Temperatures rise following introduction of individual metering and billing for heating
The case of Sweden
Stockholm, 23 May 2016 | Energy
The EU Energy Efficiency Directive imposes a requirement for apartments to have individual metering and billing for heating when this is cost-effective. A new report from our Swedish member, SABO concludes that individual metering and billing is neither profitable nor reduces energy use.
A precondition for individual metering and billing for heating to be cost-effective while resulting in energy savings is that the majority of residents opt for a lower temperature than that provided when heating is controlled centrally.
The report indicates that the average temperature chosen by Swedish residents in buildings with individual metering and billing is 21.7°C. The current temperature provided for homes in the public housing sector, managed by SABO, without individual metering and billing is 20-21°C.
The introduction of individual metering and billing in Sweden would therefore force through unprofitable investments, increased energy use and thus counteract the objective of the EU Directive.
Check out the full report below and browse through 7 different case studies in various cities across the country.
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