RE2020: vigilance of manufacturers of integrated heating, cooling and sanitary systems

“We have to go to the end of things, without arbitrating too quickly, to provide the right answers and act for the climate. Low-temperature cooling heating surfaces are non-polluting solutions, which are already part of carbon-neutral building projects. Cochebat members are more worried about the announcement effects that accompany the publication of the texts and calculation methods of the RE 2020, which highlight false arguments to favor a particular technology ... thus the possible disappearance of the loop with hot water, even though it is one of the most virtuous solutions, which meets the challenges of the Grenelle de l'Environnement » says Florent KIEFFER, Managing Director of Thermacome and Chairman of Cochebat, the national union of manufacturers of components and integrated systems for heating, cooling and sanitary.

The low temperature cooling heating floor: an asset for RE 2020

The RE2020 takes into account greenhouse gas emissions over the entire lifespan of buildings. However, low-temperature cooling floor heating solutions offer a major advantage: this radiant heating method makes it possible to obtain the same thermal comfort with 1 ° C less in the setpoint. According to Adema, one degree less at the generator is equivalent to 7% energy savings. “This is because, unlike other heating or cooling systems, the heat is diffused by radiation. It is therefore homogeneous throughout the room, without a cold zone ” He continues.

In addition, these systems are compatible with room-by-room thermal regulation, and in terms of sanitation: without air movement linked to convection, there is no movement of dust and other allergens. Thus, they do not degrade the quality of the air.

The Certitherm brand guarantees the adequacy of the solutions with the RE 2020

“The Certitherm certificates make it possible to take advantage of the technical and environmental performance of the Low Temperature Cooling Heating Floor. This is the guarantee of a good result over time. " explains Elisabeth CHARRIER, General Delegate of Cochebat.

In 2020, 85 cooling heating surface systems are admitted to the CERTITHERM brand, mostly low temperature cooling heating floor systems (96,5%), but also heating-cooling wall and ceiling systems.

A mixed year 2020 for Cochebat professionals and a confident outlook for 2021

The year promised to be positive and suddenly came to a halt with the first confinement in March 2020. “According to our barometer, the companies were almost at a standstill, with little logistical activity and very little supply for construction sites. The companies showed great agility during the resumption and during the second confinement, in particular to organize the maintenance of the activity with strict health rules and difficulties related to the affected staff or contact cases. " notes Elisabeth CHARRIER. “There remains uncertainty for 2021, with a slowdown in building permits that we do not yet know how to measure. However, we remain confident, because companies have continued to innovate with solutions that consume less and less energy and are more and more regulated to continue to improve their offers ” concludes Florent KIEFFER.