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This opening chapter describes the objectives and the purposes of this book, giving the reader a general framework for a first understanding of the audit methodology. Green Energy Audit proposes a different approach to the analysis of the existing buildings, the objective is to improve sustainability by applying retrofit measures not only in the area of energy efficiency. Finally, this chapter examines the structure of the book, defining the various parts that constitute it. The book is conceived to form a useful instrument for learning about and acting on the subject matter.
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Commission of the European communities (2006) Green Paper a European strategy for sustainable, competitive and secure energy Com 105 final, Brussels
Directive 2002/91/EC of the european parliament and of the council of 16 December 2002 on the energy performance of buildings
Directive 2010/31/EU of the european parliament and of the council of 19 May 2010 on the energy performance of buildings (recast)
Bauer M, Mösle P, Schwarz M (2010) Green building, guidebook for sustainable architecture, Springer, Munich
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Dall’O’, G. (2013). Introduction. In: Green Energy Audit of Buildings. Green Energy and Technology. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5064-0_1
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