scholarly journals Improvement of energy efficiency and quality of street lighting in South Italy as an action of Sustainable Energy Action Plans. The case study of Comiso (RG)

Energy ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 92 ◽  
pp. 394-408 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marco Beccali ◽  
Marina Bonomolo ◽  
Giuseppina Ciulla ◽  
Alessandra Galatioto ◽  
Valerio Lo Brano
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Action Plans ◽  
Street Lighting ◽  
South Italy

scholarly journals The impact of dwelling renovation on spatial quality

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 268-309
Author(s):  
Fernanda Acre ◽  
Annemie Wyckmans
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Energy Performance ◽  
Urban Life ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Improve Energy Efficiency ◽  
Spatial Quality ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – Non-technical dimensions such as spatial quality are just as relevant for energy efficiency as technical and economic dimensions in the renovation of dwellings. However, the significance of non-technical dimensions is often neglected in the energy renovation of dwellings. The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate how the renovation of dwellings for energy efficiency influences spatial quality in the MS-1 building in the neighbourhood of Arlequin, Grenoble, France. The Arlequin case study is part of the ZenN project, nearly zero energy neighbourhoods, funded by the European 7th Framework Programme (Grant Agreement No. 314363). Design/methodology/approach – The impact of the renovation on spatial quality is analysed by crossing technical measures, applied in the energy renovation of dwellings with the definition of spatial quality proposed by Acre and Wyckmans (2014). The spatial quality definition results from a literature review on quality of design and urban life, wherein works of Weber (1995) and Gehl (2010, 2011) are related to the residential use in the scales of the building and block. The impact of renovation on spatial quality is further evaluated by using the spatial quality assessment developed by Acre and Wyckmans (2015). The impact on spatial quality is observed by considering all the renovation measures, instead of only considering the measures primarily related to energy performance. This emphasises the need for a cross-disciplinary approach between technical and non-technical dimensions in the energy renovation of dwellings. Findings – The results display both negative and positive impacts of the energy renovation on spatial quality in the dwellings and emphasise the potential of non-technical dimensions in promoting renovation. The impact on spatial quality is primarily negative when only measures adopted in order to improve energy efficiency are considered in the evaluation. Originality/value – This paper consists of a novel crossing of technical and non-technical dimensions in energy renovation of dwellings. The work aligns with the current European trend of nurturing energy-deep renovation to reach Europe’s 2050 energy-efficiency targets (Buildings Performance Institute Europe (BPIE) 2011).

Energy efficiency to increase production and quality of products in industrial processes: case study oil and gas processing center

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 1619-1634 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro M. Arriola-Medellín ◽  
Luis F. López-Cisneros ◽  
Alfonso Aragón-Aguilar ◽  
César A. Romo-Millares ◽  
Manuel F. Fernández-Montiel
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Industrial Processes ◽  
Gas Processing ◽  
Quality Of Products

scholarly journals Assessment of the Implementation of Sustainable Energy Action Plans at Local Level. Case Study of Latvia

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anda Jekabsone ◽  
Agris Kamenders ◽  
Marika Rosa ◽  
Jan Kaselofsky ◽  
Ralf Schule
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Energy ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Strategy Development ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Action Plans ◽  
Ghg Reduction ◽  
Municipal Level

Abstract The need for sustainable energy management at the municipal level is growing, in order to meet EU climate goals. Multiple initiatives have been launched to support municipalities in energy planning and strategy development process. Despite available support, research shows mixed results about implementation of plans and strategies. This research paper analyses what targets municipalities set, how they monitor implementation of their sustainable energy action plans (SEAPs) and searches for the most important factors that have enabled or hindered the implementation of local SEAPs at Latvia. The article shows that, in some cases, there is evidence that SEAP development is a project-based activity, supported by external experts. From municipal personnel point of view, it is a project that ends with approved SEAP, but not a part of their future daily routine. Eventually implementation of the plan is difficult, because municipalities lack experience in daily management of energy data, distribution of responsibilities and implementation of procedures. Municipalities also tend to exclude important stakeholders in their SEAPs, like, private sector, household sector and transport sector, which lead to lower targets and lower achievements in GHG reduction.

scholarly journals Operational Challenges, From PMO to EPMO Execution and Operation Case Study Within Electricity Producing Companies (Four Selected Companies Within EU28)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ekomenzoge Metuge ◽  
José Ramón Otegi Olaso
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Production System ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
Action Plans ◽  
Strategic Action ◽  
Depth Study ◽  
Operation Case ◽  
The Eu

During the European unification process, they stated the need for drawing up a common energy strategic plan that will affects electricity production system in terms of infrastructure, production and generation. The EU strategic action plans included; reduction in emissions, an increase in renewable energies, energy efficiency. In this light therefore the energy efficiency was booked for researching. This article presents an in-depth study of the challenges in transforming a functioning PMO model to an EPMO model within four electricity companies from different countries within the EU and how those challenges can be address within companies implementing same methodology to bring about electricity production efficiency. Will these identified challenges make it impossible for the companies to achieve electricity production efficiency in the transformation from PMO to EPMO? PMO has been the major methodology used by these companies. To achieve production efficiency, the need for a heavyweight methodology was identified (EPMO) and implemented in four mega electricity producing companies with cross boarder distributions, one from France; Germany; Spain and UK

scholarly journals An energy efficiency-based classification approach for street lighting by considering operational factors: a case study of Barcelona

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lizeth A. Sánchez-Balvás ◽  
Jose Juan de Felipe ◽  
Jesús M. Quintero ◽  
Albert de la Fuente
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Street Lighting ◽  
Classification Approach ◽  
Operational Factors

Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case History ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

Chronic Refractory Cough: A Case Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 57-62
Author(s):  
Anna Maria Siciliano
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Adult Female ◽  
Chronic Cough ◽  
Treatment Regime ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Old Adult ◽  
Language Pathology

This paper presents a successful behavioral case study in treatment of chronic refractory cough in a 60-year-old adult female. The efficacy for speech-language pathology treating chronic cough is discussed along with description of treatment regime. Discussion focuses on therapy approaches used and the patient's report of changes in quality of life and frequency, duration, and severity reduction of her cough after treatment.

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