scholarly journals Everybody stacks: Lessons from household energy case studies to inform design principles for clean energy transitions

Energy Policy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 141 ◽  
pp. 111468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anita V. Shankar ◽  
Ashlinn K. Quinn ◽  
Katherine L. Dickinson ◽  
Kendra N. Williams ◽  
Omar Masera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Household Energy ◽  
Energy Transitions

scholarly journals Systemic Design: Two Canadian Case Studies

2014 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex Ryan ◽  
Mark Leung
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Systems Thinking ◽  
Management System ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Resource Management System ◽  
First Case ◽  
Systemic Design

This paper introduces two novel applications of systemic design to facilitate a comparison of alternative methodologies that integrate systems thinking and design. In the first case study, systemic design helped the Procurement Department at the University of Toronto re-envision how public policy is implemented and how value is created in the broader university purchasing ecosystem. This resulted in an estimated $1.5 million in savings in the first year, and a rise in user retention rates from 40% to 99%. In the second case study, systemic design helped the clean energy and natural resources group within the Government of Alberta to design a more efficient and effective resource management system and shift the way that natural resource departments work together. This resulted in the formation of a standing systemic design team and contributed to the creation of an integrated resource management system. A comparative analysis of the two projects identifies a shared set of core principles for systemic design as well as areas of differentiation that reveal potential for learning across methodologies. Together, these case studies demonstrate the complementarity of systems thinking and design thinking, and show how they may be integrated to guide positive change within complex sociotechnical systems.

scholarly journals Mediating household energy transitions through co-design in urban Kenya, Uganda and South Africa

2019 ◽  
Vol 55 ◽  
pp. 208-217 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amollo Ambole ◽  
Josephine Kaviti Musango ◽  
Kareem Buyana ◽  
Madara Ogot ◽  
Christer Anditi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Household Energy ◽  
Energy Transitions

Variation in rural household energy transitions for basic lighting in India

2020 ◽  
Vol 119 ◽  
pp. 109568 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elise Harrington ◽  
Ameya Athavankar ◽  
David Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Rural Household ◽  
Household Energy ◽  
Energy Transitions

Employer Shuttles—Concepts and Case Studies

1996 ◽  
Vol 1557 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Minerva ◽  
David Sampson ◽  
Herbert S. Levinson
Keyword(s):  
New Jersey ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Public Interest ◽  
System Performance ◽  
System Development ◽  
Service Design ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Direct Route ◽  
Planning Processes ◽  
Seamless Transfer

Employer shuttle systems in Connecticut and New Jersey are reviewed. The planning processes underlying system development, the approach used to determine potential markets for employer shuttle services, and service design principles are outlined, and system performance is evaluated. Several case studies are presented, and the requirements for a successful shuttle program are identified as reliable line-haul transit, a direct route to employer concentrations located not more than 20 min from the line-haul transit, a seamless transfer, a reasonable fare structure, employer and public interest and support, and an effective marketing program.

scholarly journals Contribution of Biomass Supply Chains for Bioenergy to Sustainable Development Goals

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 181
Author(s):  
M. Jean Blair ◽  
Bruno Gagnon ◽  
Andrew Klain ◽  
Biljana Kulišić
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Supply Chains ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Expert Knowledge ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Indigenous Communities ◽  
Decent Work ◽  
Biomass Supply ◽  
Development Goals

This work evaluates the relationships between bioenergy and related biomass supply chains and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Using Nilsson et al. (2016) seven-point scoring framework, the relationships between biomass supply for bioenergy and the SDGs were evaluated based on existing synthesis papers, modeling studies and empirical analyses, and expert knowledge. To complement this, contributions to SDG targets of 37 best practice case studies from around the world were documented. In reviewing these case studies, it was found that when supply chains are implemented appropriately and integrated with existing systems, they can have overwhelmingly positive contributions. Beyond directly contributing to SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), at least half of all case studies supported progress toward SDGs 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and 12 (Responsible Production and Consumption); however, the ways in which supply chains contributed often differed. Agricultural biomass supply chains (energy crops and residues) were most likely to contribute to SDGs 2 (Zero Hunger) and 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), while waste and forest supply chains were most likely to contribute to SDG 15 (Life on Land). The development of bioenergy systems in rural and indigenous communities also indirectly supports societal SDGs such as SDGs 1 (No Poverty), 4 (Quality Education), 5 (Gender Inequality), and 10 (Reduced Inequalities). This work informs how SDGs can be used as a normative framework to guide the implementation of sustainable biomass supply chains, whether it is used for bioenergy or the broader bioeconomy. Recommendations for key stakeholders and topics for future work are also proposed.

Design Principles of Controlling Vehicle Gear Whine Noise Based on Loudness Metric

2013 ◽  
Vol 477-478 ◽  
pp. 86-89
Author(s):  
Dong Guo ◽  
Quan Shi ◽  
Wen Li Li ◽  
Chuan He Xu
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Dynamic Behavior ◽  
Sound Quality ◽  
Design Principles ◽  
Noise Spectrum ◽  
Basic Design ◽  
Vehicle Noise ◽  
Gear Noise ◽  
Tonal Frequency ◽  
Human Hearing

In-vehicle noise is composed of a variety of tonal (frequency-related) components and the tonal components play an important role in the improvement of sound quality for interior vehicle noise. Among them, gear whine noise is the key contributor to total in-vehicle noise and gain a lot of researchers interest. Through their effort, thespl (dBA)is relatively low. However, customers still perceive the tonal components and complain about the vehicle quality. Therefore a better understanding of how tonal components are perceived is necessary for automotive gear transmission designers. In this study, firstly, gear dynamic behavior is briefly introduced to get the gear noise spectrum. Secondly, human hearing mechanism to different tonal components is summed. Then loudness case studies are conducted. Finally, some basic design principles of controlling gear whine noise are proposed based on the results.

West drags its feet on renewable energy

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
European Commission ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Energy Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Carbon Reduction ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
Energy Transitions ◽  
The World

Subject Clean energy transitions. Significance The European Parliament (EP) is calling for more ambitious clean energy targets than those agreed by EU member states and proposed by the European Commission. However, even the EP’s proposals are unambitious given what is economically feasible and environmentally necessary. President Donald Trump's United States is unlikely to lead the world on energy transitions, leaving a potential opening for China to become an unlikely champion of carbon reduction. Impacts The EP is unlikely to succeed in pushing up the EU’s 2030 targets. Trump’s impact on clean energy development will increase over the remainder of his administration. Modest investment levels will hinder India’s ability to meet its target of 175 gigawatts of renewables by 2022.

scholarly journals The Efforts towards and Challenges of Greece’s Post-Lignite Era: The Case of Megalopolis

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (24) ◽  
pp. 10575
Author(s):  
Vangelis Marinakis ◽  
Alexandros Flamos ◽  
Giorgos Stamtsis ◽  
Ioannis Georgizas ◽  
Yannis Maniatis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
District Heating ◽  
Energy Transition ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Household Energy ◽  
Regional Unit ◽  
Phase Out

Greece has historically been one of the most lignite-dependent countries in Europe, due to the abundant coal resources in the region of Western Macedonia and the municipality of Megalopolis, Arcadia (region of Peloponnese). However, a key part of the National Energy and Climate Plan is to gradually phase out the use of lignite, which includes the decommissioning of all existing lignite units by 2023, except the Ptolemaida V unit, which will be closed by 2028. This plan makes Greece a frontrunner among countries who intensively use lignite in energy production. In this context, this paper investigates the environmental, economic, and social state of Megalopolis and the related perspectives with regard to the energy transition, through the elaboration of a SWOT analysis, highlighting the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the municipality of Megalopolis and the regional unit of Arcadia. The analysis is based on four main pillars, namely “clean energy”, “smart agricultural production”, “sustainable tourism”, and “other (e.g., industry, technology, and education)”. The integration of the “Energy Efficiency First” principle, the mitigation of household energy poverty (especially in a region with district heating installations), and collectively driven energy actions for engaging and empowering younger generations (e.g., in the form of next-generation energy communities) are among the solutions that are expected to have a significant contribution towards Megalopolis’ just energy transition.

scholarly journals The Role of Earth Observation Satellites in Maximizing Renewable Energy Production: Case Studies Analysis for Renewable Power Plants

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 2062 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mariarosa Argentiero ◽  
Pasquale Marcello Falcone
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Energy Production ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Clean Energy ◽  
Energy Generation ◽  
Earth Observation ◽  
Climate Conditions ◽  
Renewable Energy Production

This paper is based on a novel approach towards clean energy production, i.e., space innovative applications toward sustainable development. Specifically, the role of Earth observation (EO) satellites in maximizing renewable energy production is considered to show the enormous potential in exploiting sustainable energy generation plants when the Earth is mapped by satellites to provide some peculiar parameters (e.g., solar irradiance, wind speed, precipitation, climate conditions, geothermal data). In this framework, RETScreen clean energy management software can be used for numerical analysis, such as energy generation and efficiency, prices, emission reductions, financial viability and hazard of various types of renewable-energy and energy-efficient technologies (RETs), based on a large database of satellite parameters. This simplifies initial assessments and provides streamlined processes that enable funders, architects, designers, regulators, etc. to make decisions on future clean energy initiatives. After describing the logic of life cycle analysis of RETScreen, two case studies (Mexicali and Toronto) on multiple technologies power plant are analyzed. The different results obtained, when projecting the two scenarios, showed how the software could be useful in the pre-feasibility phase to discriminate the type of installation not efficient for the selected location or not convenient in terms of internal rate of return (IRR) on equity.

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