Recently, your municipality has been very proactive in the field of energy. What was the key moment for you when you decided to start tackling energy-saving projects?
Our municipality manages a larger number of buildings that consume exclusively electricity. Energy prices, however, recently significantly undervalued, so we started to think about how these cost in our municipality to reduce and we began to focus on energy savings in buildings.
What specific steps have you taken in your municipality to reduce energy consumption? What did you decide to start with and why?
We started where the consumption is greatest - on the operation of the sewage treatment plant and sewage system. Therefore, we installed several on the roof of the purifier Photovoltaic panelsto at least partially cover consumption and reduce costs. We used the then possibility of installing up to 10 kWp without the need for a license. But today we know that we would need a more powerful system. We then continued with other objects such as the municipal office and sports booths, where there are also significant operating costs.
How does your municipality view energy self-sufficiency and security?
Currently, when everything around the energies is changing rapidlyWe consider greater self-sufficiency to be absolutely crucial. It's not just about saving money, it's also about making sure we have energy available and under control. We want to be prepared for different situations and not just rely on external contractors.
What led you to decide to implement an energy management platform?
We found it necessary to have quality data on consumption. This is the only way to make informed decisions. Energy management will allow us to see consumption in real time, analyze, look for weaknesses and design better Austerity.
The energy efficiency of buildings is a big topic. How do you think about the operation of public buildings in your municipality?
We have previously invested in the replacement of windows and lighting because we knew that it was these elements that had an impact on consumption. Plastic windows and LED lights were the first steps that already bring savings. I believe we need to Look at each building individually and look for options to operate them more efficiently.
What other energy measures do you plan for the future?
Let's see what he shows us and recommends energy conceptwhich direction to take next, but we see some potential in photovoltaics as to how we could continue.
Do you plan to involve local residents or companies in energy projects?
We are not considering it that way at the moment. We will see what results we achieve within the municipal properties that we have had enough of. And then it's about what the options will be in getting our surpluses over send the network to other customers within the municipality.
What would you recommend to other mayors? How do you think they should start?
First of all, you need to know what kind of They have their own consumption, and what are the options for them that will be able to help them save. For example, photovoltaics are not suitable for every locality and for everyone. We also first thought about heat pumps, but then for some reason we decided on photovoltaics. Today we know that it would be a good way for us, for example, to work with the wind, because we are in a place where there are not only a lot of sunny, but also windy days. For this reason it is good on this to work with an expert firm like PKVwho will calculate the options for you and suggest the best possible option.
Conclusion
Pasohlávky is an inspiring example of how it can be done in Small municipalities strategically approach energy savings. By combining practical measures such as photovoltaics, LED lighting or replacing windows, significant savings in municipal energy can be achieved. Moreover, thanks to the implementation of software for measuring and analyzing energy consumption, it does not stop there. On the contrary, they will gain better control over consumption and a tool to continue to reduce it effectively.
