Argentina. The Argentina Green Building Council (AGBC) celebrated the recent implementation of Resolution 5/2023, related to the energy labeling of homes, which it described as "an important milestone on the road to energy efficiency in our country."
The National Housing Labeling Program (PRONEV) has been created with the aim of unifying an energy efficiency labeling system for homes throughout the national territory. This program seeks to classify homes based on their energy efficiency, providing owners and buyers with valuable information about the energy consumption associated with each home.
"The Argentina Green Building Council applauds the implementation of Resolution 5/2023 and the country's commitment to a more sustainable future. We hope this move will inspire more people to adopt sustainable building and housing practices, thereby driving the development of more energy-efficient communities across the country."
In addition, the AGBC considers the implementation of energy labelling in Argentina to be a significant step towards promoting sustainable construction and awareness of energy efficiency in the housing sector. This measure will not only benefit homeowners, who will be able to make more informed decisions when buying or improving their homes, but will also contribute to reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
The Energy Efficiency Label
This label is a visual tool that uses a letter scale from "A" to "G" to indicate the level of energy efficiency of a home. The letter "A" represents the highest level of efficiency, while the "G" indicates the lowest level of energy efficiency. The ranking is based on the Energy Performance Index (IPE), which varies according to the region of the country.
The Energy Performance Index (IPE) is a value that represents the theoretical consumption of primary energy necessary to meet the heating, cooling, water heating and lighting needs of a home for one year and per square meter of surface. This indicator is independent of use and allows comparing the energy performance of different homes in a unified way.
Factors influencing the classification of the Label
The classification is based on a series of aspects related to the architectural design of the house, its orientation, solar protections, the construction systems used, the quality of the openings, air infiltrations, heating, cooling, water heating and lighting systems installed, as well as possible renewable energy installations.
