A multi-disciplinary approach to estimate the medium-term impact of COVID-19 on transport and energy: A case study for Italy

Bazzana, Davide; Cohen, Jed; Golinucci, Nicolò; Häfner, Manfred; Noussan, Michel; Reichl, Johannes; Rocco, Matteo Vincenzo; Sciullo, Alessandro; Vergalli, Sergio

doi:10.1016/j.energy.2021.122015

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“…Interestingly, studies in different European nations reveal a strong character relating to the typical behaviours of each population, meaning that gathering data specific to Wales or UK could be informative for future policy or planning. Bazzana et al (2022) predominantly reported the impact of lockdown, not remote working. However, they did indicate that at the height of the 'stay-at-home', or 'social distancing' regulations in May 2020, GHG emissions in Italy decreased by 26%, on average.…”

Section: Bottom Line Results For Energymentioning

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What impact have COVID-19 induced changes in working practice had on greenhouse gas emissions? A rapid review

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Willcock

Ormondroyd

et al. 2022

Preprint

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The changes in working practice over the pandemic went through several distinct phases: the initial ‘lockdown’ period, a period of relaxation in some restrictions, and a longer-term period where working from home (WFH) was preferred if possible but many other aspects of life returned to near-normal. This Rapid Review was accompanied by high level life cycle assessment (LCA), to quantify the environmental profile of products, processes and behaviours based on energy use and commuting activity of office workers over a 7 day period. We aimed to describe trends in environmental effects, specifically regarding greenhouse gas emissions relating to energy usage and commuting behaviour, during the pandemic. For the rapid literature review, 32 studies were identified. § Rapid Review findings corroborated the life cycle assessment findings that energy for space heating (both at home and in the office) and transport dominated the greenhouse gas emissions profile.§ Domestic energy consumption remained elevated after easing restrictions with a displacement of energy normally consumed in business premises.§ Overall, there was a net reduction in consumption and greenhouse gas emissions with greater working from home.§ There has been a shift away from public transport with a negative effect on greenhouse gas emissions.§ Travel distance and mode of transport are significant factors in determining the magnitude of benefits seen when working from home.§ Air quality is reported to have been affected by the lockdown period, but no studies have directly evaluated the working from home component of this.For the Life cycle assessment, analysis was based on 10 workers at home or in an office in typical UK housing and a typical office with two transport options for commuting (car and train), over 7 days. A clear benefit was seen in reducing greenhouse gas emissions for working from home compared to office work with travel by car, and a smaller benefit for working from home compared to office work by train. The working from home scenario had significantly lower impact than both the car and train commute scenarios on marine ecotoxicity and freshwater ecotoxicity indicators.

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Section: Bottom Line Results For Energymentioning

confidence: 99%

What impact have COVID-19 induced changes in working practice had on greenhouse gas emissions? A rapid review

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Willcock

Ormondroyd

et al. 2022

Preprint

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“…Positive projections anticipated a drop in energy demand. Numerous studies revealed that government restrictions lowered energy use; hence, demand will increase to pre-epidemic levels [8] . Based on its short-term and long-term effects on energy demand, the pandemic has long-lasting effects.…”

Section: Discussion: Post-covid-19 Era and Policy Recommendationsmentioning

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World energy economics and geopolitics amid COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 policy direction

Alam

Aktar

Idris

et al. 2023

World Development Sustainability

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“…Cvetkovic et al [106] analyzed people's energy consumption behavior during the pandemic and used EnergyPlus software for the simulation of the consumption of electricity, natural gas and water in a few residential houses in Serbia. Bazzana et al [35] tried to measure the possible effect of the COVID-19 pandemic to the energy sector in Italy. The authors applied a multidisciplinary approach and created different scenarios in order to forecast market reactions and energy consumption.…”

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic to the Sustainability of the Energy Sector

Siksnelyte-Butkiene

2021

Sustainability

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In order to control the COVID-19 pandemic, the governments of the world started to implement measures regarding social distance and social contacts, including closures of cities, work and study relocations, and work suspension. The epidemical situation and the lockdown of the economy by governments in various countries caused changes in production, changes in the habits of energy consumers and other energy-related changes. This article analyses the impact of the global pandemic on the energy sector and the relationship with the progress to the sustainability of the energy sector. The systematic literature review was performed in the Web of Science (WoS) database. The research follows recommendations of the SALSA (Search, Appraisal, Synthesis and Analysis) and PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) approaches. A total of 113 relevant articles were selected for the analysis. All selected articles were categorized according to their application and impact areas. The five main impact areas of the COVID-19 pandemic to the sustainability of the energy sector were identified: consumption and energy demand; air pollution; investments in renewable energy; energy poverty; and energy system flexibility. Based on the current research findings and perception of the problem, the main insights for future research in the field are provided.

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A multi-disciplinary approach to estimate the medium-term impact of COVID-19 on transport and energy: A case study for Italy

Cited by 25 publications

References 40 publications

What impact have COVID-19 induced changes in working practice had on greenhouse gas emissions? A rapid review

What impact have COVID-19 induced changes in working practice had on greenhouse gas emissions? A rapid review

World energy economics and geopolitics amid COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 policy direction

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic to the Sustainability of the Energy Sector

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