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Fig. 1.2
Evolution of EU-27 total energy consumption by sector.
Source
: Eurostat
(
http://epp.
Compulsory regular inspections of heating and air conditioning systems in build-
ings.
Independent control systems for energy performance certificates and inspection
reports.
1.2.2 Present Situation in Spain
According to a recent study by the Institute for Diversification and Saving of
Energy—
Instituto para la Diversificación y el Ahorro de la Energía (in Spanish)
(IDAE), in 2008 the energy consumption in Spain was distributed as follows (see
Fig.
1.3
): 30.4% by industry, approximately 40% in transport, 16.7% in the resi-
dential sector (mainly due to HVAC systems), 9.3% by the services sector (shops,
businesses, hotels and offices) and finally, the energy consumption associated with
