Iberdrola España and Metrovacesa promote sustainable electrification in new construction
- The companies are collaborating on 10 residential developments across Spain to advance a more efficient, decarbonised housing model that is ready to meet new energy demands
- The integration of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in parking spaces strengthens the commitment to sustainable mobility and adds value to homes from the design stage
David Sierra Lluch, Director of Projects and Sustainability at Metrovacesa, and Luis Buil, Director of Smart Solutions at Iberdrola España.
Iberdrola España and Metrovacesa are advancing the sustainable electrification of new-build housing through a strategic alliance aimed at transforming the residential model. The initiative pursues three main objectives: reducing dependence on fossil fuels, accelerating the decarbonisation of the housing stock, and delivering direct energy savings for new homeowners, while enhancing the value and efficiency of homes from the very outset.
This collaboration has already been implemented in 10 Metrovacesa residential developments located across Spain, including Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga, Seville and Valencia, and lays the foundations for a housing model designed to meet current and future energy challenges.
According to the Spanish Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO), under the TRA 050 scheme for replacing a combustion-engine vehicle with an electric one, each customer can save approximately 7,000 kWh per year by using an electric vehicle. This amount is equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of two average homes in Spain and avoids the emission of more than 13 tonnes of CO₂ per year.
In terms of self-consumption, a standard installation consisting of eight photovoltaic panels allows homeowners to self-consume more than 40% of their annual energy demand and avoids the emission of over 1 tonne of CO₂ per year—equivalent to planting 55 trees annually—while also enabling access to tax incentives in many municipalities.
This initiative forms part of Metrovacesa’s ESG Plan, which guides the development of its projects through a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability, energy efficiency and people’s well-being. Through this agreement, the company seeks to improve homeowners’ living conditions by facilitating access to more efficient energy solutions, delivering positive impacts in terms of both cost savings and emissions reductions, while contributing to environmental protection.
Homes designed for electric mobility and clean energy
The agreement between Iberdrola España and Metrovacesa promotes electric mobility and the use of locally generated, emission-free energy by providing new homeowners with access to domestic charging infrastructure and more efficient energy solutions from day one.
This forward-looking approach anticipates future regulatory requirements, strengthens the energy efficiency of residential developments and consolidates a housing model suited to an energy landscape undergoing profound transformation.
A step forward towards the homes of the future
The electrification of new-build housing is thus established as a key factor in improving residents’ quality of life, reducing environmental impact and optimising energy consumption. It enables sustained savings on electricity bills while making homes more resilient to changes in the energy market.
This initiative reflects a shared vision between both companies: to promote a more sustainable and efficient housing model aligned with ESG criteria, which are increasingly important for homebuyers, investors and financial institutions alike.
Luis Buil
Director of Smart Solutions at Iberdrola España.
“Partnerships such as the one we have with Metrovacesa allow us to make decisive progress towards our electrification goals. Electrification is a driver of energy security, delivers cost savings for citizens, reduces emissions and improves air quality in our cities and towns,” said Luis Buil, Director of Smart Solutions at Iberdrola España.
David Sierra Lluch, Director of Projects and Sustainability at Metrovacesa, added: “At Metrovacesa, we view sustainability as a strategic pillar of our residential offering. Investing in electrification and collaborating with a partner such as Iberdrola España enables us to deliver more efficient, future-ready homes with a positive impact on our customers, society and the environment as a whole.
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