Swedish National and Local Government Programs for Conservation of Energy in Buildings

摘要

This report, consisting of ten essays by different authors, is an initial Swedish contribution to the research cooperation within Annex VII of the International Energy Agency. A broad scope of subjects within the area of promotion of energy conservation is treated. The Swedish institutional system for building, housing and energy is briefly described. The national energy conservation goal is presented and discussed. Different government measures to promote energy conservation, such as the building codes and the loans and grants system, are described and some questions are raised. Some essays deal with informational programs and training of energy advisors. The conflict between energy aspects and architectural qualities is discussed in another essay. Finally, a case-study of energy conservation in three Swedish municipalities (kommuns) is summarized and the activities - and non-activities - of the local authorities are analyzed.