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26.03.2020 - Infographic

Set the thermostat to the right temperature – what the numbers mean

How warm will it be when the thermostat is set to three? You cannot set the temperature exactly on a classic graduated scale. However, it will give you a reliable indication - enough to create temperature zones in your own home and save energy.

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17.02.2020 - Press Release

ista acquires stake in Berlin-based PropTech company facilioo

Essen/Berlin, February 17, 2020. The real estate service provider ista is continuing to push ahead with the digitalisation of the real estate industry and is now acquiring a 25.1 % stake in the PropTech company facilioo. The Berlin-based start-up has been operating a digital platform for the real estate industry since 2016 and supports property management companies, tenants, craftsmen and owners on their way to the digital future.

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13.02.2020 - Article

Reducing heat losses: Tenants can implement these measures

Making homes energy-efficient is primarily a matter for landlords and owners. But tenants can also help to save heating costs - by retrofitting their radiators with new technology or sealing windows and thus reducing heat loss. This all has a noticeable effect.

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12.02.2020 - Press Release

ista honored as "Top Employer 2020

Essen/Amsterdam, February 13, 2020. The real estate service provider ista has been named an outstanding employer by the prestigious Top Employers Institute for the seventh time in a row. The Essen-based company convinced the institute particularly with the digitalisation of its HR processes.

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27.01.2020 - Article

Saving heating costs – your new habits

Showering instead of having a bath, opening windows wide for short periods instead of permanently: people who save a little energy every day, pay lower heating costs. But where is it particularly worthwhile changing your behaviour? These tips help the environment and your wallet.

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14.01.2020 - Article

Reading heat meters and determining consumption: This can also be done digitally

In the home, walk-by, or remotely: these are the three ways of reading heat meters – depending on the technical equipment in the building. One of them is particularly efficient and CO 2 -saving: digital remote readout. It is being used more and more.

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07.01.2020 - Article

Room temperature: Saving heating costs with the right setting

The bedroom should be cooler than the bathroom, a child's room warmer than the kitchen. But what temperatures should we aim for to feel cosy and warm and, at the same time, keep heating costs and CO 2 emissions low? We summarise the recommendations.

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10.12.2019 - Article

Saving heating costs – tips for early autumn and spring

Heating offers households the greatest savings potential. Even small changes in behaviour can save tenants money and help cut emissions. This is how you can heat more efficiently during the autumn and spring seasons.

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27.11.2019 - Infographic

Energy Efficiency Directive: What´s new?

Remotely readable meters and more transparency about energy consumption for users: these are two central points of the revised Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) of the European Union (EU). We have summarised for you what the amendment means for you as landlord or owner and when you have to expect changes:

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20.11.2019 - Article

Heating Cost Billing: What are the actual benefits?

The heating cost bill comes once a year. Awaited by many with mixed feelings, it is in fact an important tool for tenants to help them save energy and therefore money as well. But why is that so? We went in search of the reasons.

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