To make this measure more effective and tailored to the specific context of your company, we recommend that you first perform an overall analysis of your energy situation.
Controlling good ventilation and the operating costs associated with your company’s centralised ventilation system
The main function of a ventilation system is to ensure a pleasant climate and high air quality within the establishment. This need is associated with energy consumption (generally in continuous service) and must be used in the best possible way.
Definition of requirements with a view to optimising mechanical ventilation
Identification of the needs of different building functions
Pour évaluer les besoins actuels, il est important de prendre en considération les paramètres suivants :
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To assess current needs, it is important to consider the following parameters:
air exchange in (m3/h)/p
temperature (outside and inside)
moisture content (drying or humidification required?)
required air quality (CO2 levels, fine particles, etc.)
carry out an in-depth inventory of the infrastructure (possible co-financing)
analyse energy consumption in relation to ventilation requirements
check that the entire ventilation system is working properly
optimise system regulation, e.g. as a function of CO2 levels
check that the heat recovery system is working properly
Implementation of optimisation measures for mechanical ventilation
Control based on actual use
Adjust to actual needs
Check operating time
Shut down or reduce to a minimum the ventilation system outside operating hours (nights, weekends, etc.)
If possible, set the fan speed to the required level using a variable frequency drive
Temperature-dependent control
Set the temperature level according to the specific needs of the different rooms
It is recommended to use control devices such as a control unit, thermostat, or centralised regulation, etc.
Reduce manual ventilation (air exchange depending on activity, number of people and size) in heated rooms to a minimum
Setting the air preheating/cooling in the ventilation system
Measuring air quality
Install measuring instruments, e.g. thermometer, CO2 measurement, humidity (hygrometer), fine particles, etc. A recommendation of the temperature instructions for the various workplaces can be found in safety regulation ITM-SST 1814.1.
Adjust the airflow rate according to the quality parameters (e.g. CO2 level).
Humidification
If the ventilation system is equipped with a humidifier, the system and the corresponding water treatment plant should be checked regularly to ensure correct operation.
Maintenance of the ventilation system
The maintenance intervals and instructions laid down by the supplier must be observed. This includes cleaning the system, replacing filters, checking flow rates and ensuring that the ventilation system is set up correctly.
Heat recovery
We recommend that you regularly check that the heat recovery unit is working properly.
The flow of incoming air and the flow of outgoing air must be matched to each other.
Ensure that measuring instruments are working properly. Small errors can have a big influence on the control parameters.
Check the heat exchanger for dirt and have it cleaned if necessary, following the manufacturer’s instructions.
Subsidy application
Government subsidies
Attention : effet incitatif à respecter pour la demande d’aides (étatiques ou non) et sous réserve de remplir les conditions d’éligibilité.
To respect the “incentive effect”, no binding commitment (signing a quotation; paying a deposit) may be made BEFORE submitting the application file or receiving the agreement in principle from the State or the electricity and natural gas supplier following a subsidy application.
Temporary environmental impact aid
Extended “SME Packages Sustainability” aid scheme, to give companies greater incentives to invest in measures that significantly improve their environmental impact. Investments under this climate protection measure amount to 70 % for small businesses, 60 % for medium-sized businesses and 50 % for large businesses for projects costing more than €7,500, with a maximum subsidy of €100,000.
Verification of company eligibility and costs: Ministry of the Economy (Department for Support to SMEs)
Flat-rate subsidy of €5,000 for small and medium-sized businesses for projects to reduce their environmental impact, costing between €6,650 and €25,000 excluding VAT
Points of contact:
Chambre des Métiers for crafts industry (Chamber of Skilled Trades and Crafts)
Subsidies for small and medium-sized businesses, up to 10 % or 20 % of the amount of miscellaneous investments aimed at promoting the modernisation and competitiveness of the Luxembourg economy.
Verification of company eligibility and costs: Ministry of the Economy (Department for Support to SMEs)
N.B. State subsidies cannot be combined for the same project.
Application for subsidies from electricity and natural gas suppliers
Since 2015, natural gas and electricity suppliers have been required to make energy savings for consumers under the obligation scheme. Since then, energy suppliers have been offering support and advice, as well as subsidy programmes for consumers to implement energy efficiency measures.
The following suppliers offer this service for companies:
Administration
Aid and care sector
Craft Industry
Commerce
Manufacturing
