
temperature
radiators
(EUR/system)
Biomass Boiler
with radiators
(EUR/system)
High heat
retention
storage heaters
(EUR/system)
Package 1 Package 2 Package 3 Package 4
Bungalow €3,100 €8,314 €19,596 -
Detached €3,525 €9,847 €22,524 -
Semi-detached €3,250 €8,526 €20,486 -
Terraced €3,100 €8,314 €19,596 -
Mid-Floor Flat €2,685 €7,205 €6,250 €4,175
Top-Floor Flat €3,000 €8,102 €6,250 €4,175
Apartment building
(costs per unit)
€2,790 €7,504 €6,250 €4,175
Controls:
Time and
temperature
zone control,
weather
compensation,
interlock
Time and
temperature
zone control
Time and
temperature
zone control,
weather
compensation,
interlock
Time and
temperature
zone controls
with weather
and load
compensation
Package 1 Package 2 Package 3 Package 4
€1,000 €650 €1,000 €700
Hot water cylinder:
Package 1 Package 2 Package 3 Package 4
€0 €1,450 €1,450 €0
Ventilation:
Building Type Extract fans Whole house MEV
Bungalow € 0 €3,228
Detached € 0 €4,243
Semi € 0 €3,736
Terraced € 0 €3,228
Mid-Floor Flat € 0 €2,314
Top-Floor Flat € 0 €2,314
Apartment building
(costs per unit)
€ 0 €2,314
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Lighting:
Building Type
Luminaire efficacy
65 l/W
Luminaire efficacy
95 l/W
Bungalow € 0 € 52
Detached € 0 € 80
Semi € 0 € 63
Terraced € 0 € 48
Mid-Floor Flat € 0 € 41
Top-Floor Flat € 0 € 41
Apartment building
(costs per unit)
€ 0 € 41
Hot water demand:
Building Type
Shower flow rate
of 12l/min
Shower flow rate of
6l/min
Waste Water heat
Recovery
Bungalow € 0 €90 €2,335
Detached € 0 €270 €2,530
Semi € 0 €180 €2,530
Terraced € 0 €90 €2,530
Mid-Floor Flat € 0 €90 €2,335
Top-Floor Flat € 0 €90 €2,335
Apartment building
(costs per unit)
€ 0 €90 €2,335
Photovoltaics:
PV
Building Type 0% 10% 20%
Bungalow - € 3,784 € 5,339
Detached - € 3,303 € 4,906
Semi - € 2,963 € 4,225
Terraced €2,656 €3,623
Mid-Floor Flat - € 329 € 657
Top-Floor Flat - € 329 € 657
Apartment building
(costs per unit) - € 329 € 657
The following tables summarise the results of the cost calculations for the most cost-optimal packages in each of the seven reference buildings. Table 5.6 relates to the macroeconomic calculations and Table 5.7 relate to the financial calculations.
Table 5.9a / Table 5.10a: Central energy price, central discount factors
Table 5.9b / Table 5.10b: Low energy price, central discount factors
Table 5.9c / Table 5.10c: High energy price, central discount factors
Table 5.9d / Table 5.10d: Central energy price, alternative discount factors
Table 5.9e: Central energy price, central discount factor, alternative primary energy factor Table 5.9f: Central energy price, central discount factor, alternative cost of carbon
The sensitivity analysis shows the following.
Discount rate and Energy Price: Low energy prices, reduce the cost of energy over the
calculation period. The main impact of this is that it makes solutions with higher primary
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energy demand relatively more attractive. The reverse is true when increasing the energy
prices and reducing the discount rate. A key impact of this sensitivity analysis is that, in some
cases, it changes the amount of PV in the cost optimal solution.
Primary emission factor (PEF): The reduced PEF in the sensitivity case changes the cost
optimum primary energy without changing the optimum technology for the lowest cost
solution.
Price of carbon: The sensitivity case for the price of carbon has minimal impact on the overall
macroeconomic costs and does not impact on the cost optimal level.
Table 5.9a: Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Bungalow
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 583 14 60 1 -41 617
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 414 14 71 2 -23 478
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 22 319 14 91 3 -21 406
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 28 253 14 103 3 -13 360
2 Gas 20% 2 2 60 298 17 41 7 -26 337
5 Gas 20% 2 2 77 225 17 55 9 -26 280
4 Gas 20% 2 2 90 159 17 66 10 -18 234
4 Gas 10% 1 1 125 136 17 107 12 -15 256
4 Gas 0% 2 2 143 89 17 128 14 -9 240
4 Gas 0% 1 1 151 86 17 138 14 -9 246
Detached
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 15 491 9 57 2 -34 525
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 22 312 9 69 2 -14 379
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 33 220 9 89 3 -13 309
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 184 9 99 4 -9 287
2 Gas 20% 2 2 61 224 11 49 6 -16 274
5 Gas 20% 2 2 79 148 11 63 8 -16 214
4 Gas 20% 2 2 90 112 11 72 9 -12 193
4 Gas 10% 2 2 103 99 11 88 10 -10 198
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 70 11 104 11 -6 190
4 Gas 0% 1 1 122 64 11 110 12 -6 190
Semi-
Detached
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 16 476 12 60 2 -29 520
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 22 332 12 70 2 -15 402
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 33 233 12 92 3 -13 327
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 197 12 101 4 -9 305
2 Gas 20% 2 2 57 234 14 46 6 -17 283
5 Gas 20% 2 2 76 155 14 62 8 -17 221
4 Gas 20% 2 2 86 118 14 71 9 -13 199
4 Gas 20% 1 1 93 113 14 79 9 -13 202
4 Gas 0% 2 2 112 72 14 102 11 -7 192
4 Gas 0% 1 1 120 66 14 110 11 -7 195
Terraced
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 524 15 71 2 -30 582
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 25 383 15 79 2 -16 464
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 37 272 15 103 4 -14 380
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 236 15 112 4 -9 357
2 Gas 20% 2 2 59 255 18 50 6 -19 311
5 Gas 20% 2 2 79 170 18 67 8 -19 245
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
4 Gas 20% 2 2 89 134 18 75 9 -15 222
4 Gas 10% 2 2 102 120 18 90 10 -13 226
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 82 18 106 11 -8 210
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 78 18 116 12 -8 217
Mid-floor
Apartment
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 31 408 18 84 2 -15 497
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 311 18 93 3 -7 419
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 282 18 99 3 -4 398
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 263 18 110 3 -2 392
3 Gas 20% 3 3 50 300 22 51 4 -20 358
3 Gas 20% 2 2 53 272 22 54 5 -18 334
2 Gas 20% 2 2 65 175 22 62 6 -10 255
1 Gas 20% 2 2 76 156 22 72 7 -8 248
1 Gas 0% 2 2 85 145 22 82 7 -6 250
1 Gas 0% 1 1 95 140 22 93 8 -6 258
Top-floor
Apartment
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 36 561 18 94 3 -31 645
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 41 424 18 108 3 -15 539
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 46 327 18 120 3 -7 462
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 49 299 18 126 4 -4 442
6 Biomass 20% 2 2 72 357 3 65 1 -25 400
5 Biomass 20% 2 2 85 260 3 74 1 -17 321
5 Gas 20% 2 2 93 180 22 86 8 -10 286
4 Gas 20% 2 2 107 161 22 97 10 -8 281
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 150 22 107 10 -7 283
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 145 22 118 11 -7 290
Apartment
Block Cavity
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 34 436 18 90 2 -17 530
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 39 316 18 103 3 -7 434
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 288 18 109 3 -4 414
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 47 269 18 120 3 -2 408
3 Gas 20% 3 3 57 325 22 57 5 -23 386
6 Gas 20% 2 2 63 273 22 62 6 -18 345
5 Gas 20% 2 2 75 176 22 71 7 -10 266
4 Gas 20% 2 2 87 157 22 81 8 -8 260
4 Gas 0% 2 2 96 147 22 91 8 -6 262
4 Gas 0% 1 1 106 142 22 103 9 -6 269
Bungalow
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 580 14 59 1 -41 614
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 9 493 14 67 2 -33 544
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 18 421 14 83 2 -33 487
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 29 301 14 105 3 -19 404
2 Gas 20% 2 2 56 377 17 38 7 -36 403
5 Gas 20% 2 2 73 304 17 52 8 -36 346
4 Gas 20% 2 2 92 207 17 68 10 -24 278
4 Gas 10% 1 1 127 183 17 109 13 -21 301
4 Gas 0% 2 2 145 137 17 130 14 -14 284
4 Gas 0% 1 1 154 133 17 140 15 -14 290
Detached
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 15 487 9 55 2 -33 520
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 21 399 9 68 2 -26 453
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 30 323 9 85 3 -26 394
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 39 246 9 102 4 -16 345
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
4 ASHP 10% 2 2 53 232 9 118 5 -14 350
5 Gas 20% 2 2 74 251 11 59 8 -29 300
4 Gas 20% 2 2 93 175 11 75 10 -20 251
4 Gas 20% 1 1 99 168 11 82 10 -20 251
4 Gas 0% 2 2 119 132 11 106 12 -14 247
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 126 11 113 12 -14 248
Semi-
Detached
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 16 474 12 59 2 -29 517
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 402 12 67 2 -23 459
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 31 302 12 89 3 -22 385
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 39 239 12 103 4 -14 344
2 Gas 20% 2 2 53 303 14 43 6 -26 341
5 Gas 20% 2 2 72 224 14 59 7 -26 279
4 Gas 20% 2 2 88 160 14 73 9 -18 238
4 Gas 10% 2 2 102 146 14 88 10 -16 243
4 Gas 0% 2 2 115 114 14 104 11 -12 231
4 Gas 0% 1 1 122 108 14 112 12 -12 234
Terraced
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 522 15 70 2 -30 579
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 23 448 15 76 2 -24 518
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 35 337 15 100 3 -22 434
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 43 275 15 113 4 -14 394
2 Gas 20% 2 2 56 320 18 47 6 -27 365
5 Gas 20% 2 2 76 235 18 64 8 -27 299
4 Gas 20% 2 2 91 173 18 77 9 -19 258
4 Gas 10% 2 2 105 159 18 92 10 -17 263
4 Gas 0% 2 2 118 121 18 108 11 -12 246
4 Gas 0% 1 1 127 117 18 118 12 -12 253
Mid-floor
Apartment
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 31 407 18 83 2 -15 496
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 342 18 92 3 -10 444
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 37 313 18 98 3 -8 424
3 Gas 20% 3 3 50 299 22 51 4 -20 356
3 Gas 20% 2 2 53 271 22 53 5 -18 333
2 Gas 20% 2 2 64 205 22 61 6 -13 280
1 Gas 20% 2 2 77 174 22 73 7 -10 266
1 Gas 10% 2 2 82 169 22 78 7 -9 266
1 Gas 0% 2 2 86 163 22 83 8 -8 267
1 Gas 0% 1 1 96 159 22 94 8 -8 275
Top-floor
Apartment
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 560 18 94 3 -31 643
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 41 423 18 107 3 -15 537
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 48 329 18 124 4 -8 467
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 55 298 18 139 4 -4 455
6 Biomass 20% 3 3 69 385 3 62 1 -28 422
6 Gas 20% 2 2 78 276 22 75 7 -18 361
5 Gas 20% 2 2 91 211 22 84 8 -14 311
4 Gas 20% 2 2 108 179 22 98 10 -10 299
4 Gas 0% 2 2 117 169 22 108 10 -9 300
4 Gas 0% 1 1 126 164 22 119 11 -9 308
Apartment
Block Hollow
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 34 435 18 90 2 -17 528
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 39 347 18 102 3 -10 459
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(kWh/
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Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Block Wall –
30 year calc
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 41 318 18 108 3 -8 439
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 47 287 18 121 3 -4 426
6 Gas 20% 2 2 62 272 22 61 6 -18 343
5 Gas 20% 2 2 74 207 22 70 7 -14 291
4 Gas 20% 2 2 89 176 22 82 8 -10 278
4 Gas 10% 2 2 93 170 22 87 8 -9 278
4 Gas 0% 2 2 97 165 22 92 9 -9 279
4 Gas 0% 1 1 107 160 22 103 9 -8 287
Table 5.9b: Macroeconomic Costs (Low energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Bungalow
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 583 14 47 1 -41 604
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 414 14 56 2 -23 463
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 22 319 14 72 3 -21 387
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 28 253 14 81 3 -13 338
2 Gas 20% 2 2 60 298 17 24 7 -26 320
5 Gas 20% 2 2 77 225 17 34 9 -26 258
4 Gas 20% 2 2 90 159 17 41 10 -18 209
4 Gas 10% 1 1 125 136 17 73 12 -15 223
4 Gas 0% 2 2 143 89 17 91 14 -9 202
4 Gas 0% 1 1 151 86 17 98 14 -9 206
Detached
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 15 491 9 45 2 -34 513
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 22 312 9 55 2 -14 364
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 33 220 9 70 3 -13 290
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 184 9 78 4 -9 267
2 Gas 20% 2 2 61 224 11 32 6 -16 257
5 Gas 20% 2 2 79 148 11 42 8 -16 193
4 Gas 20% 2 2 90 112 11 48 9 -12 169
4 Gas 10% 2 2 103 99 11 61 10 -10 171
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 70 11 73 11 -6 159
4 Gas 0% 1 1 122 64 11 79 12 -6 158
Semi-
Detached
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 16 476 12 48 2 -29 507
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 22 332 12 55 2 -15 387
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 33 233 12 73 3 -13 308
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 197 12 80 4 -9 284
2 Gas 20% 2 2 57 234 14 30 6 -17 267
5 Gas 20% 2 2 76 155 14 41 8 -17 201
4 Gas 20% 2 2 86 118 14 47 9 -13 176
4 Gas 20% 1 1 93 113 14 54 9 -13 177
4 Gas 0% 2 2 112 72 14 72 11 -7 163
4 Gas 0% 1 1 120 66 14 79 11 -7 164
Terraced
Cavity Wall
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 524 15 56 2 -30 567
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 25 383 15 63 2 -16 447
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 37 272 15 81 4 -14 359
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(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
– 30 year
calc
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 236 15 88 4 -9 334
2 Gas 20% 2 2 59 255 18 33 6 -19 294
5 Gas 20% 2 2 79 170 18 45 8 -19 223
4 Gas 20% 2 2 89 134 18 51 9 -15 198
4 Gas 10% 2 2 102 120 18 63 10 -13 199
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 82 18 76 11 -8 180
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 78 18 83 12 -8 184
Mid-floor
Apartment
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 31 408 18 67 2 -15 480
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 311 18 75 3 -7 400
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 282 18 80 3 -4 378
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 263 18 88 3 -2 370
3 Gas 20% 3 3 50 300 22 36 4 -20 343
3 Gas 20% 2 2 53 272 22 38 5 -18 319
2 Gas 20% 2 2 65 175 22 44 6 -10 237
1 Gas 20% 2 2 76 156 22 51 7 -8 227
1 Gas 0% 2 2 85 145 22 59 7 -6 227
1 Gas 0% 1 1 95 140 22 67 8 -6 232
Top-floor
Apartment
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 36 561 18 75 3 -31 626
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 41 424 18 86 3 -15 517
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 46 327 18 96 3 -7 438
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 49 299 18 100 4 -4 416
6 Biomass 20% 2 2 72 357 3 46 1 -25 381
5 Biomass 20% 2 2 85 260 3 53 1 -17 299
5 Gas 20% 2 2 93 180 22 60 8 -10 260
4 Gas 20% 2 2 107 161 22 68 10 -8 253
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 150 22 77 10 -7 252
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 145 22 85 11 -7 257
Apartment
Block Cavity
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 34 436 18 72 2 -17 512
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 39 316 18 82 3 -7 413
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 288 18 87 3 -4 392
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 47 269 18 96 3 -2 384
3 Gas 20% 3 3 57 325 22 41 5 -23 370
6 Gas 20% 2 2 63 273 22 44 6 -18 327
5 Gas 20% 2 2 75 176 22 50 7 -10 245
4 Gas 20% 2 2 87 157 22 57 8 -8 236
4 Gas 0% 2 2 96 147 22 65 8 -6 236
4 Gas 0% 1 1 106 142 22 74 9 -6 241
Bungalow
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 580 14 46 1 -41 601
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 9 493 14 53 2 -33 529
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 18 421 14 65 2 -33 470
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 29 301 14 83 3 -19 382
2 Gas 20% 2 2 56 377 17 22 7 -36 386
5 Gas 20% 2 2 73 304 17 31 8 -36 325
4 Gas 20% 2 2 92 207 17 42 10 -24 252
4 Gas 10% 1 1 127 183 17 74 13 -21 266
4 Gas 0% 2 2 145 137 17 92 14 -14 246
4 Gas 0% 1 1 154 133 17 99 15 -14 250
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 15 487 9 44 2 -33 509
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Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Detached
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 21 399 9 54 2 -26 439
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 30 323 9 67 3 -26 377
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 39 246 9 80 4 -16 324
4 ASHP 10% 2 2 53 232 9 93 5 -14 325
5 Gas 20% 2 2 74 251 11 39 8 -29 280
4 Gas 20% 2 2 93 175 11 50 10 -20 226
4 Gas 20% 1 1 99 168 11 55 10 -20 225
4 Gas 0% 2 2 119 132 11 75 12 -14 216
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 126 11 80 12 -14 215
Semi-
Detached
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 16 474 12 47 2 -29 505
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 402 12 53 2 -23 445
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 31 302 12 70 3 -22 366
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 39 239 12 82 4 -14 322
2 Gas 20% 2 2 53 303 14 28 6 -26 326
5 Gas 20% 2 2 72 224 14 39 7 -26 259
4 Gas 20% 2 2 88 160 14 49 9 -18 214
4 Gas 10% 2 2 102 146 14 61 10 -16 216
4 Gas 0% 2 2 115 114 14 74 11 -12 201
4 Gas 0% 1 1 122 108 14 80 12 -12 202
Terraced
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 522 15 55 2 -30 565
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 23 448 15 60 2 -24 502
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 35 337 15 79 3 -22 413
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 43 275 15 90 4 -14 370
2 Gas 20% 2 2 56 320 18 31 6 -27 349
5 Gas 20% 2 2 76 235 18 43 8 -27 278
4 Gas 20% 2 2 91 173 18 52 9 -19 234
4 Gas 10% 2 2 105 159 18 64 10 -17 235
4 Gas 0% 2 2 118 121 18 77 11 -12 215
4 Gas 0% 1 1 127 117 18 84 12 -12 220
Mid-floor
Apartment
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 31 407 18 67 2 -15 479
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 342 18 74 3 -10 426
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 37 313 18 78 3 -8 404
3 Gas 20% 3 3 50 299 22 36 4 -20 342
3 Gas 20% 2 2 53 271 22 38 5 -18 318
2 Gas 20% 2 2 64 205 22 43 6 -13 263
1 Gas 20% 2 2 77 174 22 51 7 -10 244
1 Gas 10% 2 2 82 169 22 55 7 -9 244
1 Gas 0% 2 2 86 163 22 60 8 -8 244
1 Gas 0% 1 1 96 159 22 68 8 -8 248
Top-floor
Apartment
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 560 18 75 3 -31 625
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 41 423 18 86 3 -15 516
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 48 329 18 99 4 -8 442
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 55 298 18 111 4 -4 427
6 Biomass 20% 3 3 69 385 3 44 1 -28 405
6 Gas 20% 2 2 78 276 22 53 7 -18 340
5 Gas 20% 2 2 91 211 22 59 8 -14 286
4 Gas 20% 2 2 108 179 22 69 10 -10 270
4 Gas 0% 2 2 117 169 22 77 10 -9 269
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
4 Gas 0% 1 1 126 164 22 85 11 -9 274
Apartment
Block Hollow
Block Wall –
30 year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 34 435 18 72 2 -17 510
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 39 347 18 81 3 -10 439
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 41 318 18 86 3 -8 417
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 47 287 18 97 3 -4 401
6 Gas 20% 2 2 62 272 22 44 6 -18 326
5 Gas 20% 2 2 74 207 22 49 7 -14 271
4 Gas 20% 2 2 89 176 22 58 8 -10 253
4 Gas 10% 2 2 93 170 22 62 8 -9 253
4 Gas 0% 2 2 97 165 22 66 9 -9 253
4 Gas 0% 1 1 107 160 22 74 9 -8 257
Table 5.9c: Macroeconomic Costs (High energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Bungalow
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 583 14 73 1 -41 630
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 414 14 86 2 -23 493
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 22 319 14 111 3 -21 425
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 28 253 14 125 3 -13 382
2 Gas 20% 2 2 60 298 17 58 7 -26 354
5 Gas 20% 2 2 77 225 17 77 9 -26 301
4 Gas 20% 2 2 90 159 17 90 10 -18 258
4 Gas 10% 1 1 125 136 17 140 12 -15 290
4 Gas 0% 2 2 143 89 17 165 14 -9 277
4 Gas 0% 1 1 151 86 17 177 14 -9 286
Detached
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 15 491 9 69 2 -34 537
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 22 312 9 84 2 -14 393
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 33 220 9 108 3 -13 327
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 184 9 120 4 -9 308
2 Gas 20% 2 2 61 224 11 65 6 -16 291
5 Gas 20% 2 2 79 148 11 84 8 -16 236
4 Gas 20% 2 2 90 112 11 96 9 -12 217
4 Gas 10% 2 2 103 99 11 115 10 -10 224
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 70 11 133 11 -6 219
4 Gas 0% 1 1 122 64 11 142 12 -6 222
Semi-
Detached
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 16 476 12 73 2 -29 532
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 22 332 12 85 2 -15 416
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 33 233 12 111 3 -13 346
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 197 12 123 4 -9 326
2 Gas 20% 2 2 57 234 14 62 6 -17 298
5 Gas 20% 2 2 76 155 14 83 8 -17 242
4 Gas 20% 2 2 86 118 14 94 9 -13 222
4 Gas 20% 1 1 93 113 14 104 9 -13 227
4 Gas 0% 2 2 112 72 14 131 11 -7 221
4 Gas 0% 1 1 120 66 14 141 11 -7 227
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Terraced
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 524 15 85 2 -30 597
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 25 383 15 95 2 -16 480
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 37 272 15 124 4 -14 401
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 236 15 135 4 -9 381
2 Gas 20% 2 2 59 255 18 67 6 -19 327
5 Gas 20% 2 2 79 170 18 88 8 -19 266
4 Gas 20% 2 2 89 134 18 99 9 -15 246
4 Gas 10% 2 2 102 120 18 118 10 -13 254
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 82 18 136 11 -8 240
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 78 18 149 12 -8 250
Mid-floor
Apartment
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 31 408 18 100 2 -15 514
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 311 18 112 3 -7 437
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 282 18 119 3 -4 418
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 263 18 132 3 -2 414
3 Gas 20% 3 3 50 300 22 66 4 -20 372
3 Gas 20% 2 2 53 272 22 69 5 -18 349
2 Gas 20% 2 2 65 175 22 80 6 -10 273
1 Gas 20% 2 2 76 156 22 92 7 -8 269
1 Gas 0% 2 2 85 145 22 105 7 -6 273
1 Gas 0% 1 1 95 140 22 119 8 -6 283
Top-floor
Apartment
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 36 561 18 113 3 -31 664
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 41 424 18 129 3 -15 560
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 46 327 18 143 3 -7 486
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 49 299 18 151 4 -4 467
6 Biomass 20% 2 2 72 357 3 84 1 -25 419
5 Biomass 20% 2 2 85 260 3 97 1 -17 343
5 Gas 20% 2 2 93 180 22 110 8 -10 311
4 Gas 20% 2 2 107 161 22 125 10 -8 310
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 150 22 138 10 -7 313
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 145 22 152 11 -7 324
Apartment
Block Cavity
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 34 436 18 108 2 -17 548
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 39 316 18 124 3 -7 455
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 288 18 131 3 -4 436
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 47 269 18 145 3 -2 433
3 Gas 20% 3 3 57 325 22 73 5 -23 402
6 Gas 20% 2 2 63 273 22 79 6 -18 362
5 Gas 20% 2 2 75 176 22 91 7 -10 287
4 Gas 20% 2 2 87 157 22 105 8 -8 284
4 Gas 0% 2 2 96 147 22 117 8 -6 288
4 Gas 0% 1 1 106 142 22 131 9 -6 298
Bungalow
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 580 14 72 1 -41 626
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 9 493 14 82 2 -33 558
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 18 421 14 101 2 -33 505
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 29 301 14 128 3 -19 427
2 Gas 20% 2 2 56 377 17 54 7 -36 419
5 Gas 20% 2 2 73 304 17 72 8 -36 366
4 Gas 20% 2 2 92 207 17 93 10 -24 303
4 Gas 10% 1 1 127 183 17 142 13 -21 334
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
4 Gas 0% 2 2 145 137 17 168 14 -14 321
4 Gas 0% 1 1 154 133 17 180 15 -14 330
Detached
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 15 487 9 67 2 -33 532
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 21 399 9 82 2 -26 468
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 30 323 9 102 3 -26 412
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 39 246 9 124 4 -16 367
4 ASHP 10% 2 2 53 232 9 142 5 -14 374
5 Gas 20% 2 2 74 251 11 79 8 -29 320
4 Gas 20% 2 2 93 175 11 100 10 -20 275
4 Gas 20% 1 1 99 168 11 108 10 -20 278
4 Gas 0% 2 2 119 132 11 137 12 -14 278
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 126 11 146 12 -14 280
Semi-
Detached
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 16 474 12 71 2 -29 529
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 402 12 81 2 -23 473
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 31 302 12 107 3 -22 403
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 39 239 12 125 4 -14 366
2 Gas 20% 2 2 53 303 14 58 6 -26 355
5 Gas 20% 2 2 72 224 14 79 7 -26 299
4 Gas 20% 2 2 88 160 14 96 9 -18 261
4 Gas 10% 2 2 102 146 14 115 10 -16 269
4 Gas 0% 2 2 115 114 14 133 11 -12 261
4 Gas 0% 1 1 122 108 14 144 12 -12 266
Terraced
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 522 15 84 2 -30 594
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 23 448 15 92 2 -24 534
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 35 337 15 120 3 -22 455
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 43 275 15 137 4 -14 418
2 Gas 20% 2 2 56 320 18 63 6 -27 381
5 Gas 20% 2 2 76 235 18 85 8 -27 320
4 Gas 20% 2 2 91 173 18 101 9 -19 283
4 Gas 10% 2 2 105 159 18 120 10 -17 291
4 Gas 0% 2 2 118 121 18 139 11 -12 277
4 Gas 0% 1 1 127 117 18 151 12 -12 287
Mid-floor
Apartment
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 31 407 18 100 2 -15 513
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 342 18 110 3 -10 462
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 37 313 18 118 3 -8 443
3 Gas 20% 3 3 50 299 22 65 4 -20 371
3 Gas 20% 2 2 53 271 22 69 5 -18 348
2 Gas 20% 2 2 64 205 22 79 6 -13 298
1 Gas 20% 2 2 77 174 22 94 7 -10 287
1 Gas 10% 2 2 82 169 22 100 7 -9 289
1 Gas 0% 2 2 86 163 22 106 8 -8 290
1 Gas 0% 1 1 96 159 22 120 8 -8 301
Top-floor
Apartment
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 560 18 112 3 -31 662
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 41 423 18 129 3 -15 559
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 48 329 18 149 4 -8 492
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 55 298 18 167 4 -4 483
6 Biomass 20% 3 3 69 385 3 80 1 -28 441
6 Gas 20% 2 2 78 276 22 96 7 -18 383
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
5 Gas 20% 2 2 91 211 22 109 8 -14 335
4 Gas 20% 2 2 108 179 22 127 10 -10 327
4 Gas 0% 2 2 117 169 22 139 10 -9 331
4 Gas 0% 1 1 126 164 22 153 11 -9 341
Apartment
Block Hollow
Block Wall –
30 year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 34 435 18 108 2 -17 546
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 39 347 18 122 3 -10 480
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 41 318 18 129 3 -8 461
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 47 287 18 146 3 -4 450
6 Gas 20% 2 2 62 272 22 79 6 -18 361
5 Gas 20% 2 2 74 207 22 90 7 -14 312
4 Gas 20% 2 2 89 176 22 106 8 -10 301
4 Gas 10% 2 2 93 170 22 112 8 -9 303
4 Gas 0% 2 2 97 165 22 118 9 -9 305
4 Gas 0% 1 1 107 160 22 132 9 -8 316
Table 5.9d: Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 3% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Bungalow
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 615 18 76 2 -72 639
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 441 18 90 2 -41 511
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 22 346 18 115 4 -37 445
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 28 280 18 130 4 -23 409
2 Gas 20% 2 2 60 316 22 52 9 -46 352
5 Gas 20% 2 2 77 243 22 69 11 -46 299
4 Gas 20% 2 2 90 177 22 82 13 -32 262
4 Gas 10% 1 1 125 150 22 134 16 -27 295
4 Gas 0% 2 2 143 97 22 161 18 -15 283
4 Gas 0% 1 1 151 93 22 173 19 -15 291
Detached
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 15 515 12 71 2 -59 542
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 22 331 12 88 3 -25 409
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 33 239 12 113 4 -23 345
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 204 12 125 5 -15 330
2 Gas 20% 2 2 61 237 14 61 8 -29 292
5 Gas 20% 2 2 79 161 14 80 11 -29 236
4 Gas 20% 2 2 90 125 14 91 12 -21 221
4 Gas 10% 2 2 103 109 14 110 13 -18 229
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 77 14 130 15 -11 224
4 Gas 0% 1 1 122 69 14 139 15 -11 225
Semi-
Detached
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 16 502 15 76 2 -51 544
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 22 354 15 88 3 -26 434
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 33 255 15 116 4 -23 367
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 218 15 128 5 -15 351
2 Gas 20% 2 2 57 248 18 58 8 -30 301
5 Gas 20% 2 2 76 168 18 78 10 -30 245
4 Gas 20% 2 2 86 132 18 89 12 -22 228
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
4 Gas 20% 1 1 93 125 18 99 12 -22 232
4 Gas 0% 2 2 112 79 18 128 14 -12 228
4 Gas 0% 1 1 120 72 18 138 15 -11 232
Terraced
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 556 19 89 3 -53 614
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 25 409 19 100 3 -28 503
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 37 298 19 129 5 -24 427
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 262 19 141 5 -16 411
2 Gas 20% 2 2 59 271 23 63 8 -33 332
5 Gas 20% 2 2 79 186 23 84 11 -33 271
4 Gas 20% 2 2 89 150 23 94 12 -25 254
4 Gas 10% 2 2 102 134 23 114 13 -22 262
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 90 23 133 14 -13 248
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 86 23 146 15 -13 257
Mid-floor
Apartment
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 31 434 23 105 3 -26 540
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 332 23 118 3 -11 465
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 303 23 125 4 -7 448
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 284 23 139 4 -4 446
3 Gas 20% 3 3 50 316 28 64 6 -35 378
3 Gas 20% 2 2 53 287 28 68 6 -31 357
2 Gas 20% 2 2 65 185 28 78 8 -17 282
1 Gas 20% 2 2 76 166 28 90 9 -13 279
1 Gas 0% 2 2 85 154 28 103 10 -11 284
1 Gas 0% 1 1 95 148 28 117 11 -11 293
Top-floor
Apartment
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 36 589 23 119 3 -55 679
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 41 452 23 136 4 -26 589
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 46 350 23 151 4 -11 517
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 49 321 23 158 5 -7 500
6 Biomass 20% 2 2 72 383 4 81 1 -44 425
5 Biomass 20% 2 2 85 281 4 93 1 -30 349
5 Gas 20% 2 2 93 191 28 107 11 -18 319
4 Gas 20% 2 2 107 172 28 122 13 -14 320
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 160 28 135 13 -12 324
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 154 28 149 15 -11 334
Apartment
Block Cavity
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 34 463 23 114 3 -31 572
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 39 338 23 130 4 -11 483
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 309 23 138 4 -7 466
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 47 290 23 152 4 -4 466
3 Gas 20% 3 3 57 341 28 72 7 -40 406
6 Gas 20% 2 2 63 289 28 78 7 -32 370
5 Gas 20% 2 2 75 187 28 89 9 -17 295
4 Gas 20% 2 2 87 168 28 102 10 -14 294
4 Gas 0% 2 2 96 156 28 115 11 -11 298
4 Gas 0% 1 1 106 150 28 129 12 -11 308
Bungalow
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 613 18 74 1 -71 635
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 9 520 18 85 2 -57 568
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 18 448 18 105 3 -57 516
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 29 328 18 133 5 -34 449
2 Gas 20% 2 2 56 395 22 48 9 -63 410
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(kWh/
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Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
5 Gas 20% 2 2 73 322 22 65 11 -63 357
4 Gas 20% 2 2 92 225 22 85 13 -42 303
4 Gas 10% 1 1 127 198 22 136 17 -37 335
4 Gas 0% 2 2 145 145 22 164 18 -25 323
4 Gas 0% 1 1 154 140 22 176 19 -25 332
Detached
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 15 512 12 69 2 -58 537
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 21 419 12 86 3 -45 475
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 30 343 12 107 4 -45 420
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 39 266 12 129 5 -28 383
4 ASHP 10% 2 2 53 250 12 148 7 -25 391
5 Gas 20% 2 2 74 264 14 74 10 -51 312
4 Gas 20% 2 2 93 187 14 94 13 -34 274
4 Gas 20% 1 1 99 179 14 103 13 -34 275
4 Gas 0% 2 2 119 139 14 134 15 -25 277
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 131 14 142 16 -24 278
Semi-
Detached
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 16 500 15 75 2 -51 541
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 423 15 84 3 -40 485
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 31 324 15 112 4 -38 417
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 39 260 15 130 5 -24 386
2 Gas 20% 2 2 53 317 18 54 7 -45 352
5 Gas 20% 2 2 72 238 18 74 10 -45 295
4 Gas 20% 2 2 88 174 18 91 12 -31 264
4 Gas 10% 2 2 102 158 18 111 13 -28 272
4 Gas 0% 2 2 115 121 18 130 14 -20 263
4 Gas 0% 1 1 122 114 18 141 15 -20 268
Terraced
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 554 19 88 2 -52 612
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 23 474 19 96 3 -42 551
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 35 363 19 126 4 -38 475
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 43 301 19 143 5 -25 444
2 Gas 20% 2 2 56 336 23 60 8 -47 379
5 Gas 20% 2 2 76 251 23 80 10 -47 318
4 Gas 20% 2 2 91 189 23 96 12 -34 287
4 Gas 10% 2 2 105 173 23 116 13 -30 295
4 Gas 0% 2 2 118 130 23 135 15 -22 282
4 Gas 0% 1 1 127 125 23 148 16 -21 291
Mid-floor
Apartment
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 31 433 23 105 3 -25 538
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 363 23 116 3 -18 487
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 37 334 23 124 4 -14 470
3 Gas 20% 3 3 50 315 28 64 6 -35 377
3 Gas 20% 2 2 53 286 28 67 6 -31 356
2 Gas 20% 2 2 64 216 28 77 8 -23 304
1 Gas 20% 2 2 77 185 28 91 9 -17 295
1 Gas 10% 2 2 82 178 28 98 10 -16 297
1 Gas 0% 2 2 86 172 28 104 10 -15 299
1 Gas 0% 1 1 96 167 28 118 11 -15 309
Top-floor
Apartment
Hollow Block
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 588 23 118 3 -55 678
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 41 451 23 135 4 -25 588
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 48 352 23 156 5 -14 522
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(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Wall – 30
year calc
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 55 321 23 176 5 -8 517
6 Biomass 20% 3 3 69 411 4 77 1 -48 445
6 Gas 20% 2 2 78 292 28 94 9 -32 391
5 Gas 20% 2 2 91 222 28 106 11 -24 342
4 Gas 20% 2 2 108 191 28 123 13 -18 336
4 Gas 0% 2 2 117 178 28 136 14 -15 340
4 Gas 0% 1 1 126 173 28 150 15 -15 350
Apartment
Block Hollow
Block Wall –
30 year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 34 462 23 113 3 -30 571
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 39 369 23 128 4 -18 505
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 41 340 23 136 4 -14 489
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 47 309 23 153 5 -8 482
6 Gas 20% 2 2 62 288 28 77 7 -31 369
5 Gas 20% 2 2 74 218 28 87 9 -24 318
4 Gas 20% 2 2 89 187 28 103 10 -18 310
4 Gas 10% 2 2 93 180 28 109 11 -16 312
4 Gas 0% 2 2 97 174 28 116 11 -15 314
4 Gas 0% 1 1 107 169 28 130 12 -15 324
Table 5.9e: Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, Alternative PEF,
EUR/m²)
Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Bungalow
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 6 583 14 60 1 -41 617
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 414 14 71 2 -23 478
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 21 319 14 91 3 -21 406
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 26 253 14 103 3 -13 360
2 Gas 20% 2 2 67 298 17 41 7 -26 337
5 Gas 20% 2 2 84 225 17 55 9 -26 280
4 Gas 20% 2 2 96 159 17 66 10 -18 234
4 Gas 10% 1 1 127 136 17 107 13 -15 257
4 Gas 0% 2 2 142 89 17 128 14 -9 240
4 Gas 0% 1 1 150 86 17 138 14 -9 246
Detached
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 14 491 9 57 2 -34 525
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 21 312 9 69 2 -14 379
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 30 220 9 89 3 -13 308
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 34 184 9 99 4 -9 287
4 ASHP 0% 2 2 57 142 9 130 5 -3 283
5 Gas 20% 2 2 82 148 11 63 8 -16 215
4 Gas 20% 2 2 93 112 11 72 9 -12 193
4 Gas 10% 2 2 104 99 11 88 10 -10 198
4 Gas 0% 2 2 115 70 11 104 11 -6 189
4 Gas 0% 1 1 121 64 11 110 12 -6 190
Semi-
Detached
Cavity Wall
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 15 476 12 60 2 -29 520
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 332 12 70 2 -15 402
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 30 233 12 92 3 -13 327
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 34 197 12 101 4 -9 305
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m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
– 30 year
calc
2 Gas 20% 2 2 59 234 14 46 6 -17 283
5 Gas 20% 2 2 79 155 14 62 8 -17 222
4 Gas 20% 2 2 89 118 14 71 9 -13 199
4 Gas 20% 1 1 96 113 14 79 10 -13 202
4 Gas 0% 2 2 112 72 14 102 11 -7 192
4 Gas 0% 1 1 119 66 14 110 11 -7 195
Terraced
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 18 524 15 71 2 -30 582
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 22 383 15 79 2 -16 464
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 33 272 15 103 3 -14 380
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 236 15 112 4 -9 357
2 Gas 20% 2 2 62 255 18 50 6 -19 311
5 Gas 20% 2 2 82 170 18 67 8 -19 245
4 Gas 20% 2 2 92 134 18 75 9 -15 222
4 Gas 10% 2 2 103 120 18 90 10 -13 227
4 Gas 0% 2 2 115 82 18 106 11 -8 210
4 Gas 0% 1 1 123 78 18 116 12 -8 217
Mid-floor
Apartment
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 27 408 18 84 2 -15 497
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 30 311 18 93 2 -7 418
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 33 282 18 99 2 -4 398
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 36 263 18 110 3 -2 392
1 ASHP 0% 2 2 44 252 18 120 3 -1 393
3 Gas 20% 3 3 50 300 22 51 4 -20 358
2 Gas 20% 2 2 65 175 22 62 6 -10 255
1 Gas 20% 2 2 77 156 22 72 7 -8 248
1 Gas 0% 2 2 84 145 22 82 7 -6 250
1 Gas 0% 1 1 94 140 22 93 8 -6 258
Top-floor
Apartment
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 31 561 18 94 2 -31 644
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 36 424 18 108 3 -15 538
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 40 327 18 120 3 -7 461
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 299 18 126 3 -4 441
6 Biomass 20% 3 3 70 386 3 62 1 -28 424
5 Biomass 20% 2 2 86 260 3 74 1 -17 321
5 Gas 20% 2 2 93 180 22 86 8 -10 286
4 Gas 20% 2 2 107 161 22 97 10 -8 281
4 Gas 0% 2 2 115 150 22 107 10 -7 283
4 Gas 0% 1 1 124 145 22 118 11 -7 290
Apartment
Block Cavity
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 29 436 18 90 2 -17 529
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 34 316 18 103 2 -7 434
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 36 288 18 109 3 -4 413
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 40 269 18 120 3 -2 408
3 Gas 20% 3 3 57 325 22 57 5 -23 386
6 Gas 20% 2 2 63 273 22 62 6 -18 345
5 Gas 20% 2 2 76 176 22 71 7 -10 266
4 Gas 20% 2 2 88 157 22 81 8 -8 260
4 Gas 0% 2 2 95 147 22 91 8 -6 262
4 Gas 0% 1 1 105 142 22 103 9 -6 269
Bungalow
Hollow Block
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 580 14 59 1 -41 614
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 10 493 14 67 2 -33 544
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Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Wall – 30
year calc
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 17 421 14 83 2 -33 487
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 27 301 14 105 3 -19 404
2 Gas 20% 2 2 63 377 17 38 7 -36 403
5 Gas 20% 2 2 80 304 17 52 9 -36 346
4 Gas 20% 2 2 99 207 17 68 11 -24 278
4 Gas 10% 2 2 122 187 17 99 12 -21 294
4 Gas 0% 2 2 144 137 17 130 14 -14 284
4 Gas 0% 1 1 152 133 17 140 15 -14 290
Detached
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 13 487 9 55 2 -33 520
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 20 399 9 68 2 -26 453
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 27 323 9 85 3 -26 394
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 36 246 9 102 4 -16 345
4 ASHP 0% 2 2 59 204 9 133 5 -11 341
5 Gas 20% 2 2 77 251 11 59 8 -29 301
4 Gas 20% 2 2 96 175 11 75 10 -20 251
4 Gas 20% 1 1 101 168 11 82 10 -20 252
4 Gas 0% 2 2 119 132 11 106 11 -14 247
4 Gas 0% 1 1 124 126 11 113 12 -14 248
Semi-
Detached
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 14 474 12 59 2 -29 517
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 20 382 12 71 2 -22 445
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 28 302 12 89 3 -22 384
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 35 239 12 103 4 -14 344
2 Gas 20% 2 2 56 303 14 43 6 -26 341
5 Gas 20% 2 2 75 224 14 59 8 -26 279
4 Gas 20% 2 2 91 160 14 73 9 -18 238
4 Gas 10% 2 2 103 146 14 88 10 -16 243
4 Gas 0% 2 2 114 114 14 104 11 -12 231
4 Gas 0% 1 1 121 108 14 112 12 -12 234
Terraced
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 18 522 15 70 2 -30 579
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 21 448 15 76 2 -24 518
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 32 337 15 100 3 -22 434
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 275 15 113 4 -14 394
2 Gas 20% 2 2 59 320 18 47 6 -27 365
5 Gas 20% 2 2 79 235 18 64 8 -27 299
4 Gas 20% 2 2 94 173 18 77 9 -19 259
4 Gas 10% 2 2 106 159 18 92 10 -17 263
4 Gas 0% 2 2 117 121 18 108 11 -12 246
4 Gas 0% 1 1 126 117 18 118 12 -12 253
Mid-floor
Apartment
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 27 407 18 83 2 -15 496
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 30 342 18 92 2 -10 444
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 32 313 18 98 2 -8 423
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 37 282 18 111 3 -4 409
3 Gas 20% 3 3 50 299 22 51 4 -20 356
3 Gas 20% 2 2 53 271 22 53 5 -18 333
2 Gas 20% 2 2 64 205 22 61 6 -13 280
1 Gas 20% 2 2 78 174 22 73 7 -10 266
1 Gas 0% 2 2 85 163 22 83 8 -8 267
1 Gas 0% 1 1 95 159 22 94 8 -8 275
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Top-floor
Apartment
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 30 560 18 94 2 -31 643
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 423 18 107 3 -15 537
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 329 18 124 3 -8 466
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 47 298 18 139 3 -4 455
6 Biomass 20% 3 3 69 385 3 62 1 -28 423
6 Gas 20% 2 2 79 276 22 75 7 -18 361
5 Gas 20% 2 2 92 211 22 84 8 -14 311
4 Gas 20% 2 2 108 179 22 98 10 -10 299
4 Gas 10% 2 2 112 174 22 103 10 -10 299
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 164 22 119 11 -9 307
Apartment
Block Hollow
Block Wall –
30 year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 29 435 18 90 2 -17 528
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 33 347 18 102 2 -10 459
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 36 318 18 108 3 -8 439
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 41 287 18 121 3 -4 425
6 Gas 20% 2 2 63 272 22 61 6 -18 343
5 Gas 20% 2 2 74 207 22 70 7 -14 292
4 Gas 20% 2 2 89 176 22 82 8 -10 278
4 Gas 10% 2 2 93 170 22 87 8 -9 278
4 Gas 0% 2 2 96 165 22 92 9 -9 279
4 Gas 0% 1 1 106 160 22 103 9 -8 287
Table 5.9f: Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, Alternative Cost of
Carbon, EUR/m²)
Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Bungalow
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 583 14 60 2 -41 617
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 414 14 71 2 -23 479
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 22 319 14 91 4 -21 407
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 28 253 14 103 4 -13 361
2 Gas 20% 2 2 60 298 17 41 9 -26 339
5 Gas 20% 2 2 77 225 17 55 11 -26 282
4 Gas 20% 2 2 90 159 17 66 13 -18 236
4 Gas 10% 1 1 125 136 17 107 16 -15 260
4 Gas 0% 2 2 143 89 17 128 18 -9 244
4 Gas 0% 1 1 151 86 17 138 19 -9 250
Detached
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 15 491 9 57 2 -34 525
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 22 312 9 69 3 -14 379
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 33 220 9 89 4 -13 310
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 184 9 99 5 -9 289
2 Gas 20% 2 2 61 224 11 49 8 -16 276
5 Gas 20% 2 2 79 148 11 63 11 -16 217
4 Gas 20% 2 2 90 112 11 72 12 -12 196
4 Gas 10% 2 2 103 99 11 88 13 -10 201
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 70 11 104 14 -6 193
4 Gas 0% 1 1 122 64 11 110 15 -6 194
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 16 476 12 60 2 -29 520
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Semi-
Detached
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 22 332 12 70 3 -15 402
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 33 233 12 92 4 -13 328
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 197 12 101 5 -9 306
2 Gas 20% 2 2 57 234 14 46 8 -17 285
5 Gas 20% 2 2 76 155 14 62 10 -17 224
4 Gas 20% 2 2 86 118 14 71 11 -13 202
4 Gas 20% 1 1 93 113 14 79 12 -13 205
4 Gas 0% 2 2 112 72 14 102 14 -7 195
4 Gas 0% 1 1 120 66 14 110 15 -7 199
Terraced
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 524 15 71 3 -30 583
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 25 383 15 79 3 -16 465
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 37 272 15 103 5 -14 381
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 236 15 112 5 -9 359
2 Gas 20% 2 2 59 255 18 50 8 -19 312
5 Gas 20% 2 2 79 170 18 67 10 -19 247
4 Gas 20% 2 2 89 134 18 75 12 -15 225
4 Gas 10% 2 2 102 120 18 90 13 -13 229
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 82 18 106 14 -8 213
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 78 18 116 15 -8 220
Mid-floor
Apartment
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 31 408 18 84 3 -15 498
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 311 18 93 3 -7 419
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 282 18 99 4 -4 399
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 263 18 110 4 -2 393
3 Gas 20% 3 3 50 300 22 51 6 -20 359
3 Gas 20% 2 2 53 272 22 54 6 -18 336
2 Gas 20% 2 2 65 175 22 62 8 -10 257
1 Gas 20% 2 2 76 156 22 72 9 -8 250
1 Gas 0% 2 2 85 145 22 82 10 -6 252
1 Gas 0% 1 1 95 140 22 93 11 -6 260
Top-floor
Apartment
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 36 561 18 94 3 -31 645
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 41 424 18 108 4 -15 539
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 46 327 18 120 4 -7 463
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 49 299 18 126 5 -4 443
6 Biomass 20% 2 2 72 357 3 65 1 -25 400
5 Biomass 20% 2 2 85 260 3 74 1 -17 321
5 Gas 20% 2 2 93 180 22 86 11 -10 288
4 Gas 20% 2 2 107 161 22 97 12 -8 284
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 150 22 107 13 -7 286
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 145 22 118 14 -7 294
Apartment
Block Cavity
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 34 436 18 90 3 -17 530
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 39 316 18 103 4 -7 435
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 288 18 109 4 -4 415
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 47 269 18 120 4 -2 409
3 Gas 20% 3 3 57 325 22 57 7 -23 387
6 Gas 20% 2 2 63 273 22 62 7 -18 346
5 Gas 20% 2 2 75 176 22 71 9 -10 268
4 Gas 20% 2 2 87 157 22 81 10 -8 263
4 Gas 0% 2 2 96 147 22 91 11 -6 264
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
4 Gas 0% 1 1 106 142 22 103 12 -6 272
Bungalow
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 580 14 59 1 -41 614
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 9 493 14 67 2 -33 544
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 18 421 14 83 3 -33 488
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 29 301 14 105 5 -19 406
2 Gas 20% 2 2 56 377 17 38 8 -36 405
5 Gas 20% 2 2 73 304 17 52 11 -36 348
4 Gas 20% 2 2 92 207 17 68 13 -24 281
4 Gas 10% 1 1 127 183 17 109 16 -21 304
4 Gas 0% 2 2 145 137 17 130 18 -14 288
4 Gas 0% 1 1 154 133 17 140 19 -14 295
Detached
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 15 487 9 55 2 -33 521
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 21 399 9 68 3 -26 454
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 30 323 9 85 4 -26 395
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 39 246 9 102 5 -16 346
4 ASHP 10% 2 2 53 232 9 118 6 -14 351
5 Gas 20% 2 2 74 251 11 59 10 -29 303
4 Gas 20% 2 2 93 175 11 75 12 -20 253
4 Gas 20% 1 1 99 168 11 82 13 -20 254
4 Gas 0% 2 2 119 132 11 106 15 -14 251
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 126 11 113 16 -14 251
Semi-
Detached
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 16 474 12 59 2 -29 517
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 402 12 67 3 -23 460
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 31 302 12 89 4 -22 385
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 39 239 12 103 5 -14 345
2 Gas 20% 2 2 53 303 14 43 7 -26 342
5 Gas 20% 2 2 72 224 14 59 10 -26 281
4 Gas 20% 2 2 88 160 14 73 12 -18 241
4 Gas 10% 2 2 102 146 14 88 13 -16 245
4 Gas 0% 2 2 115 114 14 104 14 -12 234
4 Gas 0% 1 1 122 108 14 112 15 -12 238
Terraced
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 522 15 70 2 -30 580
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 23 448 15 76 3 -24 519
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 35 337 15 100 4 -22 435
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 43 275 15 113 5 -14 395
2 Gas 20% 2 2 56 320 18 47 7 -27 366
5 Gas 20% 2 2 76 235 18 64 10 -27 301
4 Gas 20% 2 2 91 173 18 77 12 -19 261
4 Gas 10% 2 2 105 159 18 92 13 -17 266
4 Gas 0% 2 2 118 121 18 108 14 -12 250
4 Gas 0% 1 1 127 117 18 118 15 -12 257
Mid-floor
Apartment
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 31 407 18 83 3 -15 497
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 342 18 92 3 -10 445
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 37 313 18 98 4 -8 424
3 Gas 20% 3 3 50 299 22 51 6 -20 358
3 Gas 20% 2 2 53 271 22 53 6 -18 334
2 Gas 20% 2 2 64 205 22 61 7 -13 282
1 Gas 20% 2 2 77 174 22 73 9 -10 268
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
1 Gas 10% 2 2 82 169 22 78 9 -9 269
1 Gas 0% 2 2 86 163 22 83 10 -8 269
1 Gas 0% 1 1 96 159 22 94 11 -8 277
Top-floor
Apartment
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 560 18 94 3 -31 644
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 41 423 18 107 4 -15 538
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 48 329 18 124 5 -8 468
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 55 298 18 139 5 -4 456
6 Biomass 20% 3 3 69 385 3 62 1 -28 423
6 Gas 20% 2 2 78 276 22 75 9 -18 364
5 Gas 20% 2 2 91 211 22 84 11 -14 313
4 Gas 20% 2 2 108 179 22 98 12 -10 301
4 Gas 0% 2 2 117 169 22 108 13 -9 303
4 Gas 0% 1 1 126 164 22 119 14 -9 311
Apartment
Block Hollow
Block Wall –
30 year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 34 435 18 90 3 -17 529
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 39 347 18 102 4 -10 460
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 41 318 18 108 4 -8 440
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 47 287 18 121 4 -4 427
6 Gas 20% 2 2 62 272 22 61 7 -18 345
5 Gas 20% 2 2 74 207 22 70 9 -14 293
4 Gas 20% 2 2 89 176 22 82 10 -10 280
4 Gas 10% 2 2 93 170 22 87 11 -9 281
4 Gas 0% 2 2 97 165 22 92 11 -9 282
4 Gas 0% 1 1 107 160 22 103 12 -8 289
Table 5.10a: Financial Costs (Central energy price, 7% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenanc
e Energy
Bungalow
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 636 13 56 - -27 678
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 449 13 66 - -15 513
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 22 341 13 85 - -14 425
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 28 266 13 95 - -9 366
2 Gas 20% 2 2 60 325 16 39 - -17 362
5 Gas 20% 2 2 77 242 16 52 - -17 293
4 Gas 20% 2 2 90 168 16 61 - -12 233
4 Gas 10% 1 1 125 143 16 99 - -10 248
4 Gas 0% 2 2 143 96 16 119 - -6 225
4 Gas 0% 1 1 151 92 16 128 - -6 230
Detached
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 15 538 8 52 - -22 577
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 22 338 8 64 - -9 402
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 33 234 8 83 - -9 316
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 193 8 92 - -6 288
2 Gas 20% 2 2 61 245 10 45 - -11 290
5 Gas 20% 2 2 79 159 10 59 - -11 217
4 Gas 20% 2 2 90 118 10 67 - -8 188
4 Gas 10% 2 2 103 104 10 82 - -7 189
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 75 10 96 - -4 177
4 Gas 0% 1 1 122 68 10 103 - -4 177
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Package PE
(kWh/
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Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenanc
e Energy
Semi-
Detached
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 16 519 11 56 - -19 566
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 22 360 11 65 - -10 426
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 33 247 11 85 - -9 335
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 206 11 94 - -6 305
2 Gas 20% 2 2 57 255 13 43 - -11 300
5 Gas 20% 2 2 76 165 13 58 - -11 225
4 Gas 20% 2 2 86 124 13 66 - -8 194
4 Gas 20% 1 1 93 118 13 73 - -8 196
4 Gas 0% 2 2 112 76 13 95 - -4 180
4 Gas 0% 1 1 120 71 13 102 - -4 182
Terraced
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 570 14 65 - -20 629
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 25 414 14 73 - -10 491
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 37 288 14 95 - -9 388
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 247 14 103 - -6 358
2 Gas 20% 2 2 59 277 17 47 - -12 329
5 Gas 20% 2 2 79 182 17 62 - -12 248
4 Gas 20% 2 2 89 140 17 70 - -10 218
4 Gas 10% 2 2 102 126 17 84 - -8 219
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 87 17 99 - -5 197
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 83 17 108 - -5 203
Mid-floor
Apartment
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 31 442 17 77 - -10 526
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 336 17 86 - -4 435
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 303 17 92 - -3 409
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 281 17 102 - -1 399
3 Gas 20% 3 3 50 329 20 47 - -13 384
3 Gas 20% 2 2 53 296 20 50 - -12 355
2 Gas 20% 2 2 65 190 20 58 - -6 262
1 Gas 20% 2 2 76 169 20 67 - -5 251
1 Gas 0% 2 2 85 157 20 76 - -4 250
1 Gas 0% 1 1 95 153 20 87 - -4 256
Top-floor
Apartment
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 36 614 17 87 - -21 698
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 41 459 17 100 - -10 566
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 49 320 17 116 - -3 450
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 54 299 17 128 - -1 442
6 Biomass 20% 2 2 72 385 3 60 - -17 431
5 Biomass 20% 2 2 85 279 3 69 - -11 340
5 Gas 20% 2 2 93 196 20 80 - -7 289
4 Gas 20% 2 2 107 174 20 90 - -5 279
4 Gas 10% 2 2 111 169 20 95 - -5 279
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 163 20 100 - -4 279
Apartment
Block Cavity
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 34 473 17 84 - -11 562
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 39 341 17 95 - -4 449
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 309 17 101 - -3 424
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 47 287 17 111 - -1 414
4 ASHP 0% 2 2 56 276 17 121 - 0 413
6 Gas 20% 2 2 63 298 20 57 - -12 364
5 Gas 20% 2 2 75 192 20 66 - -6 272
4 Gas 20% 2 2 87 171 20 75 - -5 261
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenanc
e Energy
4 Gas 0% 2 2 96 159 20 85 - -4 260
4 Gas 0% 1 1 106 155 20 95 - -4 266
Bungalow
Hollow
Block Wall –
30 year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 633 13 55 - -27 674
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 9 539 13 62 - -22 593
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 18 456 13 77 - -22 524
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 29 320 13 97 - -13 418
4 ASHP 10% 2 2 55 300 13 126 - -11 428
5 Gas 20% 2 2 73 332 16 49 - -24 373
4 Gas 20% 2 2 92 222 16 63 - -16 285
4 Gas 10% 1 1 127 198 16 101 - -14 300
4 Gas 0% 2 2 145 150 16 121 - -9 277
4 Gas 0% 1 1 154 146 16 130 - -9 282
Detached
Hollow
Block Wall –
30 year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 15 534 8 51 - -22 572
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 21 438 8 63 - -17 492
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 30 351 8 78 - -17 421
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 39 264 8 94 - -11 356
4 ASHP 10% 2 2 53 250 8 109 - -9 358
5 Gas 20% 2 2 74 276 10 55 - -19 322
4 Gas 20% 2 2 93 189 10 70 - -13 256
4 Gas 20% 1 1 99 182 10 76 - -13 256
4 Gas 0% 2 2 119 145 10 99 - -9 245
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 139 10 105 - -9 245
Semi-
Detached
Hollow
Block Wall –
30 year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 16 516 11 55 - -19 563
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 439 11 62 - -15 496
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 31 326 11 82 - -14 405
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 39 254 11 96 - -9 351
4 ASHP 10% 2 2 52 240 11 110 - -8 353
5 Gas 20% 2 2 72 244 13 55 - -17 295
4 Gas 20% 2 2 88 171 13 67 - -12 240
4 Gas 10% 2 2 102 157 13 82 - -11 242
4 Gas 0% 2 2 115 124 13 96 - -8 226
4 Gas 0% 1 1 122 118 13 104 - -8 228
Terraced
Hollow
Block Wall –
30 year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 567 14 65 - -20 626
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 23 488 14 70 - -16 557
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 35 362 14 92 - -14 454
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 43 292 14 105 - -9 401
2 Gas 20% 2 2 56 351 17 44 - -18 395
5 Gas 20% 2 2 76 255 17 60 - -18 314
4 Gas 20% 2 2 91 185 17 71 - -13 261
4 Gas 10% 2 2 105 171 17 86 - -11 262
4 Gas 0% 2 2 118 131 17 100 - -8 240
4 Gas 0% 1 1 127 127 17 110 - -8 246
Mid-floor
Apartment
Hollow
Block Wall –
30 year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 31 441 17 77 - -10 525
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 370 17 85 - -7 465
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 37 338 17 91 - -5 440
3 Gas 20% 3 3 50 328 20 47 - -13 382
3 Gas 20% 2 2 53 295 20 50 - -12 354
2 Gas 20% 2 2 64 225 20 57 - -9 293
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenanc
e Energy
1 Gas 20% 2 2 77 190 20 67 - -6 271
1 Gas 10% 2 2 82 184 20 72 - -6 271
1 Gas 0% 2 2 86 178 20 77 - -5 270
1 Gas 0% 1 1 96 174 20 88 - -5 276
Top-floor
Apartment
Hollow
Block Wall –
30 year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 613 17 87 - -21 696
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 41 458 17 99 - -10 564
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 48 355 17 115 - -5 481
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 55 319 17 129 - -3 462
6 Biomass 20% 3 3 69 417 3 58 - -18 459
6 Gas 20% 2 2 78 301 20 70 - -12 379
5 Gas 20% 2 2 91 231 20 78 - -9 320
4 Gas 20% 2 2 108 195 20 91 - -7 300
4 Gas 0% 2 2 117 184 20 101 - -6 299
4 Gas 0% 1 1 126 179 20 111 - -6 305
Apartment
Block
Hollow
Block Wall –
30 year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 34 472 17 83 - -11 561
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 39 376 17 94 - -7 480
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 41 343 17 100 - -5 455
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 47 308 17 112 - -3 434
6 Gas 20% 2 2 62 297 20 57 - -12 363
5 Gas 20% 2 2 74 227 20 65 - -9 303
4 Gas 20% 2 2 89 192 20 76 - -7 281
4 Gas 10% 2 2 93 186 20 81 - -6 281
4 Gas 0% 2 2 97 180 20 86 - -6 281
4 Gas 0% 1 1 107 176 20 96 - -6 286
Table 5.10b: Financial Costs (Low energy price, 7% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Bungalow
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 636 13 44 - -27 666
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 449 13 52 - -15 499
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 22 341 13 67 - -14 407
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 28 266 13 75 - -9 345
2 Gas 20% 2 2 60 325 16 22 - -17 346
5 Gas 20% 2 2 77 242 16 31 - -17 272
4 Gas 20% 2 2 90 168 16 38 - -12 210
4 Gas 10% 1 1 125 143 16 68 - -10 217
4 Gas 0% 2 2 143 96 16 84 - -6 190
4 Gas 0% 1 1 151 92 16 91 - -6 193
Detached
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 15 538 8 41 - -22 566
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 22 338 8 51 - -9 388
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 33 234 8 65 - -9 299
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 193 8 72 - -6 268
4 ASHP 10% 1 1 56 173 8 93 - -4 270
5 Gas 20% 2 2 79 159 10 39 - -11 198
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
4 Gas 20% 2 2 90 118 10 45 - -8 166
4 Gas 10% 2 2 103 104 10 57 - -7 164
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 75 10 68 - -4 149
4 Gas 0% 1 1 122 68 10 73 - -4 147
Semi-
Detached
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 16 519 11 44 - -19 554
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 22 360 11 51 - -10 413
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 33 247 11 67 - -9 317
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 206 11 74 - -6 285
2 Gas 20% 2 2 57 255 13 28 - -11 285
5 Gas 20% 2 2 76 165 13 39 - -11 206
4 Gas 20% 2 2 86 124 13 44 - -8 173
4 Gas 20% 1 1 93 118 13 50 - -8 173
4 Gas 0% 2 2 112 76 13 67 - -4 152
4 Gas 0% 1 1 120 71 13 73 - -4 153
Terraced
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 570 14 52 - -20 616
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 25 414 14 58 - -10 476
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 37 288 14 75 - -9 369
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 247 14 82 - -6 337
2 Gas 20% 2 2 59 277 17 31 - -12 313
5 Gas 20% 2 2 79 182 17 42 - -12 228
4 Gas 20% 2 2 89 140 17 47 - -10 195
4 Gas 10% 2 2 102 126 17 59 - -8 193
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 87 17 70 - -5 169
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 83 17 77 - -5 172
Mid-floor
Apartment
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 31 442 17 62 - -10 511
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 336 17 69 - -4 417
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 303 17 74 - -3 391
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 281 17 81 - -1 378
3 Gas 20% 3 3 50 329 20 34 - -13 370
3 Gas 20% 2 2 53 296 20 36 - -12 341
2 Gas 20% 2 2 65 190 20 41 - -6 245
1 Gas 20% 2 2 76 169 20 47 - -5 231
1 Gas 0% 2 2 85 157 20 55 - -4 228
1 Gas 0% 1 1 95 153 20 62 - -4 232
Top-floor
Apartment
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 36 614 17 70 - -21 680
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 41 459 17 80 - -10 546
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 49 320 17 93 - -3 427
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 54 299 17 102 - -1 416
6 Biomass 20% 2 2 72 385 3 43 - -17 414
5 Biomass 20% 2 2 85 279 3 49 - -11 320
5 Gas 20% 2 2 93 196 20 56 - -7 265
4 Gas 20% 2 2 107 174 20 64 - -5 253
4 Gas 10% 2 2 111 169 20 67 - -5 251
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 163 20 71 - -4 250
Apartment
Block Cavity
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 34 473 17 67 - -11 546
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 39 341 17 76 - -4 430
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 309 17 81 - -3 403
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 47 287 17 89 - -1 392
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
4 ASHP 0% 2 2 56 276 17 97 - 0 389
6 Gas 20% 2 2 63 298 20 41 - -12 348
5 Gas 20% 2 2 75 192 20 47 - -6 252
4 Gas 20% 2 2 87 171 20 53 - -5 239
4 Gas 0% 2 2 96 159 20 61 - -4 236
4 Gas 0% 1 1 106 155 20 68 - -4 239
Bungalow
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 633 13 43 - -27 662
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 9 539 13 49 - -22 579
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 12 513 13 53 - -20 559
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 18 456 13 60 - -22 508
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 29 320 13 77 - -13 397
4 ASHP 10% 2 2 55 300 13 100 - -11 402
4 Gas 20% 2 2 92 222 16 40 - -16 261
4 Gas 10% 1 1 127 198 16 69 - -14 269
4 Gas 0% 2 2 145 150 16 86 - -9 242
4 Gas 0% 1 1 154 146 16 92 - -9 245
Detached
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 15 534 8 40 - -22 561
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 21 438 8 50 - -17 479
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 30 351 8 62 - -17 405
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 39 264 8 74 - -11 336
4 ASHP 10% 2 2 53 250 8 86 - -9 335
5 Gas 20% 2 2 74 276 10 37 - -19 304
4 Gas 20% 2 2 93 189 10 47 - -13 233
4 Gas 20% 1 1 99 182 10 52 - -13 231
4 Gas 0% 2 2 119 145 10 70 - -9 216
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 139 10 75 - -9 215
Semi-
Detached
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 16 516 11 43 - -19 551
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 439 11 49 - -15 484
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 31 326 11 65 - -14 388
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 39 254 11 76 - -9 331
4 ASHP 10% 2 2 52 240 11 87 - -8 330
5 Gas 20% 2 2 72 244 13 37 - -17 277
4 Gas 20% 2 2 88 171 13 45 - -12 218
4 Gas 10% 2 2 102 157 13 57 - -11 217
4 Gas 0% 2 2 115 124 13 68 - -8 198
4 Gas 0% 1 1 122 118 13 74 - -8 198
Terraced
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 567 14 51 - -20 613
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 23 488 14 56 - -16 542
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 35 362 14 73 - -14 435
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 43 292 14 83 - -9 380
2 Gas 20% 2 2 56 351 17 29 - -18 380
5 Gas 20% 2 2 76 255 17 40 - -18 295
4 Gas 20% 2 2 91 185 17 48 - -13 237
4 Gas 10% 2 2 105 171 17 60 - -11 236
4 Gas 0% 2 2 118 131 17 71 - -8 212
4 Gas 0% 1 1 127 127 17 78 - -8 215
Mid-floor
Apartment
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 31 441 17 62 - -10 509
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 370 17 68 - -7 448
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 37 338 17 73 - -5 422
3 Gas 20% 3 3 50 328 20 34 - -13 369
3 Gas 20% 2 2 53 295 20 35 - -12 339
2 Gas 20% 2 2 64 225 20 40 - -9 277
1 Gas 20% 2 2 77 190 20 48 - -6 251
1 Gas 10% 2 2 82 184 20 52 - -6 250
1 Gas 0% 2 2 86 178 20 55 - -5 248
1 Gas 0% 1 1 96 174 20 63 - -5 252
Top-floor
Apartment
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 613 17 69 - -21 679
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 41 458 17 79 - -10 544
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 48 355 17 92 - -5 458
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 55 319 17 103 - -3 436
4 ASHP 0% 2 2 64 308 17 111 - -2 434
6 Gas 20% 2 2 78 301 20 49 - -12 358
5 Gas 20% 2 2 91 231 20 55 - -9 297
4 Gas 20% 2 2 108 195 20 64 - -7 273
4 Gas 0% 2 2 117 184 20 72 - -6 270
4 Gas 0% 1 1 126 179 20 79 - -6 273
Apartment
Block Hollow
Block Wall –
30 year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 34 472 17 67 - -11 544
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 39 376 17 75 - -7 461
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 41 343 17 80 - -5 435
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 47 308 17 90 - -3 412
6 Gas 20% 2 2 62 297 20 41 - -12 346
5 Gas 20% 2 2 74 227 20 46 - -9 284
4 Gas 20% 2 2 89 192 20 54 - -7 259
4 Gas 10% 2 2 93 186 20 58 - -6 258
4 Gas 0% 2 2 97 180 20 61 - -6 256
4 Gas 0% 1 1 107 176 20 69 - -6 259
Table 5.10c: Financial Costs (High energy price, 7% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Bungalow
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 636 13 68 - -27 689
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 449 13 80 - -15 527
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 22 341 13 103 - -14 443
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 28 266 13 116 - -9 386
2 Gas 20% 2 2 60 325 16 55 - -17 378
5 Gas 20% 2 2 77 242 16 71 - -17 312
4 Gas 20% 2 2 90 168 16 84 - -12 255
4 Gas 10% 1 1 125 143 16 130 - -10 279
4 Gas 0% 2 2 143 96 16 153 - -6 259
4 Gas 0% 1 1 151 92 16 165 - -6 267
Detached
Cavity Wall
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 15 538 8 63 - -22 588
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 22 338 8 78 - -9 415
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 33 234 8 100 - -9 334
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
– 30 year
calc
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 193 8 111 - -6 307
2 Gas 20% 2 2 61 245 10 61 - -11 306
5 Gas 20% 2 2 79 159 10 79 - -11 237
4 Gas 20% 2 2 90 118 10 89 - -8 210
4 Gas 10% 2 2 103 104 10 107 - -7 214
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 75 10 124 - -4 205
4 Gas 0% 1 1 122 68 10 132 - -4 206
Semi-
Detached
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 16 519 11 67 - -19 578
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 22 360 11 78 - -10 440
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 33 247 11 103 - -9 353
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 206 11 113 - -6 325
2 Gas 20% 2 2 57 255 13 58 - -11 314
5 Gas 20% 2 2 76 165 13 77 - -11 244
4 Gas 20% 2 2 86 124 13 87 - -8 216
4 Gas 20% 1 1 93 118 13 97 - -8 220
4 Gas 0% 2 2 112 76 13 122 - -4 207
4 Gas 0% 1 1 120 71 13 131 - -4 211
Terraced
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 570 14 79 - -20 643
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 25 414 14 88 - -10 506
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 37 288 14 115 - -9 408
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 247 14 125 - -6 380
2 Gas 20% 2 2 59 277 17 62 - -12 344
5 Gas 20% 2 2 79 182 17 82 - -12 268
4 Gas 20% 2 2 89 140 17 92 - -10 240
4 Gas 10% 2 2 102 126 17 109 - -8 244
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 87 17 127 - -5 226
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 83 17 139 - -5 234
Mid-floor
Apartment
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 31 442 17 93 - -10 542
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 336 17 104 - -4 452
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 303 17 111 - -3 427
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 281 17 122 - -1 419
3 Gas 20% 3 3 50 329 20 61 - -13 397
3 Gas 20% 2 2 53 296 20 64 - -12 369
2 Gas 20% 2 2 65 190 20 75 - -6 279
1 Gas 20% 2 2 76 169 20 86 - -5 270
1 Gas 0% 2 2 85 157 20 98 - -4 271
1 Gas 0% 1 1 95 153 20 111 - -4 280
Top-floor
Apartment
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 36 614 17 104 - -21 715
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 41 459 17 120 - -10 586
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 49 320 17 140 - -3 474
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 54 299 17 154 - -1 468
6 Biomass 20% 2 2 72 385 3 79 - -17 450
5 Biomass 20% 2 2 85 279 3 90 - -11 361
5 Gas 20% 2 2 93 196 20 103 - -7 312
4 Gas 20% 2 2 107 174 20 117 - -5 306
4 Gas 10% 2 2 111 169 20 122 - -5 306
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 163 20 128 - -4 307
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 34 473 17 100 - -11 579
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Building
Package PE
(kWh/
m²)
Initial
Investment
Cost
Annual Costs Cost of
Emissions
Residual
Value
Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
Apartment
Block Cavity
Wall – 30
year calc
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 39 341 17 115 - -4 468
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 309 17 121 - -3 444
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 47 287 17 134 - -1 436
4 ASHP 0% 2 2 56 276 17 145 - 0 437
6 Gas 20% 2 2 63 298 20 74 - -12 381
5 Gas 20% 2 2 75 192 20 85 - -6 291
4 Gas 20% 2 2 87 171 20 97 - -5 283
4 Gas 0% 2 2 96 159 20 109 - -4 284
4 Gas 0% 1 1 106 155 20 122 - -4 293
Bungalow
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 633 13 66 - -27 685
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 9 539 13 76 - -22 606
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 18 456 13 93 - -22 541
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 29 320 13 118 - -13 439
2 Gas 20% 2 2 56 415 16 51 - -24 458
5 Gas 20% 2 2 73 332 16 68 - -24 392
4 Gas 20% 2 2 92 222 16 87 - -16 308
4 Gas 10% 1 1 127 198 16 132 - -14 332
4 Gas 0% 2 2 145 150 16 156 - -9 312
4 Gas 0% 1 1 154 146 16 167 - -9 319
Detached
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 15 534 8 62 - -22 582
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 21 438 8 76 - -17 506
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 30 351 8 95 - -17 438
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 39 264 8 114 - -11 376
4 ASHP 10% 2 2 53 250 8 132 - -9 380
5 Gas 20% 2 2 74 276 10 74 - -19 341
4 Gas 20% 2 2 93 189 10 93 - -13 279
4 Gas 20% 1 1 99 182 10 101 - -13 280
4 Gas 0% 2 2 119 145 10 127 - -9 274
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 139 10 135 - -9 275
Semi-
Detached
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 16 516 11 66 - -19 574
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 439 11 75 - -15 509
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 31 326 11 99 - -14 422
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 39 254 11 116 - -9 371
4 ASHP 10% 2 2 52 240 11 133 - -8 376
5 Gas 20% 2 2 72 244 13 73 - -17 314
4 Gas 20% 2 2 88 171 13 89 - -12 262
4 Gas 10% 2 2 102 157 13 107 - -11 266
4 Gas 0% 2 2 115 124 13 124 - -8 253
4 Gas 0% 1 1 122 118 13 134 - -8 257
Terraced
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 567 14 78 - -20 640
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 23 488 14 85 - -16 571
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 35 362 14 111 - -14 473
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 43 292 14 127 - -9 423
2 Gas 20% 2 2 56 351 17 59 - -18 410
5 Gas 20% 2 2 76 255 17 79 - -18 334
4 Gas 20% 2 2 91 185 17 94 - -13 283
4 Gas 10% 2 2 105 171 17 111 - -11 288
4 Gas 0% 2 2 118 131 17 129 - -8 269
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Annual Costs Cost of
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Residual
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Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
4 Gas 0% 1 1 127 127 17 141 - -8 277
Mid-floor
Apartment
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 31 441 17 92 - -10 540
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 370 17 102 - -7 483
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 37 338 17 109 - -5 458
3 Gas 20% 3 3 50 328 20 60 - -13 396
3 Gas 20% 2 2 53 295 20 64 - -12 368
2 Gas 20% 2 2 64 225 20 73 - -9 309
1 Gas 20% 2 2 77 190 20 87 - -6 290
1 Gas 10% 2 2 82 184 20 93 - -6 291
1 Gas 0% 2 2 86 178 20 99 - -5 292
1 Gas 0% 1 1 96 174 20 112 - -5 300
Top-floor
Apartment
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 613 17 104 - -21 713
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 41 458 17 119 - -10 584
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 48 355 17 138 - -5 504
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 55 319 17 155 - -3 488
6 Biomass 20% 3 3 69 417 3 75 - -18 476
6 Gas 20% 2 2 78 301 20 90 - -12 399
5 Gas 20% 2 2 91 231 20 101 - -9 343
4 Gas 20% 2 2 108 195 20 118 - -7 326
4 Gas 0% 2 2 117 184 20 129 - -6 328
4 Gas 0% 1 1 126 179 20 142 - -6 336
Apartment
Block Hollow
Block Wall –
30 year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 34 472 17 100 - -11 578
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 39 376 17 113 - -7 499
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 41 343 17 120 - -5 474
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 47 308 17 135 - -3 457
6 Gas 20% 2 2 62 297 20 73 - -12 379
5 Gas 20% 2 2 74 227 20 83 - -9 322
4 Gas 20% 2 2 89 192 20 98 - -7 303
4 Gas 10% 2 2 93 186 20 104 - -6 304
4 Gas 0% 2 2 97 180 20 110 - -6 305
4 Gas 0% 1 1 107 176 20 123 - -6 313
Table 5.10d: Financial Costs (Central energy price, 10% discount rate, EUR/m²)
Building
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Bungalow
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
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3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 611 10 43 - -12 652
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 11 428 10 51 - -7 482
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 22 320 10 65 - -6 389
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 28 245 10 73 - -4 325
4 ASHP 10% 2 2 54 227 10 96 - -3 329
5 Gas 20% 2 2 77 231 12 40 - -8 275
4 Gas 20% 2 2 90 156 12 48 - -5 210
4 Gas 10% 1 1 125 134 12 77 - -5 218
4 Gas 0% 2 2 143 90 12 92 - -3 192
4 Gas 0% 1 1 151 87 12 99 - -3 196
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Package PE
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Macro
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Detached
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 15 519 6 40 - -10 556
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 22 323 6 50 - -4 375
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 33 219 6 64 - -4 285
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 178 6 71 - -3 252
4 ASHP 0% 2 2 64 138 6 93 - -1 237
5 Gas 20% 2 2 79 151 8 46 - -5 199
4 Gas 20% 2 2 90 110 8 52 - -4 166
4 Gas 10% 2 2 103 97 8 63 - -3 165
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 70 8 75 - -2 151
4 Gas 0% 1 1 122 65 8 80 - -2 150
Semi-
Detached
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 16 498 8 43 - -9 541
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 22 343 8 50 - -4 397
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 33 230 8 66 - -4 300
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 189 8 72 - -3 267
4 ASHP 10% 2 2 51 176 8 83 - -2 266
5 Gas 20% 2 2 76 156 10 45 - -5 206
4 Gas 20% 2 2 86 115 10 51 - -4 172
4 Gas 20% 1 1 93 110 10 57 - -4 173
4 Gas 0% 2 2 112 71 10 73 - -2 153
4 Gas 0% 1 1 120 67 10 79 - -2 154
Terraced
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 545 11 50 - -9 597
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 25 394 11 56 - -5 456
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 37 268 11 73 - -4 348
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 227 11 80 - -3 314
2 Gas 20% 2 2 59 267 13 36 - -6 311
5 Gas 20% 2 2 79 171 13 48 - -6 227
4 Gas 20% 2 2 89 130 13 54 - -4 193
4 Gas 10% 2 2 102 117 13 65 - -4 191
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 81 13 76 - -2 168
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 78 13 84 - -2 172
Mid-floor
Apartment
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 31 421 13 60 - -4 489
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 318 13 67 - -2 395
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 38 285 13 71 - -1 368
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 264 13 78 - -1 354
1 ASHP 10% 2 2 47 258 13 82 - 0 353
3 Gas 20% 2 2 53 286 16 39 - -5 335
2 Gas 20% 2 2 65 183 16 45 - -3 240
1 Gas 20% 2 2 76 161 16 52 - -2 226
1 Gas 0% 2 2 85 151 16 59 - -2 224
1 Gas 0% 1 1 95 147 16 67 - -2 228
Top-floor
Apartment
Cavity Wall
– 30 year
calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 36 592 13 67 - -9 662
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 41 436 13 77 - -4 521
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 49 301 13 90 - -1 402
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 54 279 13 99 - -1 390
6 Gas 20% 2 2 79 291 16 54 - -5 355
5 Biomass 20% 2 2 85 264 2 54 - -5 315
5 Gas 20% 2 2 93 188 16 62 - -3 262
4 Gas 20% 2 2 107 166 16 70 - -2 250
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4 Gas 10% 2 2 111 161 16 74 - -2 248
4 Gas 0% 2 2 116 156 16 77 - -2 247
Apartment
Block Cavity
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 34 452 13 64 - -5 524
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 39 323 13 74 - -2 407
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 42 290 13 78 - -1 380
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 47 269 13 86 - -1 367
4 ASHP 0% 2 2 56 259 13 93 - 0 364
6 Gas 20% 2 2 63 287 16 45 - -5 342
5 Gas 20% 2 2 75 185 16 51 - -3 248
4 Gas 20% 2 2 87 163 16 58 - -2 235
4 Gas 0% 2 2 96 153 16 66 - -2 232
4 Gas 0% 1 1 106 149 16 74 - -2 236
Bungalow
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 5 608 10 42 - -12 648
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 9 518 10 48 - -10 566
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 18 436 10 59 - -10 495
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 29 299 10 75 - -6 379
4 ASHP 10% 2 2 55 281 10 97 - -5 383
5 Gas 20% 2 2 73 321 12 38 - -11 360
4 Gas 20% 2 2 92 210 12 49 - -7 264
4 Gas 10% 1 1 127 188 12 78 - -6 272
4 Gas 0% 2 2 145 144 12 94 - -4 246
4 Gas 0% 1 1 154 141 12 101 - -4 250
Detached
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 15 515 6 39 - -10 551
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 21 422 6 49 - -8 470
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 30 336 6 60 - -8 395
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 39 249 6 73 - -5 323
4 ASHP 10% 2 2 53 236 6 84 - -4 322
4 ASHP 0% 2 2 66 209 6 95 - -3 307
4 Gas 20% 2 2 93 180 8 54 - -6 237
4 Gas 20% 1 1 99 175 8 59 - -6 236
4 Gas 0% 2 2 119 141 8 77 - -4 221
4 Gas 0% 1 1 125 135 8 81 - -4 221
Semi-
Detached
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 16 496 8 42 - -9 538
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 422 8 48 - -7 471
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 31 309 8 63 - -6 375
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 39 237 8 74 - -4 315
4 ASHP 10% 2 2 52 224 8 85 - -4 313
5 Gas 20% 2 2 72 235 10 43 - -8 280
4 Gas 20% 2 2 88 162 10 52 - -5 219
4 Gas 10% 2 2 102 149 10 64 - -5 218
4 Gas 0% 2 2 115 119 10 75 - -3 200
4 Gas 0% 1 1 122 114 10 81 - -3 201
Terraced
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 20 543 11 50 - -9 594
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 23 467 11 54 - -7 525
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 35 342 11 71 - -6 417
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 43 271 11 81 - -4 359
4 ASHP 10% 2 2 56 258 11 92 - -4 357
5 Gas 20% 2 2 76 245 13 46 - -8 296
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Annual Costs Cost of
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Residual
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Macro
Cost Fabric Heating PV Light DHW Maintenance Energy
4 Gas 20% 2 2 91 174 13 55 - -6 237
4 Gas 10% 2 2 105 161 13 66 - -5 236
4 Gas 0% 2 2 118 125 13 78 - -4 212
4 Gas 0% 1 1 127 122 13 85 - -4 216
Mid-floor
Apartment
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 31 419 13 59 - -4 487
2 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 353 13 66 - -3 428
2 ASHP 20% 2 2 37 320 13 70 - -2 400
1 ASHP 20% 2 2 43 285 13 79 - -1 375
3 Gas 20% 2 2 53 284 16 38 - -5 333
2 Gas 20% 2 2 64 218 16 44 - -4 273
1 Gas 20% 2 2 77 182 16 52 - -3 247
1 Gas 10% 2 2 82 177 16 56 - -3 246
1 Gas 0% 2 2 86 172 16 60 - -2 245
1 Gas 0% 1 1 96 168 16 68 - -2 249
Top-floor
Apartment
Hollow Block
Wall – 30
year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 35 591 13 67 - -9 661
6 ASHP 20% 3 3 41 435 13 77 - -4 520
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 48 336 13 88 - -2 434
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 55 300 13 99 - -1 411
4 ASHP 0% 2 2 64 290 13 107 - -1 409
6 Gas 20% 2 2 78 290 16 54 - -5 354
5 Gas 20% 2 2 91 223 16 61 - -4 295
4 Gas 20% 2 2 108 187 16 71 - -3 270
4 Gas 0% 2 2 117 177 16 78 - -3 268
4 Gas 0% 1 1 126 173 16 86 - -3 272
Apartment
Block Hollow
Block Wall –
30 year calc
3 ASHP 20% 3 3 34 451 13 64 - -5 522
5 ASHP 20% 3 3 39 358 13 72 - -3 440
5 ASHP 20% 2 2 41 325 13 77 - -2 412
4 ASHP 20% 2 2 47 290 13 87 - -1 388
6 Gas 20% 2 2 62 286 16 44 - -5 341
5 Gas 20% 2 2 74 219 16 50 - -4 281
4 Gas 20% 2 2 89 184 16 59 - -3 256
4 Gas 10% 2 2 93 179 16 63 - -3 254
4 Gas 0% 2 2 97 174 16 66 - -3 253
4 Gas 0% 1 1 107 170 16 75 - -2 257
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6. Cost Optimal Level for Reference Buildings
6.1 New Buildings
We have elected to undertake the gap analysis based on the macro-economic calculations. Macro-economic analysis is used by the Government for the purpose of evaluating different options for technical standards for Building Regulations. The analysis has been carried out using a discount rate of 5% to mirror that used for Government policy analysis.
For completeness, the macro-economic cost optimal curves for each of the reference buildings are
shown in Figures 6.1a – 6.1f. The costs are based on the central energy price and 5% discount rate.
Figure 6.1a: Results of the cost optimal analysis – Bungalow (Macro-economic costs, central
energy price, 5% discount rate)
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Figure 6.1b: Results of the cost optimal analysis – Detached (Macro-economic costs, central energy price, 5% discount rate)
Figure 6.1c: Results of the cost optimal analysis – Semi-detached (Macro-economic costs, central energy price, 5% discount rate)
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Figure 6.1d: Results of the cost optimal analysis – Mid-floor flat (Macro-economic costs, central energy price, 5% discount rate)
Figure 6.1e: Results of the cost optimal analysis – Top-floor flat (Macro-economic costs, central energy price, 5% discount rate)
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Figure 6.1f: Results of the cost optimal analysis – Apartment block (Macro-economic costs, central energy price, 5% discount rate)
From these curves, the economic optimal energy performance level in primary energy (kWh/m2/yr) is
shown in Table 6.1. All cost optimal solutions in the main analysis comprised:
Fabric Option: 1
Lighting Option: 3
DHW Option: 2
Heating Option: Gas heating
The difference between residential building types is that the bungalow and apartment cost optimal solutions include 20% PV whereas the detached and mid-terraced properties include no PV.
We have also included a range to cover the sensitivity cases investigated in Section 5. Furthermore,
to provide some allowance for sensitivity in the price of the fabric/services/LZC measures, we have
included those primary energy values which are within 5% of the lowest macro-economic cost in the
main analysis.
Another benefit of considering a sensitivity range is that it covers other technology solutions. Whilst
we have selected options that are applicable in most cases there will be some specific issues. For
example, particular houses may be very over-shaded which may make the use of photovoltaics less
effective or not realistically feasible. Hence, by considering a sensitivity range, it allows for the fact
that the cost optimal level for a given dwelling may differ from the more general cost optimal level.
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Table 6.1: Economic Optimal Energy Performance Level in Primary Energy
Reference building Primary Energy (kWh/m2/yr) Sensitivity Range(kWh/m2/yr)
Bungalow 34 34 – 94
Detached house 70 36 – 74
Semi-detached house 69 42 – 75
Mid-floor flat 59 59 – 77
Top-floor flat 80 64 – 97
Apartment buildings 66 56 – 84
6.2 Existing Buildings – Elemental Analysis
As for new buildings the cost optimal comparison has been undertaken using the macroeconomic
cost calculations. The cost optimal curves for each of the reference buildings are shown in Appendix
2. The costs are based on the central energy price and a discount rate of 5%.
From these curves, the economic optimal energy performance level in component units (e.g. U-value
for fabric elements) is shown in Table 6.2a and Table 6.2b. All cost optimal solutions comprised:
Walls: U-value = 0.31 W/m2K for cavity walls and U-value = 0.37 W/m2K for hollow block walls
Roof: U-value = 0.13 W/m2K for all buildings except for top floor apartments U-value = 0.11 W/m2K
Floor: U-value = 0.22 W/m2K (option with 20mm of Vacuum insulated Panel) Window: U-value = 1.4 W/m2K for houses and U-value = 0.9 W/m2K for apartment units and
blocks
Heating: Gas heating
We note some differences between houses and apartment units/blocks which are particularly
influenced by differences in heating systems; the apartments have electricity heating whereas the
houses are heated by oil. The primary energy factor and fuel cost for electricity is higher than that for
oil which makes energy-efficient measures more financially attractive for apartments.
We have also considered a range to cover the macro-economic sensitivity cases investigated in
Section 5. Values are only included if they differ from the optimum primary energy in the central case.
However, the macro-economic sensitivity analysis identified no change in the cost optimal solution
and hence no solutions are included in the sensitivity column.
We have not included sensitivity in the price of the fabric measures as we assume effects on the
capital cost will be similar for each scenario on a given curve. Whilst it is reasonable to consider cost
sensitivity on the heating systems given their different technologies, the gas heating solution has a
significantly lower capital cost than alternatives and it is not anticipated that cost sensitivity analysis
would affect the cost optimal heating solution.
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Table 6.2a: Economic Optimal Energy Performance Level, Cavity Wall Dwellings
Reference building Measure Optimum component
level
Sensitivity Range
Bungalow, Cavity Wall
Walls U-value = 0.31 W/m2K -
Roof U-value = 0.13 W/m2K -
Floor U-value = 0.22 W/m2K -
Window U-value = 1.4 W/m2K -
Heating Gas boiler (91%) -
Detached House,
Cavity Wall
Walls U-value = 0.31 W/m2K -
Roof U-value = 0.13 W/m2K -
Floor U-value = 0.22 W/m2K -
Window U-value = 1.4 W/m2K -
Heating Gas boiler (91%) -
Semi-detached House,
Cavity Wall
Walls U-value = 0.31 W/m2K -
Roof U-value = 0.13 W/m2K -
Floor U-value = 0.22 W/m2K -
Window U-value = 1.4 W/m2K -
Heating Gas boiler (91%) -
Terraced House, Cavity
Wall
Walls U-value = 0.31 W/m2K -
Roof U-value = 0.13 W/m2K -
Floor U-value = 0.22 W/m2K -
Window U-value = 1.4 W/m2K -
Heating Gas boiler (91%) -
Mid-Floor Flat, Cavity
Wall
Walls U-value = 0.31 W/m2K -
Window U-value = 0.9 W/m2K -
Heating Gas boiler (91%) -
Top-Floor Flat, Cavity
Wall
Walls U-value = 0.31 W/m2K -
Roof U-value = 0.11 W/m2K -
Window U-value = 0.9 W/m2K -
Heating Gas boiler (91%) -
Apartment Building,
Cavity Wall
Walls U-value = 0.31 W/m2K -
Roof U-value = 0.13 W/m2K -
Floor U-value = 0.22 W/m2K -
Window U-value = 0.9 W/m2K -
Heating Gas boiler (91%) -
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Table 6.2b: Economic Optimal Energy Performance Level, Hollow Block Wall Dwellings
Reference building Measure Optimum component
level
Sensitivity Range
Bungalow, Hollow Block
Wall
Walls U-value = 0.37 W/m2K -
Roof U-value = 0.13 W/m2K -
Floor U-value = 0.22 W/m2K -
Heating U-value = 1.4 W/m2K -
Window Gas boiler (91%) -
Detached House,
Hollow Block Wall
Walls U-value = 0.37 W/m2K -
Roof U-value = 0.13 W/m2K -
Floor U-value = 0.22 W/m2K -
Heating U-value = 1.4 W/m2K -
Window Gas boiler (91%) -
Semi-detached House,
Hollow Block Wall
Walls U-value = 0.37 W/m2K -
Roof U-value = 0.13 W/m2K -
Floor U-value = 0.22 W/m2K -
Heating U-value = 1.4 W/m2K -
Window Gas boiler (91%) -
Terraced House, Hollow
Block Wall
Walls U-value = 0.37 W/m2K -
Roof U-value = 0.13 W/m2K -
Floor U-value = 0.22 W/m2K -
Heating U-value = 1.4 W/m2K -
Window Gas boiler (91%) -
Mid-Floor Flat, Hollow
Block Wall
Walls U-value = 0.37 W/m2K -
Heating U-value = 0.9 W/m2K -
Window Gas boiler (91%) -
Top-Floor Flat, Hollow
Block Wall
Walls U-value = 0.37 W/m2K -
Roof U-value = 0.11 W/m2K -
Heating U-value = 0.9 W/m2K -
Window Gas boiler (91%) -
Apartment Building,
Hollow Block Wall
Walls U-value = 0.37 W/m2K -
Roof U-value = 0.13 W/m2K -
Floor U-value = 0.22 W/m2K -
Heating U-value = 0.9 W/m2K -
Window Gas boiler (91%) -
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6.3 Existing Buildings – Analysis of Packages The cost optimal comparison for packages in existing buildings is also based on the macroeconomic cost calculations. The cost optimal curves for each of the reference buildings are shown in Figure 6.2 (a–g). The costs are based on the central energy price in Section 5.1 and a discount rate of 5%. For comparison, the proposed 2018 standard required by Ireland is included.
Figure 6.2a: Results of the cost optimal analysis – Bungalow, cavity wall (Macro-economic
costs, central energy price, 5% discount rate)
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Figure 6.2b: Results of the cost optimal analysis – Detached, cavity wall (Macro-economic costs, central energy price, 5% discount rate)
Figure 6.2c: Results of the cost optimal analysis – Semi-detached, cavity wall (Macro-economic costs, central energy price, 5% discount rate)
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Figure 6.2d: Results of the cost optimal analysis – Terraced, cavity wall (Macro-economic costs, central energy price, 5% discount rate)
Figure 6.2e: Results of the cost optimal analysis – Mid-floor flat, cavity wall (Macro-economic costs, central energy price, 5% discount rate)
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Figure 6.2f: Results of the cost optimal analysis – Top-floor flat, cavity wall (Macro-economic costs, central energy price, 5% discount rate)
Figure 6.2g: Results of the cost optimal analysis – Apartment block, cavity wall (Macro-economic costs, central energy price, 5% discount rate)
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Figure 6.2h: Results of the cost optimal analysis – Bungalow, solid wall (Macro-economic costs, central energy price, 5% discount rate)
Figure 6.2i: Results of the cost optimal analysis – Detached, solid wall (Macro-economic costs, central energy price, 5% discount rate)
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Figure 6.2j: Results of the cost optimal analysis – Semi-detached, solid wall (Macro-economic costs, central energy price, 5% discount rate)
Figure 6.2k: Results of the cost optimal analysis – Terraced, solid wall (Macro-economic costs, central energy price, 5% discount rate)
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Figure 6.2l: Results of the cost optimal analysis – Mid-floor flat, solid wall (Macro-economic costs, central energy price, 5% discount rate)
Figure 6.2m: Results of the cost optimal analysis – Top-floor flat, solid wall (Macro-economic costs, central energy price, 5% discount rate)
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Figure 6.2n: Results of the cost optimal analysis – Apartment block, solid wall (Macro-economic costs, central energy price, 5% discount rate)
From these curves, the economic optimal energy performance level in primary energy (kWh/m2/yr) is
shown in Table 6.3. All cost optimal solutions in the main analysis comprised:
Fabric Option: 4 (except for mid-floor flats which have option “1” as no roof improvement is possible)
Lighting Option: 2
DHW Option: 2
Heating Option: Gas heating
The difference between residential building types is that the bungalow and apartment (individual units
and block) cost optimal solutions include 20% PV whereas the detached, semi-detached and terraced
properties include no PV.
We have also included a range to cover the sensitivity cases investigated in Section 5. Furthermore,
to provide some allowance for sensitivity in the price of the fabric/services/LZC measures, we have
included those primary energy values which are within 5% of the lowest macro-economic cost in the
main analysis.
Another benefit of considering a sensitivity range is that it covers other technology solutions. Whilst
we have selected options that are applicable in most cases there will be some specific issues. For
example, particular houses may be very over-shaded which may make the use of photovoltaics less
effective or not realistically feasible. Hence, by considering a sensitivity range, it allows for the fact
that the cost optimal level for a given dwelling may differ from the more general cost optimal level.
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Table 6.3: Economic Optimal Energy Performance Level in Primary Energy
Reference building Primary Energy (kWh/m2/yr)
Sensitivity Range(kWh/m2/yr)
Bungalow, Cavity Wall 90 90 – 151
Detached House, Cavity Wall 116 90 – 122
Semi-detached House, Cavity Wall 112 86 – 120
Terraced House, Cavity Wall 116 116 – 125
Mid-Floor Flat, Cavity Wall 76 65 – 95
Top-Floor Flat, Cavity Wall 107 93 – 125
Apartment Building, Cavity Wall 87 75 – 106
Bungalow, Hollow Block Wall 92 92 – 145
Detached House, Hollow Block Wall 119 93 – 125
Semi-detached House, Hollow Block
Wall 115 88 – 122
Terraced House, Hollow Block Wall 118 91 – 127
Mid-Floor Flat, Hollow Block Wall 77 77 – 96
Top-Floor Flat, Hollow Block Wall 108 91 – 126
Apartment Building, Hollow Block Wall 89 74 – 107
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7. Comparison of Current Regulations and Cost Optimal Level
7.1 New Buildings
7.1.1 Single family buildings For single family buildings, Table 7.1 shows the proposed 2018 Building Regulations compared to the cost optimal sensitivity range described in Section 6.
Table 7.1: Comparison Table
Reference building Cost Optimal Range
(kWh/m2/yr)
Cost Optimal Level (kWh/m2/yr)
2018 Requirements(kWh/m2/yr)
Gap
Bungalow 34 – 94 34 52
The gap between cost optimal level
and 2018 Part L
requirements is greater than 15%
Detached house 36 – 74 43 42
There is no gap between cost optimal
level and 2018 Part L
requirements
Semi-detached house 42 – 75 42 42
Mid-floor flat 59 – 77 59 40
Top-floor flat 64 – 97 80 47
Average 47 – 83 52 45
The proposed 2018 Part L of the Building Regulations Conservation of Fuel and Energy requirements
for all new dwelling types with the exception of bungalows meet the cost optimal level performance.
There is no negative gap between the cost optimal levels and 2018 performance requirements for these
dwellings with the exception of bungalows. The average performance of all dwelling types is also better
than the cost optimal level. As the average performance of all dwelling types is better than the cost
optimal level and the majority of single family dwellings and the apartment block when modelled to 2018
Part L Building Regulations performance requirements achieved the cost optimal level there is no plan
to revise the performance.
The results would be different if the actual build mix was included rather than assuming a similar weighting for all reference buildings. However, the 2018 Part L requirements are within the cost optimal range for all but one building type. Hence, the overall outcome would not significantly change.
7.1.2 Apartment blocks and multi-family buildings For multi-family buildings, Table 7.2 shows the proposed 2018 Building Regulations compared to the cost optimal level.
Table 7.2: Comparison Table
Reference building Cost Optimal Range
(kWh/m2/yr)
Cost Optimal Level (kWh/m2/yr)
2018 Requirements(kWh/m2/yr)
2018 Part L requirements
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and cost optimal level
Apartment building 56 – 84 66 43
There is no gap between cost optimal
level and Part L 2018 Part L requirements
There is no negative gap between the cost optimal levels and 2018 Part L regulations performance
requirements for these dwellings and indeed the 2018 Part L building Regulations performance
requirements are better than the cost optimal level for some dwelling types.
The cost optimal range in Table 7.2 has been chosen to represent the range of the lowest points on the cost optimal points on the curve as described in Section 6. This facilitates the use of a variety of technical solutions for the range of new dwellings.
7.1.3 Plan to address gap for new dwellings
There is no negative gap between the cost optimal levels and 2018 Part L regulations performance requirements for new dwellings
7.2 Existing Buildings – Elemental Analysis
7.2.1 Single family buildings For each improvement measure, Table 7.3 and Table 7.4 show the proposed 2018 Building Regulations compared to the cost optimal level. Due to the different construction types, cavity and solid walls have been considered separately.
In the heating systems, window and hollow block wall elements analysed there is no gap between current requirements and the cost optimal level. In the case of roofs with insulation between joists, cavity walls and floors there are functional reasons why it may not be possible to install additional insulation to achieve the cost optimal level such as available space in existing rooms or roof spaces or cavity widths in walls. The 2018 Part L requirements are at the cost optimal level insofar as they are technically, economically and functionally feasible. There are no plans to review the elemental performance requirements prior to the next set of cost optimal calculations due by March 2023.
Table 7.3: Comparison Table, Existing Dwellings – Elemental Analysis, Cavity Walls
Reference building Cost Optimal Level 2018 Part L
requirements Gap (%)
Bungalow Cavity - Walls U-value = 0.31 U-value = 0.55 The gap between
2018 Part L
requirements and
cost optimal is
greater than 15%
Detached Cavity – Walls U-value = 0.31 U-value = 0.55
Semi-Detached Cavity – Walls U-value = 0.31 U-value = 0.55
Terraced Cavity – Walls U-value = 0.31 U-value = 0.55
Top-Floor Flat Cavity – Walls U-value = 0.31 U-value = 0.55
Mid-Floor Flat Cavity – Walls U-value = 0.31 U-value = 0.55
Average U-value = 0.31 U-value = 0.55
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Reference building Cost Optimal Level 2018 Part L
requirements Gap (%)
Bungalow Cavity – Roof U-value = 0.13 U-value = 0.16 The gap between
2018 Part L
requirements and
cost optimal is
greater than 15%
Detached Cavity – Roof U-value = 0.13 U-value = 0.16
Semi-Detached Cavity – Roof U-value = 0.13 U-value = 0.16
Terraced Cavity – Roof U-value = 0.13 U-value = 0.16
Top-Floor Flat Cavity – Roof U-value = 0.11 U-value = 0.16
Average U-value = 0.126 U-value = 0.16
Bungalow Cavity – Floor U-value = 0.22 U-value = 0.45 The gap between
2018 Part L
requirements and
cost optimal is
greater than 15%
Detached Cavity – Floor U-value = 0.22 U-value = 0.45
Semi-Detached Cavity – Floor U-value = 0.22 U-value = 0.45
Terraced Cavity – Floor U-value = 0.22 U-value = 0.45
Average U-value = 0.22 U-value = 0.45
Bungalow Cavity – Heating Gas boiler (91%) Gas boiler (90%)
There is no gap
between cost
optimal and 2018
Part L
requirements
Detached Cavity – Heating Gas boiler (91%) Gas boiler (90%)
Semi-Detached Cavity – Heating Gas boiler (91%) Gas boiler (90%)
Terraced Cavity – Heating Gas boiler (91%) Gas boiler (90%)
Top-Floor Flat Cavity – Heating Gas boiler (91%) Gas boiler (90%)
Mid-Floor Flat Cavity – Heating Gas boiler (91%) Gas boiler (90%)
Average Gas boiler (91%) Gas boiler (90%)
Bungalow Cavity – Windows U-value = 1.4 U-value = 1.4 There is no gap
between cost
optimal and 2018
Part L
requirements
Detached Cavity – Windows U-value = 1.4 U-value = 1.4
Semi-Detached Cavity – Windows U-value = 1.4 U-value = 1.4
Terraced Cavity – Windows U-value = 1.4 U-value = 1.4
Top-Floor Flat Cavity – Windows U-value = 0.9 U-value = 1.4
Mid-Floor Flat Cavity – Windows U-value = 0.9 U-value = 1.4
Average U-value = 1.23 U-value = 1.4
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Table 7.4: Comparison Table, Existing Dwellings – Elemental Analysis, Hollow Block Walls
Reference building Cost Optimal Level 2018 Part L
requirements) Gap
Bungalow Hollow Block – Walls U-value = 0.37 U-value = 0.35 There is no gap
between cost
optimal and 2018
Part L
requirements
Detached Hollow Block – Walls U-value = 0.37 U-value = 0.35
Semi-Detached Hollow Block –
Walls U-value = 0.37 U-value = 0.35
Terraced Hollow Block – Walls U-value = 0.37 U-value = 0.35
Top-Floor Flat Hollow Block –
Walls U-value = 0.37 U-value = 0.35
Mid-Floor Flat Hollow Block –
Walls U-value = 0.37 U-value = 0.35
Average U-value = 0.37 U-value = 0.35
Bungalow Hollow Block – Roof U-value = 0.13 U-value = 0.16 The gap between
2018 Part L
requirements and
cost optimal is
greater than 15%
Detached Hollow Block – Roof U-value = 0.13 U-value = 0.16
Semi-Detached Hollow Block –
Roof U-value = 0.13 U-value = 0.16
Terraced Hollow Block - Roof U-value = 0.13 U-value = 0.16
Top-Floor Flat Hollow Block –
Roof U-value = 0.11 U-value = 0.16
Average U-value = 0.126 U-value = 0.16
Bungalow Hollow Block – Floor U-value = 0.22 U-value = 0.45 The gap between
2018 Part L
requirements and
cost optimal is
greater than 15%
Detached Hollow Block – Floor U-value = 0.22 U-value = 0.45
Semi-Detached Hollow Block –
Floor U-value = 0.22 U-value = 0.45
Terraced Hollow Block – Floor U-value = 0.22 U-value = 0.45
Average U-value = 0.22 U-value = 0.45
Bungalow Hollow Block –
Heating Gas boiler (91%) Gas boiler (90%)
There is no gap
between cost
optimal and 2018
Part L
requirements
Detached Hollow Block –
Heating Gas boiler (91%) Gas boiler (90%)
Semi-Detached Hollow Block –
Heating Gas boiler (91%) Gas boiler (90%)
Terraced Hollow Block – Heating Gas boiler (91%) Gas boiler (90%)
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Reference building Cost Optimal Level 2018 Part L
requirements) Gap
Top-Floor Flat Hollow Block –
Heating Gas boiler (91%) Gas boiler (90%)
Mid-Floor Flat Hollow Block –
Heating Gas boiler (91%) Gas boiler (90%)
Average Gas boiler (91%) Gas boiler (90%)
Bungalow Hollow Block –
Windows U-value = 1.4 U-value = 1.4
There is no gap
between cost
optimal and 2018
Part L
requirements
Detached Hollow Block –
Windows U-value = 1.4 U-value = 1.4
Semi-Detached Hollow Block –
Windows U-value = 1.4 U-value = 1.4
Terraced Hollow Block –
Windows U-value = 1.4 U-value = 1.4
Top-Floor Flat Hollow Block –
Windows U-value = 0.9 U-value = 1.4
Mid-Floor Flat Hollow Block –
Windows U-value = 0.9 U-value = 1.4
Average U-value = 1.23 U-value = 1.4
7.2.2 Apartment blocks and multi-family buildings For each improvement measure, Table 7.5 shows the proposed 2018 Building Regulations compared to the cost optimal level. Due to the different construction types, cavity and solid walls have been considered separately.
In the heating systems, window and hollow block wall elements analysed there is no gap between 2018 Part L requirements and the cost optimal level. In the case of roofs with insulation between joists, cavity walls and floors there are functional reasons why it may not be possible to install additional insulation to achieve the cost optimal level such as available space in existing rooms or roof spaces or available cavity widths in walls. The 2018 Part L requirements are at the cost optimal level insofar as they are technically, economically and functionally feasible.
Table 7.5: Comparison Table, Existing Dwellings – Elemental Analysis, Apartment block
Reference building Cost Optimal
Level 2018 Part L
requirements Gap
Apartment Building Cavity – Walls U=0.31 U=0.55
The gap between 2018
Part L requirements
and cost optimal is greater than
15%
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Apartment Building Hollow Block – Walls U=0.37 U=0.35
There is no gap between cost optimal and 2018 Part L
requirements
Apartment Building Cavity – Windows U=0.9 U=1.4
The gap between 2018
Part L requirements
and cost optimal is greater than
15%
Apartment Building Hollow Block – Windows U=0.9 U=1.4
The gap between 2018
Part L requirements
and cost optimal is greater than
15%
Apartment Building Cavity – Roof U=0.13 U-value = 0.16
The gap between 2018
Part L requirements
and cost optimal is greater than
15%
Apartment Building Hollow Block – Roof U=0.13 U-value = 0.16
The gap between 2018
Part L requirements
and cost optimal is greater than
15%
Apartment Building Cavity – Heating Gas boiler
(91%) Gas boiler
(90%)
There is no gap between cost optimal and 2018 Part L
requirements
Apartment Building Hollow Block – Heating Gas boiler
(91%) Gas boiler
(90%)
There is no gap between cost optimal and 2018 Part L
requirements
7.2.3 Plan to address gap for existing dwellings-elemental
In heating systems, windows and hollow block wall elements analysed there is no gap between 2018 Part L requirements and the cost optimal level.
There are cases where the 2018 Part L requirements are greater than 15% from cost optimal. These are discussed below.
Cavity walls: The standard for renovated cavity walls is 0.55 W/m2K, which is equivalent to a fully insulated 50mm cavity. The dwellings were modelled with a 100mm cavity and the cost optimal U-value is 0.31 W/m2K which represents a fully filled 100mm cavity. It appears
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reasonable that for a 50mm cavity, the current standard of 0.55 W/m2K is also cost optimal. Therefore, the current requirement meets the cost optimal level for a 50mm cavity.
Roofs: The standard for renovated roofs is 0.16 W/m2K. The cost optimal U-value is 0.11 W/m2K which is equivalent to 150mm mineral wool insulation quilt between the joists plus 200mm above the joists. In practice, the cost optimal would need to take account of the impact on the usable space between the joists and the rafters and this may restrict the depth of insulation that may be practically installed. The installation of additional insulation can also create a condensation risk in the attic space and a risk assessment is required to assess if the attic is suitable for increased levels of insulation. Details of this risk assessment can be found in Annex A1 of National Standard Authority of Ireland S.R. 54 Code of Practice for the Energy Efficient Retrofit of Dwellings7. Due to this risk it may not always be technically, functionally or economically feasible to install insulation to the cost optimal level.
Floors: The standard for renovated floors is 0.45 W/m2K. The cost optimal U-value is 0.15 W/m2K which is equivalent to 120mm of insulation. For a room with a height of 2.4m, this is equivalent to reducing the room volume by 5% which is on the borderline of acceptability. Such a level of insulation may be dependent on available foundation depth to avoid such impact on room volume.
The 2018 Part L requirements are at the cost optimal level insofar as they are technically economically and functionally feasible. There are no plans to review the elemental performance requirements prior to the next set of cost optimal calculations.
7.3 Existing Buildings – Analysis of Packages
7.3.1 Single family buildings For single family buildings, Table 7.6 and Table 7.7 show the proposed 2018 Building Regulations compared to the cost optimal sensitivity range described in Section 6.
In the majority of dwellings modelled, the current requirement of 125kWh/m2/yr is within 15% of the cost optimal primary energy as required by the cost optimal guidance. Where the cost optimal level is lower than the 2018 Part L requirements, this is normally achieved through the installation of photovoltaics as part of the major renovation package. On many existing dwellings sufficient roof space may not be available to install photovoltaics due to room in the roof, roof lights and other existing roof modifications. From an economic perspective, the installation of photovoltaics may present an unintended barrier to the retrofit of dwellings. It is not considered functionally or economically feasible to set a performance requirement based on the installation of photovoltaics for major renovations.
The cost optimal level for the majority of dwellings are within 15% of the cost optimal level insofar as they are technically economically and functionally feasible
Table 7.6: Comparison Table, Existing Dwellings – Packages, Cavity Wall
Reference building Cost Optimal Range
(kWh/m2/yr)
Cost Optimal Level
(kWh/m2/yr)
2018 Part L requirements(kWh/m2/yr)
Gap
Bungalow, Cavity Wall 90 – 151 90 125
The gap between cost optimal and P
2018 Part L requirements is
greater than 15%
Detached House, Cavity Wall 90 – 122 116 125 There is no gap
between 2018 Part 7 https://shop.standards.ie/en-ie/Standards/S-R-54-2014-A1-2019-877610_SAIG_NSAI_NSAI_2749895/
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L requirements and cost optimal
Semi-detached House, Cavity Wall
86 – 120 112 125
2018 Part L requirements and cost optimal are approximately
within 15%
Terraced House, Cavity Wall
116 – 125 116 125
There is no gap between 2018 Part
L requirements and cost optimal
Mid-Floor Flat, Cavity Wall
65 – 95 76 125
The gap between cost optimal and
2018 Part L requirements is
greater than 15%
Top-Floor Flat, Cavity Wall 93 – 125 107 125
The gap between 2018 Part L
requirements and cost optimal is
greater than 15%
Average 90 – 123 103 125
Table 7.7: Comparison Table, Existing Dwellings – Packages, Solid Wall
Reference building Cost Optimal Range
(kWh/m2/yr)
Cost Optimal Level
(kWh/m2/yr)
2018 Requirements (kWh/m2/yr)
Gap
Bungalow, Hollow Block Wall 92 – 145 92 125
The gap between 2018 Part L
requirements and cost optimal is
greater than 15%
Detached House, Hollow Block Wall
93 – 125 119 125
There is no gap between 2018
Part L requirements and
cost optimal
Semi-detached House, Hollow Block Wall
88 – 122 115 125
There is no gap between 2018
Part L requirements and
cost optimal
Terraced House, Hollow Block Wall
91 – 127 118 125
There is no gap between 2018
Part L requirements and
cost optimal
Mid-Floor Flat, Hollow Block Wall
77 – 96 77 125
The gap between 2018 Part L
requirements and cost optimal is
greater than 15%
Top-Floor Flat, Hollow Block Wall 91 – 126 108 125
The gap between 2018 Part L
requirements and
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Average 89 – 124 105 125
7.3.2 Apartment blocks and multi-family buildings For multi-family buildings, Table 7.8 and Table 7.9 show the proposed 2018 Building Regulations compared to the cost optimal level. Regarding apartment blocks and multi-family buildings, where the cost optimal level is lower than the current requirements, this is normally achieved through the installation of photovoltaics as part of the major renovation package. On apartment blocks and multi-family buildings, sufficient roof space may not be available to install photovoltaics due to existing services installed on the roof and other existing roof modifications. From an economic perspective, the installation of photovoltaics may present an unintended barrier to the retrofit of apartment blocks and multi-family buildings. It is not considered functionally or economically feasible to set a performance requirement based on the installation of photovoltaics for major renovations.
Table 7.8: Comparison Table, Existing Dwellings – Packages, Apartment block, Cavity Wall
Reference building Cost Optimal Range
(kWh/m2/yr)
Cost Optimal Level
(kWh/m2/yr)
2018 Requirements(kWh/m2/yr)
Gap
Apartment building, Cavity Wall 75 – 106 87 125
The gap between
2018 Part L requirements
and cost optimal is
greater than 15%
Table 7.9: Comparison Table, Existing Dwellings – Packages, Apartment block, Solid Wall
Reference building Cost Optimal Range
(kWh/m2/yr)
Cost Optimal Level
(kWh/m2/yr)
2018 Part L requirementss(kWh/m2/yr
)
Gap
Apartment building, Hollow Block Wall 74 – 107 89 125
The gap between
2018 Part L requirements and cost optimal is
greater than 15%
7.3.3 Plan to address gap for existing dwellings -packages The 2018 Part L requirements are at the cost optimal level insofar as they are technically economically and functionally feasible. The elemental U-values for apartment dwellings are the same as for single family dwellings and the justification for the elemental gaps is provided in Section 7.2.3.
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Appendix 1 – Current Regulations
Table A.1: Relevant Standards for New Residential Buildings
BUILDING ELEMENT
STANDARD SOURCE
Wall Maximum average area-weighted U=0.18
Maximum for individual element U=0.6
Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L , Table 1, columns 2 and 3
Roof (pitched, insulation at ceiling)
Maximum average area-weighted U=0.16
Maximum for individual element U=0.3
Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L , Table 1, columns 2 and 3
Roof (flat) Maximum average area-weighted U=0.20
Maximum for individual element U=0.3
Ground floor Maximum average area-weighted U=0.18
Maximum for individual element U=0.6
(Note: U=0.15 advised for floors with underfloor heating)
Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L , Table 1, columns 2 and 3
Window Maximum average area-weighted U=1.4
Maximum for individual element U=3.0
Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L , Table 1, columns 2 and 3
Thermal Bridging Adopt ACDs for all key junctions Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L, section 1.3.3.2
Gas boiler Minimum 90% seasonal efficiency Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L, section 1.4.1.1
Biomass boiler Minimum 77% seasonal efficiency Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L, section 1.4.2.2
Controls Automatic control of space heating on the basis of room temperature
Automatic control of heat input to stored hot water on the basis of stored water temperature
Separate and independent automatic time control of space heating and hot water Shut down of boiler or other heat source when there is no demand for either space or water heating from that source.
Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L, section 1.4.3.1
Controls for heat pumps
External controls to include: - weather compensation or internal
temperature control) - timer or programmer for space heating
Heat pump unit controls to include: - control of water pump operation
(internal and external as appropriate) - Control of water temperature for the
distribution system. - Control of outdoor fan operation for air-
to-water units. - Defrost control of external airside heat
exchanger for air-to-water systems. - Protection for water flow failure
Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L, Table 2
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Table A.2: Relevant Standards for Existing Residential Buildings – Replacement of Individual Elements
- Protection for water high temperature - Protection for high refrigerant pressure
Protection of air flow failure on air-to-water units.
Hot water controls to include: - auxiliary heating regime to 60°C or
more for disinfection purposes
- temperature control and time control to optimise the time taken to heat the water
Insulation of pipes, ducts and vessels
All hot water storage vessels, pipes and ducts associated with the provision of heating and hot water in a dwelling should be insulated to prevent heat loss. 50mm factory applied PU-foam for hot water tanks having zero ozone depletion potential and a minimum density of 30 kg/m3 satisfies the criterion for insulation of the hot water tank when installed within the normally heated area of the dwelling.
Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L , section 1.4.4.2
MVHR Minimum Specific Fan Power of 0.6W/litre/sec for continuous supply only and continuous extract only
Minimum Specific Fan Power of 1.2W/litre/sec for balanced systems
Minimum Heat Recovery Efficiency of 70%
Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L , Table 3
All – Maximum Permitted Energy Performance Coefficient
0.3 compared to reference dwelling Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L , section 1.1.2
All - Maximum Permitted Carbon
Performance Coefficient
0.35 compared to reference dwelling
Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L , section 1.1.2
BUILDING ELEMENT
STANDARD SOURCE
Cavity Wall U=0.55
Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L, Table 5, column 2
Solid Wall U=0.35
Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L, Table 5, column 2
Pitched roof, insulation at ceiling
U=0.16
Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L, Table 5, column 2
Flat roof U=0.25
Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L, Table 5, column 2
Ground Floor U=0.45 Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance
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Document L, Table 5, column 2
Window U=1.40
Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L, Table 5, column 2
Gas/oil boiler Minimum 90% seasonal efficiency
Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L, Section 2.2.2
Controls Time and temperature control for room and hot water cylinder, boiler interlock.
Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L, Section 2.2.3
Insulation of pipes, ducts and vessels
All hot water storage vessels, pipes and ducts associated with the provision of heating and hot water in a dwelling should be insulated to prevent heat loss. Equivalent to 50mm factory applied PU-foam for hot water tanks.
Draft Building Regulations 2018, Technical Guidance Document L, Section 2.2.4
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Appendix 2 – Cost Optimal Curves, Existing buildings – Elemental analysis
Bungalow
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
195 200 205 210 215 220 225
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Cavity wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
202 202 203 203 204 204 205 205 206 206
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Roof, Cavity wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
195 200 205 210 215 220
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Floor, Cavity wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
199 200 201 202 203 204 205 206 207
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) -Window, Cavity wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
0 50 100 150 200
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Heating, Cavity wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
198 200 202 204 206 208 210 212 214
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Solid wall
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Detached
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
210 210 211 211 212 212 213 213 214 214 215
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Roof, Solid wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
205 210 215 220 225 230
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Floor, Solid wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
208 209 210 211 212 213 214 215
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) -Window, Solid wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
0 50 100 150 200
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Heating, Solid wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
150 155 160 165 170 175 180 185 190
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Cavity wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
173 174 174 175 175 176
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Roof, Cavity wall
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0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
168 170 172 174 176 178 180 182
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Floor, Cavity wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) -Window, Cavity wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Heating, Cavity wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
150 155 160 165 170 175
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Solid wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
184 184 185 185 186 186
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Roof, Solid wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
180 182 184 186 188 190 192 194
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Floor, Solid wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
172 173 174 175 176 177 178 179 180
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) -Window, Solid wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Heating, Solid wall
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Semi-detached
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
150 155 160 165 170 175 180
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Cavity wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
165 165 166 166 167 167
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Roof, Cavity wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
162 164 166 168 170 172 174
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Floor, Cavity wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) -Window, Cavity wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Heating, Cavity wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
154 156 158 160 162 164 166 168
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Solid wall
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Terraced
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
172 173 173 174 174 175
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Roof, Solid wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
168 170 172 174 176 178 180 182
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Floor, Solid wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) -Window, Solid wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Heating, Solid wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
160 165 170 175 180 185
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Cavity wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
172 172 173 173 174 174
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Roof, Cavity wall
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0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
168 170 172 174 176 178 180 182
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Floor, Cavity wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) -Window, Cavity wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Heating, Cavity wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
162 164 166 168 170 172 174 176
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Solid wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
179 179 180 180 181 181
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Roof, Solid wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
176 178 180 182 184 186 188
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Floor, Solid wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) -Window, Solid wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Heating, Solid wall
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Mid-floor flat
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
182 184 186 188 190 192 194 196 198 200
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Cavity wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
152 154 156 158 160 162 164 166 168 170 172
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) -Window, Cavity wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Heating, Cavity wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
182 184 186 188 190 192 194
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Solid wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
158 160 162 164 166 168 170 172 174 176
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) -Window, Solid wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Heating, Solid wall
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Top-floor flat
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
240 245 250 255 260 265
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Cavity wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
225 230 235 240 245 250
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Roof, Cavity wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
212 214 216 218 220 222 224 226 228 230 232
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) -Window, Cavity wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Heating, Cavity wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
244 246 248 250 252 254 256
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Solid wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
230 235 240 245 250 255
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Roof, Solid wall
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Apartment building
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
218 220 222 224 226 228 230 232 234 236 238
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) -Window, Solid wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Heating, Solid wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
204 206 208 210 212 214 216 218 220 222 224
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Cavity wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
214 215 215 216 216 217 217 218 218
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Roof, Cavity wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
212 213 214 215 216 217 218 219 220
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Floor, Cavity wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
174 176 178 180 182 184 186 188 190 192 194
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) -Window, Cavity wall
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0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Heating, Cavity wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
204 206 208 210 212 214 216
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Solid wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
220 221 221 222 222 223 223 224
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Roof, Solid wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
218 219 220 221 222 223 224 225 226
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Floor, Solid wall
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
180 182 184 186 188 190 192 194 196 198 200
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) -Window, Solid wall
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Ma
cro
eco
no
mic
Co
st (
EU
R/m
²)
Primary Energy (kWh/m²)
Macroeconomic Costs (Central energy price, 5% discount rate, EUR/m²) - Heating, Solid wall
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