Design of an Energy Policy for the Decarbonisation of Residential and Service Buildings in Northern Portugal

Article Regional & Urban Planning

Planning the Built Environment and Land Use Towards Deep Decarbonization of the United States

David Hsu et al.

Summary: This article analyzes the consequences of deep decarbonization for the future of planning, emphasizing the opportunities for planning scholars and practitioners to engage in policy-making processes.

JOURNAL OF PLANNING LITERATURE (2023)

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Article Energy & Fuels

Supporting Local Authorities to Plan Energy Efficiency in Public Buildings: From Local Needs to Regional Planning

Maria Herrando et al.

Summary: This project provided technical and economic training to local authorities and developed tools to help them prepare building renovation plans. These tools were particularly useful for small municipalities in Teruel province. As a result, an energy action plan with 96 energy efficiency measures was implemented in public buildings, which would result in energy savings and CO2 emission reduction.

ENERGIES (2022)

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Article Thermodynamics

Do financial and fiscal incentive policies increase the energy efficiency ratings in residential properties? A piece of empirical evidence from Portugal

Matheus Koengkan et al.

Summary: The study found that per capita income in Portugal has a negative impact on high-energy efficiency housing, with consumers preferring to choose low-cost, low-efficiency housing. Consumer credit has a positive impact on high-efficiency housing, while fiscal policies are favorable for higher-grade certified housing.

ENERGY (2022)

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Review Chemistry, Multidisciplinary

Strategies to achieve a carbon neutral society: a review

Lin Chen et al.

Summary: The increasing global industrialization and over-exploitation of fossil fuels have resulted in higher greenhouse gas emissions, leading to rising global temperatures and environmental issues. Achieving net-zero carbon emissions requires a comprehensive approach involving renewable energy transition, development of negative emissions technologies, implementation of carbon trading and carbon tax, as well as changes in dietary habits, low-carbon agriculture, and improving waste management. It is also crucial to build resilient buildings and cities, adopt decentralized energy systems, and electrify the transportation sector.

ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LETTERS (2022)

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Article Economics

Strategic energy and climate policy planning: Lessons learned from European energy efficiency policies

M. Economidou et al.

Summary: This paper contributes to the debate on stringent policy planning by drawing lessons from European energy efficiency policy. It analyzes the lessons learned in setting up national energy efficiency strategies and highlights the progress made in 2007-2020, including the adoption of harmonised reporting approaches and evidence-based target setting methods. Areas for improvement are identified, such as a more coherent reporting framework and systems that encourage the adoption of cost-effective energy efficiency targets. Embedding energy efficiency in the larger climate policy framework is also emphasized.

ENERGY POLICY (2022)

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Article Energy & Fuels

Using Machine Learning to Predict Retrofit Effects for a Commercial Building Portfolio

Yujie Xu et al.

Summary: This paper uses a data-driven approach to analyze retrofits, predicting future energy saving potential by generalizing past retrofit effects. Main findings include high variation in predicted savings, with GSALink, a dashboard tool, and HVAC investments showing the highest average savings. Targeting high saving buildings could improve site energy savings by 110-300 billion Btu, equivalent to 12-32% of total site energy consumption in the portfolio.

ENERGIES (2021)

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Article Energy & Fuels