Measures for economical and efficient use of energy applicable to construction in Vietnam

Specifically, according to Article 15 of the Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy 2010 of Vietnam, measures for economical and efficient use of energy applicable to construction include:

One, applying planning and architectural designing solutions suitable to natural conditions in order to reduce energy consumption for lighting, ventilation, cooling and heating.

Two, using heat-insulated materials conformable with applicable national or foreign standards on energy yield announced or recognized by competent state agencies in order to reduce thermal transmission through walls, roofs, doors and windows.

Three, using and installing devices and equipment with high energy yield which are designed and manufactured in conformity with applicable national or foreign standards on energy yield announced or recognized by competent state agencies.

Four, using automatic management and control systems to operate energy-consuming devices and equipment suitable to the sizes of works.

Five, installing electric and thermal measuring devices, temperature controllers and controllers of electric and thermal supply systems in different positions of buildings suitable to weather conditions and use purposes.

Six, using energy-saving building materials and non-baked materials, installing devices using solar energy and biogas in construction works.

Seven, applying standards, technical regulations and norms on economical and efficient use of energy to construction works.

View more: The Law on Economical and Efficient Use of Energy 2010 of Vietnam officially takes effect from January 01, 2011.

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