scholarly journals Uptake of residential energy efficiency measures and renewable energy: Do spatial factors matter?

Energy Policy ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 160 ◽  
pp. 112659
Author(s):  
Solmaria Halleck Vega ◽  
Eveline van Leeuwen ◽  
Nienke van Twillert
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Residential Energy ◽  
Spatial Factors ◽  
Energy Efficiency Measures ◽  
Efficiency Measures ◽  
Residential Energy Efficiency

scholarly journals Carbon reductions and health co-benefits from US residential energy efficiency measures

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 034017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan I Levy ◽  
May K Woo ◽  
Stefani L Penn ◽  
Mohammad Omary ◽  
Yann Tambouret ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Residential Energy ◽  
Energy Efficiency Measures ◽  
Efficiency Measures ◽  
Residential Energy Efficiency

Cost-availability curves for hierarchical implementation of residential energy-efficiency measures

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 267-279 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Villoria-Siegert ◽  
P. Brodrick ◽  
K. Hallinan ◽  
R. J. Brecha
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Residential Energy ◽  
Energy Efficiency Measures ◽  
Efficiency Measures ◽  
Residential Energy Efficiency

Design of Carbon-Neutral Residential Communities in Kuwait

2017 ◽  
Vol 139 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Baqer Ameer ◽  
Moncef Krarti
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Wind Turbines ◽  
Renewable Energy Technologies ◽  
Energy Efficiency Measures ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Residential Communities ◽  
Efficiency Measures ◽  
Energy Needs ◽  
Carbon Neutral

In this paper, a general methodology for designing carbon-neutral residential communities is presented. Both energy efficiency measures and renewable energy technologies are considered in the design approach. First, energy end-uses for the buildings within the community are optimized based on a set of cost-effective energy efficiency measures that are selected based on a life-cycle cost analysis. Then, renewable energy technologies are considered to meet the energy needs for the residential community and ensure carbon-neutrality on an annual basis. The methodology is applied to design optimal and carbon-neutral hybrid electrical generation systems for three Kuwaiti residential communities with different sizes and energy efficiency designs. For Kuwait, it is found that wind turbines can cost-effectively generate significant electricity to meet most of the energy needs for the residential communities and thus reducing the country's reliance on fuel-based power plants. Specifically, it is found that wind turbines can generate electricity at a cost of $0.068/kWh well below the current grid power production costs of $0.103/kWh. Moreover, the analysis indicates that concentrated solar power (CSP) can be utilized to achieve carbon-neutral residential communities but at a levelized energy cost of $0.13/kWh slightly lower than the current grid power generation and distribution costs of $0.133/kWh.

scholarly journals Does the Balance Exist between Cost Efficiency of Different Energy Efficiency Measures? DH Systems Case

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (19) ◽  
pp. 5151 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ieva Pakere ◽  
Dace Lauka ◽  
Dagnija Blumberga
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Savings ◽  
District Heating ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Heating Systems ◽  
Energy Efficiency Measures ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Efficiency Measures ◽  
District Heating Systems

The main aim of this study is to evaluate the results achieved by implementation of different support policies in form of subsidies for energy efficiency improvements and transition to renewable energy sources. The article compares the energy efficiency measures in district heating systems with other support program. In order to assess the effectiveness of implementation of different renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency projects, the levelized costs of saved energy for different support programs were determined. Authors compared different co-financed projects related to replacement of fossil fuel energy sources in district heating (mainly to biomass) and the installation of new biomass boilers, heat pumps, solar collectors and other local technologies in municipal buildings. Results show that financial support for energy efficiency measures in industrial enterprises and district heating systems has been most cost-effective, mainly due to the low co-financing rate (30%) and the high potential for energy savings in different production processes. Authors have identified the blind-spots within the funding allocation for different municipalities, which is not always dedicated to achieved energy savings.

Prioritizing investment in residential energy efficiency and renewable energy—A case study for the U.S. Midwest

Energy Policy ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 2982-2992 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.J. Brecha ◽  
A. Mitchell ◽  
K. Hallinan ◽  
K. Kissock
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Residential Energy ◽  
Residential Energy Efficiency ◽  
The U.S
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