The document discusses power supply and demand in the Philippines, specifically addressing the projected shortage in 2012 and whether building additional renewable and fossil fuel power plants could meet demand without operating the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP). It finds that indicated capacity additions from geothermal, hydro, natural gas and other renewable sources could close the projected 2012 supply gap. It also notes that reopening the BNPP would impose significant direct and indirect costs on consumers through a proposed nuclear tax and costs of decommissioning and waste disposal that would be passed on to customers. Operating the BNPP may no longer be necessary given the ability of alternative energy sources to meet projected demand as well as the economic impacts of the global financial crisis in slowing electricity
Water use of thermal power plants equipped with CO2 capture systemsGlobal CCS Institute
The potential for increased water use has often been noted as a challenge to the widespread deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Early studies, that are widely referenced and cited in discussions of CCS, indicated that installation of a capture system would nearly double water consumption for thermal power generation, while more recent studies show different results. The Global CCS Institute has conducted a comprehensive review of data available in order to clarify messages around water consumption associated with installation of a capture system. Changes in water use estimates over time have been evaluated in terms of capture technology, cooling systems, and how the data are reported.
Guido Magneschi, Institute’s Senior Advisor – Carbon Capture, and co-author of the study, presented the results of the review and illustrated the main conclusions.
Measures to reduce the energy consumption have been suggested in a separate document. After the adoption of the ones that
the management thinks appropriate, the moment will be for the centre to think of a more economic and environmental friendly manner to generate its own energy.
Renewable and low carbon energy capacity study for the East of Englandcrifcambs
This document provides a summary of a study on renewable and low carbon energy capacity in the East of England region. The study aimed to assess the region's potential to contribute to national renewable energy targets and identify opportunities at the local level. Key findings included that the total estimated energy resource potential is 260% of predicted 2020 demand, but realistic potential is estimated at around 10% after accounting for constraints. Opportunity maps were produced to identify priority areas for different renewable technologies like onshore wind and energy from waste. Next steps discussed disseminating the results to local authorities and exploring project feasibility and delivery through local workshops and engagement.
Advanced energy technology for sustainable development. Part 3SSA KPI
This document discusses using fusion energy for sustainable development through biomass conversion. It proposes a system where fusion energy is used to provide heat for gasifying biomass into synthetic fuels like methane and diesel. Experiments show biomass can be over 95% converted to hydrogen, carbon monoxide and methane gases using nickel catalysts at temperatures of 600-1000 degrees Celsius. A conceptual biomass reactor is presented that could process 6 million tons of biomass per year, consisting of 70% cellulose and 30% lignin, into synthetic fuels to serve as carbon-neutral transportation fuels. Fusion energy could provide the high heat needed for the gasification and synthesis processes.
The document outlines plans to reduce the energy consumption and environmental impact of the Carnegie building. It aims to lower utility bills by 30% through upgrading the inefficient gas central heating system and electrical appliances. This would save an estimated £15,044 per year in costs and lower carbon emissions by 22 metric tons annually. Additional opportunities include installing sub-meters to allocate electrical costs to users, promoting recycling, and exploring renewable energy sources like solar panels. The strategies aim to both cut overhead costs and establish the building as a model of sustainable operations.
The document discusses power supply and demand in the Philippines, specifically addressing the projected shortage in 2012 and whether building additional renewable and fossil fuel power plants could meet demand without operating the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP). It finds that indicated capacity additions from geothermal, hydro, natural gas and other renewable sources could close the projected 2012 supply gap. It also notes that reopening the BNPP would impose significant direct and indirect costs on consumers through a proposed nuclear tax and costs of decommissioning and waste disposal that would be passed on to customers. Operating the BNPP may no longer be necessary given the ability of alternative energy sources to meet projected demand as well as the economic impacts of the global financial crisis in slowing electricity
Water use of thermal power plants equipped with CO2 capture systemsGlobal CCS Institute
The potential for increased water use has often been noted as a challenge to the widespread deployment of carbon capture and storage (CCS) to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Early studies, that are widely referenced and cited in discussions of CCS, indicated that installation of a capture system would nearly double water consumption for thermal power generation, while more recent studies show different results. The Global CCS Institute has conducted a comprehensive review of data available in order to clarify messages around water consumption associated with installation of a capture system. Changes in water use estimates over time have been evaluated in terms of capture technology, cooling systems, and how the data are reported.
Guido Magneschi, Institute’s Senior Advisor – Carbon Capture, and co-author of the study, presented the results of the review and illustrated the main conclusions.
Measures to reduce the energy consumption have been suggested in a separate document. After the adoption of the ones that
the management thinks appropriate, the moment will be for the centre to think of a more economic and environmental friendly manner to generate its own energy.
Renewable and low carbon energy capacity study for the East of Englandcrifcambs
This document provides a summary of a study on renewable and low carbon energy capacity in the East of England region. The study aimed to assess the region's potential to contribute to national renewable energy targets and identify opportunities at the local level. Key findings included that the total estimated energy resource potential is 260% of predicted 2020 demand, but realistic potential is estimated at around 10% after accounting for constraints. Opportunity maps were produced to identify priority areas for different renewable technologies like onshore wind and energy from waste. Next steps discussed disseminating the results to local authorities and exploring project feasibility and delivery through local workshops and engagement.
Advanced energy technology for sustainable development. Part 3SSA KPI
This document discusses using fusion energy for sustainable development through biomass conversion. It proposes a system where fusion energy is used to provide heat for gasifying biomass into synthetic fuels like methane and diesel. Experiments show biomass can be over 95% converted to hydrogen, carbon monoxide and methane gases using nickel catalysts at temperatures of 600-1000 degrees Celsius. A conceptual biomass reactor is presented that could process 6 million tons of biomass per year, consisting of 70% cellulose and 30% lignin, into synthetic fuels to serve as carbon-neutral transportation fuels. Fusion energy could provide the high heat needed for the gasification and synthesis processes.
The document outlines plans to reduce the energy consumption and environmental impact of the Carnegie building. It aims to lower utility bills by 30% through upgrading the inefficient gas central heating system and electrical appliances. This would save an estimated £15,044 per year in costs and lower carbon emissions by 22 metric tons annually. Additional opportunities include installing sub-meters to allocate electrical costs to users, promoting recycling, and exploring renewable energy sources like solar panels. The strategies aim to both cut overhead costs and establish the building as a model of sustainable operations.
Toolkit English Final Low Carbon LifestyleJanak Shah
This document provides a trainer's guide to promoting low carbon lifestyles. It aims to educate individuals on small changes they can make in their everyday lives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money. The guide offers practical tips people can adopt related to appliances, transport, paper, water, and other areas. It includes data on India and estimates the carbon dioxide and cost savings from individual actions. The goal is for millions of individuals making positive lifestyle changes to significantly contribute to a more sustainable environment and economy.
The REHVA Task Force proposed a definition of nearly zero energy buildings (nZEBs) based on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive recast. They defined nZEBs as buildings that have a very high energy performance achieved through efficiency measures and renewable energy technologies. Annual primary energy use should be balanced by on-site renewable energy production so it is nearly zero. The Task Force recommended including all energy uses in buildings in calculations and provided a system boundary definition to specify which energy flows to include.
Kurnitski rehva aicarr-seminar-mce-28.03.2012Sitra Energia
This document summarizes a presentation on nearly zero-energy building (nZEB) case studies from Central and Northern Europe. It provides details on two nZEB office building case studies, one from Central Europe and one from Northern Europe. For both buildings, it discusses key technical solutions employed, such as passive design strategies, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, chilled beam cooling systems, and renewable energy integration. It also reviews the simulated and measured energy performance of the buildings, finding that they achieve net delivered energy levels between 50-100 kWh/m2a when all energy end uses are included.
The document summarizes information about renewable energy sources in Estonia. It discusses that Estonia's renewable energy potential is strongest in wind power and bioenergy. Estonia has exceeded its 2015 renewable energy target, with renewable sources providing over 9% of electricity in 2010. The renewable energy charge finances subsidies for renewable energy producers. Wind power production grew significantly from 2009 to 2010 and is expected to continue rising with new wind farms coming online. Combined heat and power plants also contribute to renewable energy goals.
This document provides information about energy usage and efficiency in Georgia. It discusses that buildings account for over 40% of the country's energy consumption. New construction standards have not been adopted. In 2012, Georgia requested UNECE assistance to develop a national action plan for the housing sector. The document then outlines specific energy efficiency plans and projects for residential and municipal buildings in Tbilisi, including estimated energy savings, costs, and payback periods of various measures. It also describes the development of an "Energy Passport" tool to help local governments evaluate energy problems and prioritize solutions.
Cd mability of off grid electrification projectsPallav Purohit
This document discusses off-grid electrification projects under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). It notes that while over 1.4 billion people globally lack access to electricity, off-grid electrification projects are rare in the CDM project pipeline. The document outlines key terms and statistics related to the CDM and finds that Programmes of Activity (PoA) could help promote more off-grid electrification projects by providing flexibility and lowering transaction costs. In summary, the CDM has failed to fully deliver promised development benefits for rural areas, and a post-2012 framework along with greater use of PoAs may help support more off-grid renewable energy projects.
This document discusses biomass heating and the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) in the UK. It provides context on energy and renewable heat use. It defines biomass and explains that the RHI pays generators for renewable heat produced. To maximize RHI returns, it recommends targeting off-gas properties, maximizing heat use, evaluating ESCo proposals carefully, and considering district heating schemes.
001 160718 energy systems for green buildings20160718-2senicsummerschool
This document summarizes energy systems for green buildings, including solar energy, heat pumps, combined cooling heating and power (CCHP) systems, and their demonstrations at Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Green Energy Laboratory. Solar energy applications like solar water heating and solar cooling with absorption chillers are discussed. Ground source heat pumps and a river water source heat pump system are demonstrated. A movable micro-CCHP system and smart microgrid with photovoltaics, wind, and CCHP are also presented. Experimental results from the green laboratory showcase technologies like solar heating and cooling, ground source heat pumps, and a river water source heat pump.
Energy Efficiency - A future Market for Electrical Engineers and ContractorsLeonardo ENERGY
The document discusses energy efficiency as a future market for electrical engineers and contractors. It covers topics such as the present market situation with rising energy prices and environmental concerns driving demand for energy consulting. Basic calculation rules for energy flows are presented along with examples of energy efficient system solutions that can save 40-90% of energy usage. The document introduces the ARC (Avoid, Reduce, Combine) concept for finding economical energy saving solutions and emphasizes the need for an interdisciplinary approach and understanding customer needs to maximize energy efficiency in building retrofits.
Ccr sustainable building technologies draft 7.3.10Kim Mitchell
The document outlines strategies for the Center for Community Renewal (CCR) to achieve high levels of energy efficiency and conservation. It aims to reduce the CCR's energy consumption by 70% compared to a baseline building through strategies like geothermal heating/cooling, solar panels, wind turbines, and more. The CCR also aims to produce more energy annually than it consumes, becoming net-zero or better. Technologies proposed include solar, wind, a fuel cell, and smart grid integration. The goals are for the CCR to serve as a model and laboratory for sustainable building practices.
The document discusses integrating renewable energies like photovoltaic (PV) solar panels and small wind turbines into a new housing development in West Yorkshire, England. It recommends installing PV solar panels on the roofs of housing blocks and above parking spaces to take advantage of Feed-in Tariffs and offset the development's electricity needs. The design calls for installing 160 solar panels totalling 48 kW to meet the development's estimated energy demand of 3.2 kWh per day per house. Small wind turbines are also proposed, with micro-scale turbines gaining popularity in the UK for sustainable power generation and CO2 reductions. The PV solar system is estimated to pay for itself in under 12 years and earn £40,000 profit over 25
SNG, or synthetic natural gas, can be produced from wood through gasification and methanization processes. It can be used in existing natural gas infrastructure for applications like heating, power generation, and transportation. Producing SNG provides an energy efficient way to utilize biomass with up to 90% efficiency when combined with cogeneration. Both allothermal and autothermal gasification processes are discussed as methods to produce SNG. Markets for SNG include heating, power generation, vehicles like buses, trucks and ferries. The document discusses challenges and opportunities for SNG to provide renewable energy and reduce emissions through utilization of existing natural gas infrastructure and systems.
HEAT PUMPS IN ENERGY CERTIFICATION OF THE BUILDINGS_SCOP_SEER_28 10 2014LZLuca Zordan
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. DIRECTIVE 2009/28/EC
2. Italian Law by Decree No. 28/2011
3. UNI EN 14825 – UNI TS 11300/4
4. Seasonal performance index - SCOP
5. Seasonal performance index – SEER
6. Optimized selection of an Heat Pump in Milan, using “SCOPon” approach
Hydropower Electricity in Lebanon - MoEW 2012Karim Osseiran
The document discusses hydro development possibilities in Lebanon. It reviews the country's current hydro fleet of 282 MW across 5 river systems. Rehabilitating old plants could increase capacity by 92 MW. A master plan identified 32 potential new sites totaling 263-368 MW. 25 of these sites with a minimum selling tariff of under 12 $c/kWh could provide an additional 233-315 MW. 13 potential micro-hydro pilot sites were also identified on existing infrastructure with around 5 MW total capacity.
Renewable energy distributed power systemsJuhi Bhatnagar
This document summarizes a distributed power system with wind power and biogas generation presented at the IEEE T&D Asia 2009 conference. The system aims to provide steady electricity to remote communities using renewable energy sources. It combines an uncontrolled wind power generator with a controlled biogas generator to balance the intermittent wind output. The biogas generation allows controlling the system's total power output to meet electricity demand. Power flow and the sizing of the biogas capacity to stabilize output are discussed.
Local Biogas Grids - improving the economics of biogas plantsfschillig
The document discusses the development of local biogas grids in Germany. It notes that over 5000 biogas plants currently operate in Germany, but often utilize only about 50% of available heat energy. Local biogas grids provide a solution by connecting multiple biogas plants together through an underground pipeline to share and transport biogas. This allows for greater utilization of thermal energy and more efficient resource use. The document outlines the motivation and economics for biogas grids, provides examples of existing grids, and concludes that biogas grids can be an economically attractive option for increasing energy utilization compared to traditional heating grids.
Making Sense of Cost and Performance Estimates for Thermochemical Biofuel PlantsIlkka Hannula
Achieving deep reductions in CO2 emissions from today’s transportation system presents major challenges, given the dominant role played by crude-oil derived fuels. Advanced biofuels, produced sustainably, provide one potential path for deep emissions reductions.
A clear understanding of the prospective economics of advanced biofuels is thus important to support analysis aimed at informing public- and private-sector decision making on biofuels.
Many techno-economic studies of advanced biofuels have been published, but individual studies are often difficult for decision makers to evaluate because of differences in analytical methodologies, input-data uncertainties, scope and battery limits of the analysis, and key assumptions.
Using both literature and data from demonstration projects, we address the following questions for advanced thermochemical cellulosic biofuels: What will first-of-a-kind (FOAK) cellulosic biofuels cost, and What cost levels can be expected in the near-term?
Toolkit English Final Low Carbon LifestyleJanak Shah
This document provides a trainer's guide to promoting low carbon lifestyles. It aims to educate individuals on small changes they can make in their everyday lives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money. The guide offers practical tips people can adopt related to appliances, transport, paper, water, and other areas. It includes data on India and estimates the carbon dioxide and cost savings from individual actions. The goal is for millions of individuals making positive lifestyle changes to significantly contribute to a more sustainable environment and economy.
The REHVA Task Force proposed a definition of nearly zero energy buildings (nZEBs) based on the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive recast. They defined nZEBs as buildings that have a very high energy performance achieved through efficiency measures and renewable energy technologies. Annual primary energy use should be balanced by on-site renewable energy production so it is nearly zero. The Task Force recommended including all energy uses in buildings in calculations and provided a system boundary definition to specify which energy flows to include.
Kurnitski rehva aicarr-seminar-mce-28.03.2012Sitra Energia
This document summarizes a presentation on nearly zero-energy building (nZEB) case studies from Central and Northern Europe. It provides details on two nZEB office building case studies, one from Central Europe and one from Northern Europe. For both buildings, it discusses key technical solutions employed, such as passive design strategies, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, chilled beam cooling systems, and renewable energy integration. It also reviews the simulated and measured energy performance of the buildings, finding that they achieve net delivered energy levels between 50-100 kWh/m2a when all energy end uses are included.
The document summarizes information about renewable energy sources in Estonia. It discusses that Estonia's renewable energy potential is strongest in wind power and bioenergy. Estonia has exceeded its 2015 renewable energy target, with renewable sources providing over 9% of electricity in 2010. The renewable energy charge finances subsidies for renewable energy producers. Wind power production grew significantly from 2009 to 2010 and is expected to continue rising with new wind farms coming online. Combined heat and power plants also contribute to renewable energy goals.
This document provides information about energy usage and efficiency in Georgia. It discusses that buildings account for over 40% of the country's energy consumption. New construction standards have not been adopted. In 2012, Georgia requested UNECE assistance to develop a national action plan for the housing sector. The document then outlines specific energy efficiency plans and projects for residential and municipal buildings in Tbilisi, including estimated energy savings, costs, and payback periods of various measures. It also describes the development of an "Energy Passport" tool to help local governments evaluate energy problems and prioritize solutions.
Cd mability of off grid electrification projectsPallav Purohit
This document discusses off-grid electrification projects under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). It notes that while over 1.4 billion people globally lack access to electricity, off-grid electrification projects are rare in the CDM project pipeline. The document outlines key terms and statistics related to the CDM and finds that Programmes of Activity (PoA) could help promote more off-grid electrification projects by providing flexibility and lowering transaction costs. In summary, the CDM has failed to fully deliver promised development benefits for rural areas, and a post-2012 framework along with greater use of PoAs may help support more off-grid renewable energy projects.
This document discusses biomass heating and the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) in the UK. It provides context on energy and renewable heat use. It defines biomass and explains that the RHI pays generators for renewable heat produced. To maximize RHI returns, it recommends targeting off-gas properties, maximizing heat use, evaluating ESCo proposals carefully, and considering district heating schemes.
001 160718 energy systems for green buildings20160718-2senicsummerschool
This document summarizes energy systems for green buildings, including solar energy, heat pumps, combined cooling heating and power (CCHP) systems, and their demonstrations at Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Green Energy Laboratory. Solar energy applications like solar water heating and solar cooling with absorption chillers are discussed. Ground source heat pumps and a river water source heat pump system are demonstrated. A movable micro-CCHP system and smart microgrid with photovoltaics, wind, and CCHP are also presented. Experimental results from the green laboratory showcase technologies like solar heating and cooling, ground source heat pumps, and a river water source heat pump.
Energy Efficiency - A future Market for Electrical Engineers and ContractorsLeonardo ENERGY
The document discusses energy efficiency as a future market for electrical engineers and contractors. It covers topics such as the present market situation with rising energy prices and environmental concerns driving demand for energy consulting. Basic calculation rules for energy flows are presented along with examples of energy efficient system solutions that can save 40-90% of energy usage. The document introduces the ARC (Avoid, Reduce, Combine) concept for finding economical energy saving solutions and emphasizes the need for an interdisciplinary approach and understanding customer needs to maximize energy efficiency in building retrofits.
Ccr sustainable building technologies draft 7.3.10Kim Mitchell
The document outlines strategies for the Center for Community Renewal (CCR) to achieve high levels of energy efficiency and conservation. It aims to reduce the CCR's energy consumption by 70% compared to a baseline building through strategies like geothermal heating/cooling, solar panels, wind turbines, and more. The CCR also aims to produce more energy annually than it consumes, becoming net-zero or better. Technologies proposed include solar, wind, a fuel cell, and smart grid integration. The goals are for the CCR to serve as a model and laboratory for sustainable building practices.
The document discusses integrating renewable energies like photovoltaic (PV) solar panels and small wind turbines into a new housing development in West Yorkshire, England. It recommends installing PV solar panels on the roofs of housing blocks and above parking spaces to take advantage of Feed-in Tariffs and offset the development's electricity needs. The design calls for installing 160 solar panels totalling 48 kW to meet the development's estimated energy demand of 3.2 kWh per day per house. Small wind turbines are also proposed, with micro-scale turbines gaining popularity in the UK for sustainable power generation and CO2 reductions. The PV solar system is estimated to pay for itself in under 12 years and earn £40,000 profit over 25
SNG, or synthetic natural gas, can be produced from wood through gasification and methanization processes. It can be used in existing natural gas infrastructure for applications like heating, power generation, and transportation. Producing SNG provides an energy efficient way to utilize biomass with up to 90% efficiency when combined with cogeneration. Both allothermal and autothermal gasification processes are discussed as methods to produce SNG. Markets for SNG include heating, power generation, vehicles like buses, trucks and ferries. The document discusses challenges and opportunities for SNG to provide renewable energy and reduce emissions through utilization of existing natural gas infrastructure and systems.
HEAT PUMPS IN ENERGY CERTIFICATION OF THE BUILDINGS_SCOP_SEER_28 10 2014LZLuca Zordan
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. DIRECTIVE 2009/28/EC
2. Italian Law by Decree No. 28/2011
3. UNI EN 14825 – UNI TS 11300/4
4. Seasonal performance index - SCOP
5. Seasonal performance index – SEER
6. Optimized selection of an Heat Pump in Milan, using “SCOPon” approach
Hydropower Electricity in Lebanon - MoEW 2012Karim Osseiran
The document discusses hydro development possibilities in Lebanon. It reviews the country's current hydro fleet of 282 MW across 5 river systems. Rehabilitating old plants could increase capacity by 92 MW. A master plan identified 32 potential new sites totaling 263-368 MW. 25 of these sites with a minimum selling tariff of under 12 $c/kWh could provide an additional 233-315 MW. 13 potential micro-hydro pilot sites were also identified on existing infrastructure with around 5 MW total capacity.
Renewable energy distributed power systemsJuhi Bhatnagar
This document summarizes a distributed power system with wind power and biogas generation presented at the IEEE T&D Asia 2009 conference. The system aims to provide steady electricity to remote communities using renewable energy sources. It combines an uncontrolled wind power generator with a controlled biogas generator to balance the intermittent wind output. The biogas generation allows controlling the system's total power output to meet electricity demand. Power flow and the sizing of the biogas capacity to stabilize output are discussed.
Local Biogas Grids - improving the economics of biogas plantsfschillig
The document discusses the development of local biogas grids in Germany. It notes that over 5000 biogas plants currently operate in Germany, but often utilize only about 50% of available heat energy. Local biogas grids provide a solution by connecting multiple biogas plants together through an underground pipeline to share and transport biogas. This allows for greater utilization of thermal energy and more efficient resource use. The document outlines the motivation and economics for biogas grids, provides examples of existing grids, and concludes that biogas grids can be an economically attractive option for increasing energy utilization compared to traditional heating grids.
Making Sense of Cost and Performance Estimates for Thermochemical Biofuel PlantsIlkka Hannula
Achieving deep reductions in CO2 emissions from today’s transportation system presents major challenges, given the dominant role played by crude-oil derived fuels. Advanced biofuels, produced sustainably, provide one potential path for deep emissions reductions.
A clear understanding of the prospective economics of advanced biofuels is thus important to support analysis aimed at informing public- and private-sector decision making on biofuels.
Many techno-economic studies of advanced biofuels have been published, but individual studies are often difficult for decision makers to evaluate because of differences in analytical methodologies, input-data uncertainties, scope and battery limits of the analysis, and key assumptions.
Using both literature and data from demonstration projects, we address the following questions for advanced thermochemical cellulosic biofuels: What will first-of-a-kind (FOAK) cellulosic biofuels cost, and What cost levels can be expected in the near-term?
http://inarocket.com
Learn BEM fundamentals as fast as possible. What is BEM (Block, element, modifier), BEM syntax, how it works with a real example, etc.
Lightning Talk #9: How UX and Data Storytelling Can Shape Policy by Mika Aldabaux singapore
How can we take UX and Data Storytelling out of the tech context and use them to change the way government behaves?
Showcasing the truth is the highest goal of data storytelling. Because the design of a chart can affect the interpretation of data in a major way, one must wield visual tools with care and deliberation. Using quantitative facts to evoke an emotional response is best achieved with the combination of UX and data storytelling.
How to Build a Dynamic Social Media PlanPost Planner
Stop guessing and wasting your time on networks and strategies that don’t work!
Join Rebekah Radice and Katie Lance to learn how to optimize your social networks, the best kept secrets for hot content, top time management tools, and much more!
Watch the replay here: bit.ly/socialmedia-plan
The document discusses how personalization and dynamic content are becoming increasingly important on websites. It notes that 52% of marketers see content personalization as critical and 75% of consumers like it when brands personalize their content. However, personalization can create issues for search engine optimization as dynamic URLs and content are more difficult for search engines to index than static pages. The document provides tips for SEOs to help address these personalization and SEO challenges, such as using static URLs when possible and submitting accurate sitemaps.
This document summarizes a study of CEO succession events among the largest 100 U.S. corporations between 2005-2015. The study analyzed executives who were passed over for the CEO role ("succession losers") and their subsequent careers. It found that 74% of passed over executives left their companies, with 30% eventually becoming CEOs elsewhere. However, companies led by succession losers saw average stock price declines of 13% over 3 years, compared to gains for companies whose CEO selections remained unchanged. The findings suggest that boards generally identify the most qualified CEO candidates, though differences between internal and external hires complicate comparisons.
The Interim NZEB Specification for Public Sector buildings sets out a performance specification for new buildings owned and occupied by Public Authorities after 31st Dec 2018. It is intended that this specification will form the Nearly Zero Energy Buildings requirement in the interim period until the new 2017 Part L for Buildings other than Dwellings takes effect.
This document summarizes the key principles for nearly zero-energy buildings in the European Union. It discusses the EU's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050, with buildings needing to achieve an 88-91% reduction. The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive requires all new buildings from 2021 onward to be nearly zero-energy buildings. While providing flexibility for national implementation, the directive leaves room for interpretation in defining key terms like "nearly zero energy" and the use of on-site renewables. This study aims to establish common principles and methods to help member states develop effective, practical, and well-thought-out national definitions of nearly zero-energy buildings.
This document discusses Bulgaria's policies and plans for improving energy efficiency from 2008 to 2020. It outlines Bulgaria's national objectives to reduce energy intensity by 50% by 2020 compared to 2005 and achieve energy savings of 627 ktoe by 2016. It also describes Bulgaria's national energy efficiency action plans for 2008-2010 and 2011-2013, which set interim savings targets. The document discusses Bulgaria's energy efficiency act, which regulates energy efficiency activities and allocates savings objectives. It notes new provisions introduced in 2013 to comply with EU directives on energy performance in buildings. Finally, it provides an overview of Bulgaria's plans to align its legislation and develop a new national energy efficiency action plan to meet targets in the EU's 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive
In 2010, REHVA made a benchmark study on European regulations on energy efficiency of buildings. These slides present the individual country reports from the study, which was commissioned by Sitra to support the ERA17 project.
Ticket to Kyoto investments - Virgil Grot RET Virgil Grot
1) The document discusses innovative investments made by various public transport organizations through the Ticket to Kyoto (T2K) work package to improve energy efficiency and production.
2) Several investments focused on energy efficiency, such as motion sensors installed in RET underground stations saving 428,720 kWh per year with a 3-4 year ROI. Breaking energy recovery technologies for metros and trams were also reviewed.
3) Other investments focused on energy production, such as TfGM's operational wind turbine saving 27,000 kWh annually and Rochdale hydroelectric turbine expected to save 150,000 kWh per year with a 3 year ROI. STIB's cogeneration installation reduces CO2 by 168
This webinar analyses energy efficiency trends in the EU for the period 2014-2019 and the impact of COVID-19 in 2020 (based on estimates from Enerdata).
The speakers present the overall trend in total energy supply and in final energy consumption, as well as details by sector, alongside macro-economic data. They will explain the main drivers of the variation in energy consumption since 2014 and determine the impact of energy savings.
Speakers:
Laura Sudries, Senior Energy Efficiency Analyst, Enerdata
Bruno Lapillonne, Scientific Director, Enerdata
The recordings of the presentation (webinar) can be viewed at:
https://youtu.be/8RuK5MroTxk
Second Stakeholder Event for the Revision of Directive (REDII) 2018/2001
Session 2 Renewable energy in Heating and Cooling, Buildings and District Heating
Professor Brian Vad Mathiesen, Aalborg University
March 22, 2021, Brussels - Online
Opportunity of Analysis and Assessment of CDM Potential in Residential AreaIRJET Journal
This document discusses opportunities for Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects in a residential area with 260 households to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Retrofitting solar water heaters is identified as the best method after analyzing options like energy efficient lighting, air conditioning, etc. The methodology involves developing a baseline based on current energy usage from electric water heaters and lighting, and estimating emission reductions from installing more efficient solar water heaters, compact fluorescent lights, and other technologies. Key data on the residential area, technologies, emissions factors, and calculations for estimating baseline emissions and savings are provided to analyze the CDM potential.
Green performs better! - Economic impact of energy performance certificates i...Dr. Marcelo Cajias
The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of energy consumption on the financial performance of German residential buildings in a large panel framework. The authors provide evidence that energy efficiency in the residential sector is a relevant factor affecting both tenant investment decisions and consequently the performance of investor portfolios.
For new buildings, the recast fixes 2020 as the deadline for all new buildings to be
“nearly zero energy” (and even sooner for public buildings – by the end of 2018). For
existing buildings, Member States are required to draw up national plans to increase the
number of nearly zero energy buildings, though no specific targets have been set.
However, the Directive does not clearly define what a “nearly zero energy building” is,
either for new build or refurbishment of existing buildings. Article 2(1a) gives a purely
qualitative definition:
A “nearly zero energy building” is a building that has a very high energy
performance. The nearly zero or very low amount of energy required should be
covered to a very significant extent by energy from renewable sources, including
energy from renewable sources produced on-site or nearby.
Keeping our cities sustainably warm - Inspiring the Efficient Renewal of District Heating for the Just Transition
Brian Vad Mathiesen, Aalborg University
KeepWarm Conference, November 12, 2020, Brussels - Online
This document outlines an energy management case study for TenCate Thiolon. It includes an analysis of TenCate's current energy use through a SWOT analysis and baseline data collection. Several technical energy saving options are proposed, including installing a cogeneration unit and optimizing the cooling
Updates on Policy and Codes - BREEAM, Part L, MEES & BB101IES VE
The key changes to Building Bulletin 101 include stricter requirements for indoor air quality and thermal comfort. For indoor air quality, the maximum allowable CO2 level is reduced from 1500 ppm to 2000 ppm. For thermal comfort, the overheating criteria have been updated to align with CIBSE TM52, focusing on hours of exceedance, weighted exceedance, and maximum temperature delta. Demonstrating compliance will require a more rigorous analysis of overheating risk using dynamic thermal modeling. Overall, the revisions aim to improve classroom ventilation and temperature conditions to optimize learning.
Heat Pumps in Energy Certification of the Buildings SCOP_SEER_Rel 28 10 2014 ...Luca Zordan
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. DIRECTIVE 2009/28/EC
2. Italian Law by Decree No. 28/2011
3. UNI EN 14825 – UNI TS 11300/4
4. Seasonal performance index - SCOP
5. Seasonal performance index - SEER
6. Optimized selection of an Heat Pump in Milan, using “SCOPon” approach
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2011 06-08 kurnitski-finvac-cost optimal-n_zeb
1. Cost optimal and nZEB – definitions
and performance levels
11.8.2011 Jarek Kurnitski
2. Towards nZEB:
• Roadmap of some
countries towards
nearly zero energy
buildings to improve
energy performance
of new buildings
• Many countries have
prepared long term
roadmaps with
detailed targets
• Helps industry to
prepare/commit to
the targets
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3. EPBD recast – major changes
Article 9 Nearly zero energy buildings
- By 31 Dec 2020, all new buildings are nearly zero energy buildings
- After 31 Dec 2018, public authorities that occupy and own a new building
shall ensure that the building is a nearly zero energy building
Articles 4 & 5 Setting of energy performance requirements
- Setting of minimum energy performance requirements based on calculation
of cost-optimal levels with the methodology referred to in Article 3.
- The calculation of cost-optimal levels shall be performed in accordance with
the methodology developed by the Commission (so called comparative
methodology Annex III)
- Primary energy target values have to be set in kWh/m2
- The Commission shall establish by 30 June 2011 a comparative methodology framework
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/JOHtml.do?uri=OJ:L:2010:153:SOM:EN:HTML
The laws and regulations shall be adopted and published in Member States by 9 July 2012.
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4. EPBD recast – National roadmaps
towards nearly nZEB
National roadmaps towards nearly zero energy buildings are needed for
all member states
The national plans shall include, inter alia, the following elements:
a) the Member State’s detailed application in practice of the definition
of nearly zero-energy buildings
b) intermediate targets for improving the energy performance of
new buildings, by 2015
c) information on the policies and financial or other measures
adopted in the context of for the promotion of nearly zero-energy
buildings
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5. EPBD recast – Nearly zero energy
buildings nZEB
• In the directive „nearly zero-energy building‟ means a building that has
a very high energy performance. The nearly zero or very low amount
of energy required should be covered to a very significant extent by
energy from renewable sources, including energy from renewable
sources produced on-site or nearby.
nZEB = very high energy performance + on-site renewables
• Definition of “a very high energy performance“ and “significant extent
of renewables” let for Member States
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6. Proposed nZEB definitions
ZEB has exact performance
net zero energy building (ZEB)
level of 0 kWh/(m2 a) primary
energy use of 0 kWh/(m2 a) primary energy
energy use
NOTE 1 A nZEB is typically a grid connected building with very high energy performance. nZEB balances its primary
energy use so that the primary energy feed-in to the grid or other energy network equals to the primary energy
delivered to nZEB from energy networks. Annual balance of 0 kWh/(m 2 a) primary energy use typically leads to the
situation where significant amount of the on-site energy generation will be exchanged with the grid. Therefore a nZEB
produces energy when conditions are suitable, and uses delivered energy during rest of the time.
nearly net zero energy building (nZEB)
technically reasonable achievable national energy use of > 0 kWh/(m2 a)
primary energy achieved with best practice energy efficiency measures and
renewable energy technologies which may or may not be cost optimal
NOTE 1 The Commission shall establish by 30 June 2011 a comparative methodology framework for calculation of
cost-optimal levels (EPBD recast).
NOTE 2. Not all renewable energy technologies needed for nearly zero energy building have to be cost-effective, if
appropriate financial incentives are not available.
nZEB depends on national
conditions
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7. nZEB in practice
• Energy demand/delivered energy use is reduced as much as reasonable
achievable (insulation, heat recovery, heat pumps etc.)
• On site renewables most commonly solar PV and thermal, district heat from
renewables and renewable fuels
• Annual balance of delivered and exported primary
energy nearly 0
• Typically a grid connected building exporting energy
in summer and using delivered energy in winter
• See special issue of REHVA Journal 3/2011 on ZEB,
nZEB case studies (www.rehva.eu):
• Elithis Tower in Dijon, France
• IUCN headquarter in Gland, Switzerland
• TNT Green Office in Hoofddorp, Holland
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15. How to integrate nZEB into energy
certificate scale?
nZEB as technically reasonable achievable
cost optimal for new buildings, category B or C
req. for new buildings (typically not cost optimal yet)
Revision of certificates scales needed:
• Cost optimal requirements for new buildings
cannot be any more in D category, as calculated
for 30 years period with 3% interest rate
• Existing A may be split (A+, A++) or changed
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16. REHVA TF nZEB – system boundary
DELIVERED ENERGY
E Edel,i Eexp,i f i
EXPORTED ENERGY i
System boundary for nearly net zero energy building definition, connecting a
building to energy networks. Net delivered energy is delivered Edel,i minus
exported energy Eexp,i accounted separately for each energy carrier i. Primary
energy E is calculated with primary energy factors fi (simplified equation with
the same factors for delivered and exported energy carriers)
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17. Primary energy: total or non-renewable?
Many countries have adopted in their regulations PRIMARY ENERGY and
NON-RENEWABLE primary energy factors (e.g. 1.1 for oil and 0.5 for wood)
EPBD recast defines primary energy as: ”energy from renewable and non-
renewable sources which has not undergone any conversion or
transformation process”
TOTAL primary energy and TOTAL primary energy factors shall be used
according to EPBD (meaning that there is no difference between bio or fossil
fuel and the factor always exceeds unity)
Another detail are primary energy factors for delivered and exported energy
carriers, which may or may not be equal, depending on national definition, i.e.
both equations can be used:
E Edel ,i Eexp,i f i or E E del ,i f del ,i Eexp,i f exp,i
i i i
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18. nZEB – detailed system boundary
System boundary of net delivered energy
System boundary of delivered energy
Solar and internal On site renewable
heat gains/loads energy w/o fuels
NET ENERGY DELIVERED
NEED ENERGY
ENERGY NEED
BUILDING electricity
Heating heating energy
(electricity, district heat, district cooling, fuels)
Cooling TECHNICAL
cooling energy SYSTEMS district heat
Ventilation
Net delivered energy
DHW district cooling
electricity for lighting Energy use and
Lighting
Appliances electricity for production fuels
appliances (renewable and
System losses non-renewable)
Heat exchange and conversions
through the
EXPORTED
building envelope
ENERGY
electricity
heating energy
cooling energy
Energy boundary of net delivered energy. The box of “Energy need” refers to rooms
in a building and both system boundary lines may be interpreted as the building site
boundary.
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19. Example – nZEB Office building
• an office building in Paris
• a gas boiler for heating with seasonal efficiency of 90%
• free cooling from boreholes (about 1/3 of the need) is used and the
rest is covered with mechanical cooling
• for borehole cooling, seasonal energy efficiency ratio of 10 is used
and for mechanical cooling 3.5
• Ventilation system with specific fan power of 1.2 kW/(m3/s) will use
5.6 kWh/(m2 a) fan energy.
• a solar PV system providing 15.0 kWh/(m2 a), from which 6.0 is
utilized in the building and 9.0 is exported to the grid.
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21. Example – nZEB Office building
System boundary of net delivered energy
System boundary of delivered energy
Solar and internal 15.0 PV electricity,
from which 6.0 used
heat gains/loads in the building and
9.0 exported
NET ENERGY NEED (47.2 kWh/(m2 a)) NET ENERGY NEED
Appliances BUILDING TECHNICAL
(47.2 kWh/(m2 a))
(users') SYSTEMS
10,8 Lighting
Boiler DELIVERED ENERGY
3.8 heating 3.8/0.9 = 4.2
Space Fuel 4.2
21,5 heating Free cooling
1,1
Heating of 11.9 cooling
0,6 4.0/10 = 0.4
3,2
air in AHU Compressor cooling
Cooling in 21.5 appliances Electricity 33.8
Net delivered energy
room units
7.9/3.5 = 2.3
Cooling of 10.0 lighting Ventilation 5.6
10
air in AHU
Appliances 21.5
Heat exchange Lighting 10.0
through the
(Sum of electricity 39.8)
building envelope
EXPORTED ENERGY
Electricity 9.0
Primary energy:
4.2*1.0 + (33.8-9.0)*2.5 = 66 kWh/(m2 a)
• Electricity use of cooling, ventilation, lighting and appliances is 39.8 kWh/(m2 a)
• Solar electricity of 15.0 kWh/(m2 a) reduces the net delivered electricity to 24.8 kWh/(m2 a)
• Net delivered fuel energy (caloric value of delivered natural gas) is 4.2 kWh/(m2 a) and primary
energy is 66 kWh/(m2 a)
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