Comparison
Marjal Green Home Vs Traditional Villa
The purchase of a Marjal Green Home is both a lifestyle and financial decision.
The many design and energy saving fittings of a Marjal Green Home allow result in a reduction in lighting, hot water, heating and appliances costs.
Saving money by cutting bills is not only an intelligent investment but also a way to look after the environment. because there are signicative savings on elecricity and water bills that both you and your bank account will notice as well as having a low impact on the environment.
A Marjal Green Home outperforms any of the so called Sustainable houses or Eco-luxe villas that are currently advertised on many websites, that, although they have a similar appearance, are in fact, very different both in comfort and in technology.
In the graph below, you can see just how much you can save in an Energy Efficient home in comparison to a conventional Spanish property.
What cannot be put in a graph is the health benefits a Marjal Green Home can provide. Continuous replacement of stagnant air, fresh mountain air, together with the use of non toxic construction materials in a region with an envious all year round climate means a much more active outdoor lifestyle which results in a healthier and fully daily routine.
Note: The data shown is an estimation, all calculations are based on an average families consumption for a year..
Energy consumption
| Energy | Saving | Energy | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| LED lighting | 80% | Solar panels | 60% |
| Appliances | 50% | Floor insulation | 30% |
| Ceiling insulation | 40% | Aislamiento de las paredes | 65% |
| Windows | 35% | Orientation | 15% |
| Biomass boiler | 30% |
Water consumption
| Water | Saving | Water | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water recycling | 65% | Taps | 50% |
| Pressure valves | 25% | Garden plants | 80% |
| Piping | 15% | Cisterns | 50% |
| Garden composition | 80% | Pool cover | 30% |
| Caldera de biomasa | 30% |
Maintenance costs
The energy saving features of the Marjal Green home translate into an important reduction on your electricity, heating and water bills, compared to a conventional Spanish Villa.
Energy savings
Calculating the average of all the energy saved during a year, we reach the conclusion that a Marjal Green Home saves up to 50% on electricity consumption. Taking into account the annual expence of an average family of 1800€/year, you can save 900€ on your electricity bills.
Water savings
If we suppose a yearly expense of 1200€ on water bills, a Marjal Green Home will save you 500€ a year.
Total
Adding up the above savings, you will be saving 1400€ a year on your water and electricity bills as well as helping to look after the environment now and for generations to come.
