Energy and running costs
What heating, cooling and hot water cost each year in an A- or B-rated new build compared with an older home.
The kWh per m² are illustrative starting points for the Mediterranean coast. Replace them with the consumption on each home's energy certificate.
New build (A)1,000 kWh€200 / year
Resale (E)5,000 kWh€1,000 / year
Saving with the new build€800 / year
Over ten yearsBefore any rise in electricity prices.€8,000
New build€200
Resale€1,000
New homes built to the current building code usually heat, cool and make hot water with an aerothermal heat pump, which delivers several units of heat for each unit of electricity. Older homes often rely on electric water heaters and older air conditioning.
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