How to Mitigate Standby
Category: DIY
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The standby consumption represents a significant share of the total electricity consumption in standard buildings as well as in Passive Houses. This paper analyses and discusses the impact of the standby consumption in the first certified Passive House in Portugal and how it can be mitigated.

