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 The energy-cost savings then can be used to finance the extra investment cost which are probably needed to get better building components to form the energy efficient building envelope: The energy-cost savings then can be used to finance the extra investment cost which are probably needed to get better building components to form the energy efficient building envelope:
   * more and better thermal insulation layer   * more and better thermal insulation layer
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   * windows with low U-value < 0.85 W/m²K   * windows with low U-value < 0.85 W/m²K
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   * ventilation system with heat recovery   * ventilation system with heat recovery
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 To compare energy cost savings with extra investment costs both cost categories have to be re-calculated via dynamic finance calculation methods: annual expenses must be transformed to present cash value or vice versa.  In doing so the reduced energy costs and the relevant investment costs, respectively – see figure 1 for several variants of renovation a building – can be added up easily.  To compare energy cost savings with extra investment costs both cost categories have to be re-calculated via dynamic finance calculation methods: annual expenses must be transformed to present cash value or vice versa.  In doing so the reduced energy costs and the relevant investment costs, respectively – see figure 1 for several variants of renovation a building – can be added up easily. 
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 ===== 2 New built single family & apartment building ===== ===== 2 New built single family & apartment building =====
    
-==== 2.2 New built single family row-house building: ====+==== 2.2 New built single family row-house building: PH compared with low energy building  ====
    
-PH compared with low energy building  + 
-This example is to update cost evaluation on the basis of realized projects. This single family row-house building was erected in 2007/2008. In total nine dwelling units were realized at the same time with one construction team formed by the architect as a general planner and several smaller craftsmen companies: Carpenter, window manufacturer and installer, plumber, electricians,…. see, figure 2 +This example is to update cost evaluation on the basis of realized projects. This single family row-house building was erected in 2007/2008. In total nine dwelling units were realized at the same time with one construction team formed by the architect as a general planner and several smaller craftsmen companies: carpenter, window manufacturer and installer, plumber, electricians,…. see, figure 2. 
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 Construction: Cellar with concrete bottom slab as flat foundation with XPS insulation layer beneath, so cellar is within the warm envelope. Construction above ground: lightweight wooden prefabricated elements, see table in figure 2. Invoiced construction costs for the whole PH building were about 1200 €/m² (cost group 300 building envelope and cost group 400 building service). The costs for energy saving components are reported in detail below.  Construction: Cellar with concrete bottom slab as flat foundation with XPS insulation layer beneath, so cellar is within the warm envelope. Construction above ground: lightweight wooden prefabricated elements, see table in figure 2. Invoiced construction costs for the whole PH building were about 1200 €/m² (cost group 300 building envelope and cost group 400 building service). The costs for energy saving components are reported in detail below. 
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 [{{ :picopen:row_house_project_with_9_dwelling_units_as_ph_buildings_in_darmstadt_1.png?1000 | **Figure 2:** **Row house project with 9 dwelling units as PH buildings in Darmstadt (2008) and short description, Photo | Berthold Kaufmann © PHI  And short description of PH buildings**}}] [{{ :picopen:row_house_project_with_9_dwelling_units_as_ph_buildings_in_darmstadt_1.png?1000 | **Figure 2:** **Row house project with 9 dwelling units as PH buildings in Darmstadt (2008) and short description, Photo | Berthold Kaufmann © PHI  And short description of PH buildings**}}]
 The Passive House buildings all have a mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery. To compare cost of LEB an exhaust air ventilation system with one fan, silencers and outside air inlets in walls was accounted for, as this is required in Germany since 2009 to provide sufficient (hygienic) continuous air change. For all other configuration features see in table in figure 2. The Passive House buildings all have a mechanical ventilation system with heat recovery. To compare cost of LEB an exhaust air ventilation system with one fan, silencers and outside air inlets in walls was accounted for, as this is required in Germany since 2009 to provide sufficient (hygienic) continuous air change. For all other configuration features see in table in figure 2.
-The costs of all components relevant for energy savings are accounted for in this section. So not only building envelope components, but also building service components are included: cost of ventilation and heating system are fully accounted for. Accordingly in this section the final energy demand for the heating system including heat distribution losses and including auxiliary electricity for ventilation and heating system was used to calculate energy costs. This approach is used in PHPP9 and PHeco in general, as this allows to fully account for the real situation of the user and investor: all costs have to be accounted for and are to be compared.+\\ 
 +The costs of all components relevant for energy savings are accounted for in this section. So not only building envelope components, but also building service components are included: cost of ventilation and heating system are fully accounted for. Accordingly in this section the **final energy** demand for the heating system **including heat distribution losses and including auxiliary electricity** for ventilation and heating system was used to calculate energy costs. This approach is used in PHPP9 and PHeco in general, as this allows to fully account for the real situation of the user and investor: all costs have to be accounted for and are to be compared.
  
  
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 Cost data for the Passive House buildings were available as the project was realized with the architect (Georg Zielke, Darmstadt) as general planner, who did planning and negotiation with companies. But all families (investors) had single contracts with the construction team companies: craftsmen and suppliers of components. This is an advantage with respect to cost transparency, but has some risk, e.g. rising construction costs during planning as the responsibility for contracts lies solely with the investing family.  Cost data for the Passive House buildings were available as the project was realized with the architect (Georg Zielke, Darmstadt) as general planner, who did planning and negotiation with companies. But all families (investors) had single contracts with the construction team companies: craftsmen and suppliers of components. This is an advantage with respect to cost transparency, but has some risk, e.g. rising construction costs during planning as the responsibility for contracts lies solely with the investing family. 
 The fact that one single construction team was doing all nine building units provided the chance to get good prices, as serial effects could be used. For economic analysis accounted costs were available for all the passive house buildings.  The fact that one single construction team was doing all nine building units provided the chance to get good prices, as serial effects could be used. For economic analysis accounted costs were available for all the passive house buildings. 
-The costs coming out of the invoicing are sorted by components and energy saving actions, see figure 3, such as +The costs coming out of the invoicing are sorted by components and energy saving actions, see figure 3, such as: 
   * air tightness   * air tightness
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   * thermal insulation of cellar, bottom slab, outside wall, roof   * thermal insulation of cellar, bottom slab, outside wall, roof
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   * windows, entrance door, shading   * windows, entrance door, shading
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   * heating system   * heating system
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   * ventilation system   * ventilation system
 To compare the costs of several components specific cost values in €/m² were calculated. The area used is the same treated floor area, which is used in PHPP to do energy balance calculations. So cost data for investment and energy consumption can easily and directly be compared. To compare the costs of several components specific cost values in €/m² were calculated. The area used is the same treated floor area, which is used in PHPP to do energy balance calculations. So cost data for investment and energy consumption can easily and directly be compared.
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 For the basic version of PH the costs for energy saving components are in total 322 €/m² TFA. This value is compatible with the experience from other projects.  For the basic version of PH the costs for energy saving components are in total 322 €/m² TFA. This value is compatible with the experience from other projects. 
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 Cost estimation for LEB. For this project no comparable LEB was available to get invoiced cost data. Therefore costs were estimated according to data from literature: less insulation thickness, no expenses for air-tightness, simple exhaust air ventilation system reduce the costs for the LEB. On the other hand the connection to district heating needs a higher maximum power (15 kW instead of 6 kW). The costs for the connection are rated directly with the maximum power. In addition the LEB has higher costs for heating system as each room has a radiator, whilst in PH one single air heater is used, radiators only in bathrooms.  Cost estimation for LEB. For this project no comparable LEB was available to get invoiced cost data. Therefore costs were estimated according to data from literature: less insulation thickness, no expenses for air-tightness, simple exhaust air ventilation system reduce the costs for the LEB. On the other hand the connection to district heating needs a higher maximum power (15 kW instead of 6 kW). The costs for the connection are rated directly with the maximum power. In addition the LEB has higher costs for heating system as each room has a radiator, whilst in PH one single air heater is used, radiators only in bathrooms. 
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 The sum of costs for energy saving components for the LEB are therefore only about 240 €/m² TFA and thus the difference to PH is 82 €/m². The relative extra expenses for PH components from these numbers are about 8 % which is in line with earlier PH projects. The sum of costs for energy saving components for the LEB are therefore only about 240 €/m² TFA and thus the difference to PH is 82 €/m². The relative extra expenses for PH components from these numbers are about 8 % which is in line with earlier PH projects.
 2.4 PH are economically reasonable,  2.4 PH are economically reasonable, 
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 PH components as described above are economically reasonable with present boundary conditions, see table 4. So the higher investment costs are paid back by reduced energy consumption costs during lifetime of the building. Therefore the documentation of 'total lifecycle costs' is important to give a transparent view of the facts. PH components as described above are economically reasonable with present boundary conditions, see table 4. So the higher investment costs are paid back by reduced energy consumption costs during lifetime of the building. Therefore the documentation of 'total lifecycle costs' is important to give a transparent view of the facts.
 Two effects have to be pointed out here:  Two effects have to be pointed out here: 
-  * Unordered List Itemit is worth while to optimize all components to the cost optimum. Having rather high energy prices this intends to reduce energy costs and have some more investments in corresponding energy saving components. +  * it is worth while to optimize all components to the cost optimum. Having rather high energy prices this intends to reduce energy costs and have some more investments in corresponding energy saving components. 
-  * Unordered List ItemThe numbers of cost data out of the study shown in this section are by intention taken from a 'cost effective' basic version of a building. This intends as well the selection of materials. So PVC window frames are used in PH and LEB. Extra costs for wooden or wood-aluminum are not accounted for. Using these would result in extra costs for both, PH an LEB. It is important to always compare apples with apples! + 
-  * Unordered List ItemWindows have cost reduction potential +  * The numbers of cost data out of the study shown in this section are by intention taken from a 'cost effective' basic version of a building. This intends as well the selection of materials. So PVC window frames are used in PH and LEB. Extra costs for wooden or wood-aluminum are not accounted for. Using these would result in extra costs for both, PH an LEB. It is important to always compare apples with apples! 
-  * Unordered List ItemVentilation systems have cost reduction potential.+ 
 +  * Windows have cost reduction potential 
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 +  * Ventilation systems have cost reduction potential. 
 Using all the above mentioned numbers and calculating present values from all cost categories results in the total costs for PH and LEB shown in figure 3. Using all the above mentioned numbers and calculating present values from all cost categories results in the total costs for PH and LEB shown in figure 3.
 Summary and outlook: Lower interest rates get the capital cost reduced and higher energy prices will lead to higher savings. So the present situation favors investment in energy efficiency components for buildings. Summary and outlook: Lower interest rates get the capital cost reduced and higher energy prices will lead to higher savings. So the present situation favors investment in energy efficiency components for buildings.
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 | price for electricity *) | **0.22 €/kWh** | final energy|  | price for electricity *) | **0.22 €/kWh** | final energy| 
 **Table 2: ****Basic assumptions for dynamical cost calculation for row house 2008.  **Table 2: ****Basic assumptions for dynamical cost calculation for row house 2008. 
-Siehe dazu auch [Kah/Feist 2008]       (*) Energy price and interest rate in 2008.**+Also see [Kah/Feist 2008]       (*) Energy price and interest rate in 2008.**
  
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-[{{ :picopen:total_life_cycle_costs_for_end_energy_demand.png | **Figure 4** **Total Life cycle costs for end energy demand for heating and hot water (DHW) for PH in comparision with LEB. The highrer construction costs are compensated by reduced investment costs. Interest rate and energy price as 2008 (year of construction).**}}] +[{{ :picopen:total_life_cycle_costs_for_end_energy_demand.png | **Figure 4:** **Total Life cycle costs for end energy demand for heating and hot water (DHW) for PH in comparision with LEB. The highrer construction costs are compensated by reduced investment costs. Interest rate and energy price as 2008 (year of construction).**}}] 
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-In many cases the concern of investors is reduced to the question to have the cheapest investment done to just fulfill the legal requirements with respect to energy savings. This is the bundle No 5 (EnEV) in the following graphs. But it turns out that this point of view is often misleading: Better components which might be more expensive will have higher energy savings and thus will lead to lower energy costs during life time.+In many cases the concern of investors is reduced to the question to have the cheapest investment done to just fulfill the legal requirements with respect to energy savings. This is the bundle No 5 (EnEV) in the following graphs. But it turns out that this point of view is often misleading: better components which might be more expensive will have higher energy savings and thus will lead to lower energy costs during life time. 
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 In figure 5 the final energy demand of each bundle is shown to display that every action has a significant impact on energy use of the building. In figure 6 vice versa the extra investment costs for energy saving actions are shown for each bundle in detail. From that it can be seen easily which components have further cost reduction potential: this is mainly the windows and the ventilation system. For windows cost reduction could already be realized as meanwhile (2015) windows with PH quality are available for about the same costs as formerly 'standard' EnEV windows with less insulation and only two pane glazings. Ventilation systems have to be revised with that respect in the near future. As it can be seen from figure 6 bundle No 7 (PH2 cost optimized) − the cost for ventilation systems should come down to about 80 €/m² TFA instead of 160 €/m² TFA. In figure 5 the final energy demand of each bundle is shown to display that every action has a significant impact on energy use of the building. In figure 6 vice versa the extra investment costs for energy saving actions are shown for each bundle in detail. From that it can be seen easily which components have further cost reduction potential: this is mainly the windows and the ventilation system. For windows cost reduction could already be realized as meanwhile (2015) windows with PH quality are available for about the same costs as formerly 'standard' EnEV windows with less insulation and only two pane glazings. Ventilation systems have to be revised with that respect in the near future. As it can be seen from figure 6 bundle No 7 (PH2 cost optimized) − the cost for ventilation systems should come down to about 80 €/m² TFA instead of 160 €/m² TFA.
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 In figure 7 the sum of all cost categories shows the total life cycle costs of various bundles of energy saving actions for this building. Within the accuracy of the calculations ─ error bars for energy costs and investment costs are indicated in the graphs ─ the total life cycle costs for bundle No 5 (EnEV, German building code) and No 7 (PH2 cost optimized PH components) is roughly the same but No 7 is slightly lower.  In figure 7 the sum of all cost categories shows the total life cycle costs of various bundles of energy saving actions for this building. Within the accuracy of the calculations ─ error bars for energy costs and investment costs are indicated in the graphs ─ the total life cycle costs for bundle No 5 (EnEV, German building code) and No 7 (PH2 cost optimized PH components) is roughly the same but No 7 is slightly lower. 
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 In addition it turns out that already the more expensive bundle No 6 (PH1 as realized) comes with equal total lifecycle costs as the status quo − old building before renovation with high energy costs. In addition it turns out that already the more expensive bundle No 6 (PH1 as realized) comes with equal total lifecycle costs as the status quo − old building before renovation with high energy costs.
-Conclusion: it turns out clearly, that using cost optimized but good quality PH components which are to be developed consequently during the next few years, give potential to realize cost effective 'deep energy renovation' projects. Cost effective is said in this context with respect to total life cycle costs.  The same is true for new built as well. +\\ 
 +**Conclusion**: it turns out clearly, that using **cost optimized but good quality PH components** which are to be developed consequently during the next few years, give potential to **realize cost effective 'deep energy renovation' projects**. Cost effective is said in this context with respect to total life cycle costs.  The same is true for **new built as well**.  
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 This fact is crucial for so called contracting business models, which are to be developed within IEA Annex 61 [IEA61]: a contractor must be sure, that in the end the overall lifecycle cost – investment, energy, maintenance – will be as low as calculated before. If energy prices would increase, the risk of higher total costs will be higher for the 'low investment cost bundle'. So the concern of investors has to be redirected from the narrow view of pure short time investment costs to the wider view of total life cycle costs. This fact is crucial for so called contracting business models, which are to be developed within IEA Annex 61 [IEA61]: a contractor must be sure, that in the end the overall lifecycle cost – investment, energy, maintenance – will be as low as calculated before. If energy prices would increase, the risk of higher total costs will be higher for the 'low investment cost bundle'. So the concern of investors has to be redirected from the narrow view of pure short time investment costs to the wider view of total life cycle costs.
-[{{ :picopen:school_building_renovation_with_ph-components.png | **Figure 5** **School building – renovation with PH-components – variant No 6 was realized.  Final energy demand [kWh/m²a] resolved by energy carrier.**}}]+[{{ :picopen:school_building_renovation_with_ph-components.png | **Figure 5:** **School building – renovation with PH-components – variant No 6 was realized.  Final energy demand [kWh/m²a] resolved by energy carrier.**}}]
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 +[{{ :picopen:school_building_figure_6.png?700 |**Figure 6:** **School building – renovation with PH-components – variant No 6 was realized.   
 +Detailed investment costs for energy saving actions in addition with basic 'anyway' needed costs, such as new rendering and new roof which are needed for any variant.**}}]
  
-[{{ :picopen:school_building_renovation_with_ph-components_.png?nolink | **Figure 6:** School building – renovation with PH-components – variant No 6 was realized.    
-Detailed investment costs for energy saving actions in addition with basic 'anyway' needed costs, such as new rendering and new roof which are needed for any variant.}}] 
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-[{{ :picopen:school_building_renovation_with_ph-components_variant_no_6_was_realized..png?nolink | **Figure 7:** School building – renovation with PH-components – variant No 6 was realized.  +[{{ :picopen:renovation_with_ph_comp.png?700 | **Figure 7:** **School building – renovation with PH-components – variant No 6 was realized.  
 Full life cycle costs as present cash value for 33 years. This time span is assumed as an average life time for all components.  Full life cycle costs as present cash value for 33 years. This time span is assumed as an average life time for all components. 
-The analysis shows clearly: the cost optimized variants No 5 (EnEV, german building code) and No 7 (PH) are equal within the accuracy of the calculations, see text.+The analysis shows clearly: the cost optimized variants No 5 (EnEV, german building code) and No 7 (PH) are equal within the accuracy of the calculations, see text.**
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 Acknowledgements: Part of this work was financed by German Government: Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie (BMWi) in the framework of  Acknowledgements: Part of this work was financed by German Government: Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Technologie (BMWi) in the framework of 
   * IEA Task37 "Advanced Housing Renovation with Solar & Conservation" and in the framework of    * IEA Task37 "Advanced Housing Renovation with Solar & Conservation" and in the framework of 
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   * IEA Annex 61 "Business and Technical Concepts for Deep Energy Retrofits in Public Buildings"  and by    * IEA Annex 61 "Business and Technical Concepts for Deep Energy Retrofits in Public Buildings"  and by 
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   * Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt  and supporters  of "Arbeitskreis Kostengünstige Passivhäuser, V" [AKKP42].   * Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt  and supporters  of "Arbeitskreis Kostengünstige Passivhäuser, V" [AKKP42].
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