This  project was part of the Aarhus Municipality ambitious goal of reducing CO2  emissions to achieve the municipality's overall goal of being CO2-neutral by  2030. DEM performed total consultancy for Aarhus Municipality in connection  with energy renovation of 100 properties (municipal non-residential  buildings) .    

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The project primarily deals with day care institutions, clubs and  playgrounds. In the project, in addition to project management, DEM was  responsible for the entire process from performing energy audits/screening,  user involvement, design and implementation of the best total economic  solution proposals. The execution of the energy saving measures were carried  out on properties that are in operation at the same time, which required a  close dialogue with both the Aa + project secretariat and the users on the  individual properties/institutions. In connection with the implementation of  the energy saving measures, DEM was responsible for the construction  management and professional supervision. In addition, we ensured that the  technical facilities were commissioned correctly to ensure the energy savings  and a healthy indoor climate (including sunlight and lighting) on the  individual property.    

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Previously in the Aa + project, we have been the client's consultant for  Aarhus Municipality and helped to challenge the usual way of thinking about  energy renovation projects by e.g. to develop an economic model that Aarhus  Municipality has implemented in the project. DEM services covered project  assessment, preparation, implementaion and capacity building of municipality  staff. The specific services provided by DEM included feasibility studies to  the arrangement of the most optimal model for the project - ensuring the  quality of the energy savings as well as the form of collaboration between  consultant and contractor, project management in terms of continuous process  consultation regarding the establishment of the collaboration between client,  consultant, contractors, screening partners and others involved in the  project, project management in terms of continuous process consultation,  during all phases of implementation of the 67 million EURO program  identifying energy renovation projects including district heating sub stations.  This includes the incorporation of municipal and other regulatory  requirements, procurement and construction of all activities, contracts and  procurement management support, development of institutional capacity towards  energy efficiency and energy management, implementation of an Energy  Management System in accordance with ISO 50001, form feasibility study to the  management of the overall design phase and procurement, and assistance for  the rolling out of municipal energy management.