A GIS-Based Multicriteria Assessment for Identification of Positive Energy Districts Boundary in Cities

Beril Alpagut,Oya Tabanoğlu,Nekane Hermoso Martinez,Arantza Lopez Romo,Patxi Hernández

doi:10.3390/en14227517

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Abstract

Discussions regarding the definition of Positive Energy Districts and the concept of a boundary are still being actively held. Even though there are certain initiatives working on the boundary limitations for PEDs, there is no methodology or tool developed for selecting peculiar spaces for future PED implementations. The paper focuses on a flexible GIS-based Multicriteria assessment method that identifies the most suitable areas to reach an annual positive non-renewable energy balance. For that purpose, a GIS-based tool is developed to indicate the boundary from an energy perspective harmonized with urban design and land-use planning. The method emphasizes evaluation through economic, social, political, legal, environmental, and technical criteria, and the results present the suitability of areas at macro and micro scales. The current study outlines macro-scale analyses in six European cities that represent Follower Cities under the MAKING-CITY H2020 project. Further research will be conducted for micro-scale analyses and the outcomes will pursue a technology selection process.

Highlights

The potential for high energy savings in building stock has long been recognized, and different policies have been established for achieving savings at the European Level
The amendment of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) Directive in 2018 included no additional requirements to evaluate the district-level energy performance, it does state that the Commission should review the EPBD before January 2026, to “examine in what manner Member States could apply integrated district or neighborhood approaches in Union building and energy efficiency policy”
This paper addresses a methodology that has been developed within the MAKING-CITY project, in order to provide knowledge and experience to the participant cities to identify and select Positive Energy Districts (PEDs)

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The potential for high energy savings in building stock has long been recognized, and different policies have been established for achieving savings at the European Level. 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”. This directive already required that the calculation of energy performance in buildings should consider district heating or cooling solutions, as these solutions can have potential benefits for the performance of buildings. The amendment of the EPBD Directive in 2018 included no additional requirements to evaluate the district-level energy performance, it does state that the Commission should review the EPBD before January 2026, to “examine in what manner Member States could apply integrated district or neighborhood approaches in Union building and energy efficiency policy”.

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