Study regarding the possibility of use the alternative high efficiency systems for increasing energy performance in suburban areas

Abstract

Energy efficiency is often characterized as the most valuable form of energy, since it reduces costs and the negative impact on the environment associated with energy consumption, but also the dependence on energy imports. The highest potential for increasing energy efficiency in Romania is found in the heating of buildings, in the transformation of primary energy resources into electricity. In Romania, 86% of the built area is represented by residential buildings. From the 8.1 million housing units, single-family homes are dominant, accounting for 61% of these. The article aims to highlight the importance of investments in rural areas in order to increase energy efficiency. The energy from renewable sources is not adequately considered in the rural development programming exercise. The energy efficiency measures provide medium-term gain opportunities and long, by promoting saving solutions by reducing production and consumption costs, reducing the environmental impact and at the same time ensuring the promotion of economic and social development. The results of this study show the possibility of developing the "what-if" analysis, which can help the decision makers to choose the best adaptation strategy. In order to be able to make the best investment decisions in equipment and choose the right energy sources, consumers need access to the alternative energy sources (especially in rural areas) and quality information on the options they have and to financing opportunities. Soon, it will be necessary to support the cogeneration systems based on biomass and biogas in semi-urban areas, with the centralized distribution of the thermal agent.