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Swiss Smart Heating, Switzerland

Lowering emissions and household electricity costs with this smart heating device

Switzerland
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One third of Switzerlands energy consumption goes towards space heating, and most households use oil or as for their heating needs. The use of these non-renewable fossil fuels for space heating in homes creates greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable heating technology can improve heating efficiency in buildings but often faces financial obstacles, technical problems, or consumer resistance, which slows the rate of adoption.

Location
Switzerland
Type
Energy efficiency
Registry
Standards

Sustainable Development Goals

12. Responsible consumption and production

300 households

equipped with Danfoss Living Eco, improving energy efficiency and cutting costs in Swiss homes

13. Climate Action

106.5 tCO2e

reduced on average each year, through installing more efficient TRVs

The Solution

South Pole, on behalf of the KliK Foundation, works with Swiss company, Danfoss Schweiz to increase the adoption rate of the Danfoss Living Eco Thermostatic Radiator Valves (TRVs) a sustainable heating technology. The Living Eco TRV features two pre-installed energy-saving programmes that work with regular diurnal heating routines. They also feature an open window function, which automatically regulates heating loads when a room is aired.

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The Impact

The Danfoss Living Eco TRV is easy to use, and creates higher energy efficiencies achieving electricity savings of up to 23% in some homes, as well as promoting the transition of the Swiss economy towards an even lower carbon future. Increasing the efficiency of household space heating with Living Eco TRV devices creates emission reductions, which are monitored by South Pole, verified by an independent auditor, and certified by the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment. They are then passed on to the KliK Foundation. Users receive an environmental discount of 15 CHF on each device in return for their participation.

Project ID: 301605
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