Keeping the elderly at home, largely supported by public policy, aims to preserve the quality of life of the elderly, despite the growing risk of health problems inherent in advancing age.
In partnership with the Cantonal Office of Energy (OCEN), the Buildings and Energy group participates in the development of the regulatory framework to enable the canton to meet current and future energy challenges.
Some electrical disturbance phenomena can cause LED bulbs to flicker or flash. These phenomena are noticed in some cases with the replacement of traditional bulbs under the Eco-21 programme.
Switching to direct current would significantly improve energy efficiency in individual's homes, while facilitating the storage and integration of photovoltaic energy. Indeed, the reliability and efficiency of static converters have been greatly improved in recent years.