Summary
Because of its insularity, Reunion Island has to pay attention to its energy production and consumption. Building, and specially housing, is one of the biggest energy consumers. This action aims to help people (households, architects) in sustainable construction in Reunion Island. So, ARER has published a public guide with prescriptions and advises how to build a sustainable house, thermally comfortable and which saves energy and water. This action is leaded for the 4 micro-climates identified in Reunion Island. It is supported by several partners (local institutional, financial or technical).
Results
Compared to a "traditional house", a sustainable house saves 40% of the electric invoice and 25% of the water invoice. A traditional house consumes 4000 kWh/year, instead of 2400 kWh/year for a sustainable house.
People who lived in a sustainable house are aware about energy and water saving and they talk about it with their colleagues, friends, family ...
The environmental benefits are less fossils energy and water consumed.
Social benefits are indirect. Jobs are created because of the installation of renewable energy (solar domestic hot water or photovoltaic system).
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