The Lindås houses, Göteborg are 20 detached passive houses built in 2001 and evaluated in 2011 with positive results. Photo: Architect Hans Eek
Our vision is reduced climat impact through more efficient energy usage in Western Sweden’s building sector. But also to promote innovations, development, employment and export in Western Sweden’s building sector.
- 40% of Sweden’s total energy consumption is used in buildings
- 85% of that energy is used after construction has been completed
- We have the knowledge and technology for energy efficient building
Our strategy
The Region Västra Götaland Environmental Committee replaced the succesful 2008-2010 action programme with a new that runs from 2011 to 2013. Our methods are to:
- Encourage and support decision makers
- Support public and private building contractors in creating a market for passive houses and energy efficient buildings
- Give entrepreneurs, contractors and consultants the tools they need for energy efficient building
- Strengthen cooperation between research, private companies and public institutions
- Cooperate internationally, exchange experiences and market Western Sweden
Build with CaRe
Region Västra Götaland are lead partner in the Northsea Region Project Build with CaRe, where "Ca" stands for carbon and "Re" for reduction.
Passivhuscentrum Västra Götaland
Passivhuscentrum Västra Götaland, the regional competence centre that is co-financed with Alingsås municipality, is an important part of the programme.