About this Research Topic
Energy efficiency strategies in building stock become more and more pivotal due to the current sharp increase of the energy prices. For a total decarbonization of our cities by 2050, the decrease of energy demand and the development and diffusion of ever more efficient technologies are urgent. Furthermore, the progress and development in the fields of energy efficiency and renewable technologies affect the economic and social policies of the governments.
In this context, this Research Topic aims to collect the most significant and recent studies about progress and developments in energy efficiency measures for building-plant systems and residential and non-residential districts, renewable energy sources, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, paying particular attention to the existing building stock or new construction dealing with the following topics not limited to:
-New Energy Performance Buildings Directive
-Net Zero Carbon or Energy Buildings
-Renewable Energy Communities (RECs)
- Polygeneration plants based on renewable energy sources for micro-grids or energy networks
-Energy planning
-4th and 5th generation district heating and cooling networks fed by renewables or coupled with innovative technologies
-Dynamic simulations of energy systems
-Strategies to face out the current energy crisis
-Building Automation Control Systems (BACs)
-Smart controls
-Energy efficiency and optimal integration of renewables in HVAC systems including energy savings and CO2 reduction strategies
-Energy sharing
In this context, this Research Topic aims to collect the most significant and recent studies about progress and developments in energy efficiency measures for building-plant systems and residential and non-residential districts, renewable energy sources, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, paying particular attention to the existing building stock or new construction dealing with the following topics not limited to:
-New Energy Performance Buildings Directive
-Net Zero Carbon or Energy Buildings
-Renewable Energy Communities (RECs)
- Polygeneration plants based on renewable energy sources for micro-grids or energy networks
-Energy planning
-4th and 5th generation district heating and cooling networks fed by renewables or coupled with innovative technologies
-Dynamic simulations of energy systems
-Strategies to face out the current energy crisis
-Building Automation Control Systems (BACs)
-Smart controls
-Energy efficiency and optimal integration of renewables in HVAC systems including energy savings and CO2 reduction strategies
-Energy sharing
Keywords: Energy Efficiency; Zero Carbon Buildings; Renewable Energy Sources; Energy measures; Dynamic simulation, Energy Efficiency, Zero Carbon Buildings, Renewable Energy Sources, Energy measures, Dynamic Simulation
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