Instructions on insulation

1. Thermal Insulation – Generalities

• General theory of heat transfer
• Thermal basic concepts
• Calculation of the heat transfer
• Over-insulation 

• Condensation phenomena - hygrometry

2. Energy issue in Belgium

• Situation Belgian insulation mentality and energy losses compared to Europe 
• Insulation regulation Flanders
  • What is the energy performance of a building?
  • Energy performance decree and resolution with 6 enclosures
  • Which buildings have to meet EPD-standards?
  • Which standards are imposed?
  • How to prove that a building meets EPD-standards?
  • What if the building does not meet EPD-standards?
  • What will this cost the property developer?
  • Insulating = cost-efficient measure
• Insulation regulation Walloon Region
• Insulation regulation Brussels

3. Insulating in a more efficient way keeps getting cheaper for the property developer

• Tax cut
• Premiums of the electricity distribution network managers in Flanders
• Premiums for the Walloon Region

4. Novelties concerning insulation regulation in Belgium 

• SCAN text of a law 31-07-2004 fiscal benefit for rational energy consumption