CEN TC 228 - Heating systems in buildings

The market share for heating systems in buildings includes the following products and services:

- hardware products like heat generators, pipes, pumps, fittings, controls, insulation, heat emitters, etc., 

- software products for design of systems and for calculation of heat load and annual energy requirements,

- services for design, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of heatingsystems. 

Under the assumption that heat emitters account for approx. 20% of the total system costs, the total market share heating systems in buildings should be approx. 12.500.000.000EUR (1999)

The benefits from European Standards developed by CEN/TC 228 are a.o.:

- contributions to providing the comfort for building users and residents by maintaining an acceptable indoor environment, 

- incorporation of the different technical solutions for heating systems in buildings from country to country, a.o. due to available energy sources,

- contributions to dismantling of existing barriers to trade for services related to heating systems in buildings, 

- contributions to reduction of CO2  emissions and preservation of the environment by:

                   - supporting appropriate design and accurate dimensioning of heating systems in buildings,

                   - supporting rational use of energy resources for heating systems in buildings,

                   - supporting development of renewable energy sources for heating systems in buildings.

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