June 1, 2024Open Access

The use, energy use and renovation of Swedish second homes in winter sport areas

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KMKristina Mjörnell DJDennis Johansson

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Observational analysis reveals substantial energy-saving potential from heat pumps and reduced heating in Swedish second homes, highlighting major efficiency opportunities.

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Energy consumption in Swedish second homes can be reduced by more than 50% through heat pump installation and reduced heating during unoccupied winter periods.
Direct electricity heats 48% of surveyed second homes, and more than half maintain indoor temperatures exceeding 16°C during unoccupied periods.
Investigation of user patterns across seasons evaluates heating systems and implemented energy renovation measures in Swedish winter sport destinations.
Highlights the substantial savings from heat pumps and temperature setbacks, as fewer than 15% of renovations currently target energy efficiency.

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Mjörnell et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e673fbb6db6435875fe7e9 https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1363/1/012058

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June 1, 2024Open Access

The use, energy use and renovation of Swedish second homes in winter sport areas

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Authors

KMKristina Mjörnell DJDennis Johansson

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Overview

Observational analysis reveals substantial energy-saving potential from heat pumps and reduced heating in Swedish second homes, highlighting major efficiency opportunities.

Key Points

Energy consumption in Swedish second homes can be reduced by more than 50% through heat pump installation and reduced heating during unoccupied winter periods.
Direct electricity heats 48% of surveyed second homes, and more than half maintain indoor temperatures exceeding 16°C during unoccupied periods.
Investigation of user patterns across seasons evaluates heating systems and implemented energy renovation measures in Swedish winter sport destinations.
Highlights the substantial savings from heat pumps and temperature setbacks, as fewer than 15% of renovations currently target energy efficiency.

Cite This Study

Mjörnell et al. (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e673fbb6db6435875fe7e9 https://doi.org/10.1088/1755-1315/1363/1/012058

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