5 energy-saving measures for residents' associations in the Canary Islands
Reducing a building's energy spend is very achievable, and there's room for every budget: from changes that get approved in a meeting and cost little, to works that take longer to pay off but change the bill for good.
1. LED bulbs in common areas
Up to 80% less consumption, and the initial cost pays for itself quickly.
2. Motion sensors
Stop lights being left on where no one is; savings of up to 80% in those areas.
3. Insulate the façade
More expensive, but cost-effective long-term: in the Canary Islands it works to keep heat out. Check whether grants are open at your town hall or with the Government of the Canary Islands.
4. Upgrade the lift
Current models optimise trips and can cut consumption by up to 50%. It can be paired with solar panels.
5. Solar panels for common areas
They cover the demand of entrances, lifts and car parks, and can even generate surplus. There are usually specific grants for shared self-consumption.
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Frequently asked questions
Who decides on these measures in an association?
They're approved at the owners' meeting. We prepare the assessment with clear figures so the administrator or president can present it, because a proposal with numbers on the table gets approved far more easily than a loose idea.
Do all residents have to agree to install solar panels?
With shared self-consumption, not everyone has to take part: it's split among whoever signs up. For work on common areas, the meeting does need to approve it, and the regulations make this kind of agreement easier than for other works. We look at it case by case before proposing anything.
Are there grants for residents' associations?
There usually are, both for shared self-consumption and for building efficiency improvements, and the calls keep changing. We check what's open at the point you raise the project.