{"id":12438,"date":"2024-12-12T07:30:05","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T06:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.testahomes.com\/rehabilita-tu-vivienda-y-deja-de-pasar-frio-en-invierno-y-calor-en-verano-2\/"},"modified":"2024-12-12T07:30:05","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T06:30:05","slug":"rehabilita-tu-vivienda-y-deja-de-pasar-frio-en-invierno-y-calor-en-verano-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.testahomes.com\/en\/rehabilita-tu-vivienda-y-deja-de-pasar-frio-en-invierno-y-calor-en-verano-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Renovate Your Home and Beat the Winter Cold (and Summer Heat)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Winter is just around the corner, and it\u2019s time to prepare for it in the most comfortable way possible, both outside and inside your home. Just as we stock up on coats and warm clothing for the cold, homes also need to be prepared as temperatures begin to plummet.<\/strong><\/p>\n

While new buildings<\/a> are already designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, most homes in Spain unfortunately fall short in this regard.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In fact, according to the Report on the Status of Energy Certification of Buildings<\/strong><\/a> by the Ministry for Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge, over 80% of existing properties in Spain<\/strong> have an energy rating between D and F\u2014the lowest categories.<\/p>\n

What Does This Mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Homes with low energy ratings consume a lot of energy to stay warm in winter and cool in summer<\/strong>. They are highly vulnerable to temperature fluctuations, requiring significant electricity usage<\/strong> to maintain comfort. The result? High electricity or gas bills and a substantial release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.<\/p>\n

The goal is clear: to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature year-round<\/strong> without excessive energy consumption. The good news? Even older homes can be renovated<\/strong> to achieve this, and subsidies are available to help foot the bill.<\/p>\n

Benefits of Renovating Your Home (for the Environment Too)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The situation in Spain is pressing. According to the Green Building Council, the pace of energy-efficient building renovations needs to increase twelvefold<\/a> to meet the European Union\u2019s 2050 decarbonisation targets. This makes it essential for not only industry stakeholders but also homeowners and their associations to take action. Property owners hold the key to driving improvements in their homes and residential buildings.<\/p>\n

Here are the main benefits of energy-efficient renovations:<\/p>\n