Energy Master Planning on neighbourhood level: learnings on stakeholders and constraints from the Norwegian case of Ydalir

Daniela Baer,Matthias Haase

doi:10.1088/1755-1315/588/2/022001

Abstract

While energy planning on the building level is characterized by a limited number of stakeholders and a clear ambition setting, this situation changes when expanding to a neighbourhood level. Depending on the context of the neighbourhood, energy planning is challenged to align several stakeholders and define common ambitions and measures suitable to optimize the outcome of energy planning. In Norway, energy planning on neighbourhood level is a relatively new approach. We apply the Energy Master Planning (EMP) concept developed during the IEA EBC Annex 73 to describe the planning process within the Norwegian case study of Ydalir, which ambition is to become zero-emission. Through a qualitative research approach, we identify stakeholders involved, their role and impact, and indicate constraints on EMP implementation so far. We show how the concept of EMP must be further developed, to reply to evidence-based constraints in implementing and reaching for high ambitions in cutting down energy use and emission. This paper relates to the UN development goal 11 of Smart Cities and Communities.

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Reaching for the climate gas reduction goals of the Paris Agreement, stakeholders on all geographical and organizational levels from nations, regions, cities and communities are challenged
While energy planning on the building level is characterized by a limited number of stakeholders and a clear ambition setting, this situation changes when expanding to a neighbourhood level
We apply the Energy Master Planning (EMP) concept developed during the IEA EBC Annex 73 to describe the planning process within the Norwegian case study of Ydalir, which ambition is to become zero-emission

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Reaching for the climate gas reduction goals of the Paris Agreement, stakeholders on all geographical and organizational levels from nations, regions, cities and communities are challenged. The Energy Efficiency Directive has triggered numerous positive developments in the European Union member states by setting targets to incentivise and enable investment in energy efficiency programmes across all sectors. A multitude of incentives and regulations are introduced on a national and regional level to foster the clean energy transition. The city and especially the neighbourhood level - are pointed out as one of the main important areas for change. This is due to the fact that cities consume ca. This is due to the fact that cities consume ca. 80 % of the total energy and are accountable for ca. 75 % of global GHG emissions [1]

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