Did you know that the building sector accounts for more than 30% of final energy consumption in Spain? That’s right, and in order to reduce this percentage, we need more measures that are committed to sustainable construction.

Among these, we can highlight the energy refurbishment of buildings, which is becoming a necessary process for both homes and businesses, as it improves sustainability and energy efficiency, as well as making these facilities safer and more comfortable for their users.

What is energy rehabilitation and why is it important for your pyme?

Energy refurbishment optimises a building’s installations in order to reduce energy consumption and minimise CO2 emissions. This improves air conditioning systems and the implementation of thermal insulation and renewable energy solutions. For an pyme this is very important to improve its competitiveness, reduce its costs and align with current market requirements in terms of sustainability.

Why should you carry out an energy refurbishment in your pyme?

It is true that carrying out an energy refurbishment has an initial cost. However, it represents an investment in the future that offers the following benefits for your company:

1. Energy saving:

Energy refurbishment will help your company to optimise its energy consumption and reduce its energy bill at the same time. This not only improves the economic performance of the SME, but also reduces dependence on conventional energy sources.

2. Economic savings:

As we have already mentioned, carrying out an energy refurbishment has an initial cost, but in the long term it will save you a lot of money. In this sense, SMEs should pay more attention to the type of air conditioning system they need according to the characteristics of the building itself to avoid possible energy losses, as well as its lighting and the building envelope (facades, roofs, etc.).

3. Revalue the building:

The market value of an energy-refurbished building increases considerably, making it more competitive and a fundamental tool for differentiation and corporate social responsibility.

4. Helps fight pollution

According to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), deep energy renovation of buildings avoids the emission of millions of tons of CO2.

5. Improves quality of life

As specialists in the air conditioning of all types of installations, we know that a good heating or cooling system improves the well-being of users and their thermal comfort all year round.

6. Creates employment

The energy renovation of buildings requires specialised personnel, so the widespread application of this measure would generate many jobs. According to another WWF report, 150,000 sustainable jobs are expected in the long term.

Tools to boost energy refurbishment in your SME

Energy audits

Another of the measures that are already being applied to ensure energy savings in companies are energy audits. This analysis makes it possible to diagnose critical points in energy consumption and propose efficient solutions. Since the entry into force of Royal Decree 56/2016, audits are mandatory for certain companies, encouraging sustainable construction practices and promoting the transition towards greater efficiency.

Energy certifications: LEED

In order to ensure sustainability in your SME, another option is to work on obtaining energy efficiency certificates such as LEED Certification. This international standard, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), evaluates the finish of a building according to six main criteria: sustainability, water efficiency, energy and atmospheric impact, materials and resources used, indoor environmental quality, and innovation and design process.

How to start with energy rehabilitation in your pyme?

To start with energy rehabilitation in your SME you should:

  • Assess the needs of your building: Analyse what your building requires, e.g. thermal insulation, lighting and air conditioning systems, energy consumption.
  • Consult with specialists: At Magnovent we offer integral solutions in air conditioning and energy efficiency to help you with the energy rehabilitation of your SME.
  • Take advantage of grants and subsidies: Find out about government programmes that fund energy renovation projects.

At Magnovent, as a company committed to caring for the environment, we include energy-efficient habits and behaviour in each of our production processes, and our air conditioning products are the result of this.

So now you know, go for smart consumption, embark on the road to business sustainability and turn your business… into an energy bunker!