Design of an Energy Policy for the Decarbonisation of Residential and Service Buildings in Northern Portugal

Capelo, Sara; Soares, Tiago; Azevedo, Isabel; Fonseca, Wellington; Matos, Manuel

doi:10.3390/en16052239

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“…The study by Capelo et al [4] also offers encouraging results, showing alternatives that could generate savings of up to 52% in investment costs in the residential sector and 13% in the service sector, compared to current national roadmaps toward carbon neutrality. These options could be fundamental to significantly reducing emissions by 2050, reaching 0.64% in the residential sector and 3.2% in the services sector.…”

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The Interconnection between Energy Efficiency and CO2 Mitigation in the Development of Multifamily Buildings

Rodríguez,

Vallejos,

Reyes

et al. 2023

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This paper aims to analyze energy efficiency in the life cycle of multifamily buildings in Metropolitan Lima, Peru, to improve productivity, competitiveness and reduce environmental impact. Decarbonization technology has been investigated, which focuses on reducing or eliminating carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from energy sources used by buildings, thus contributing to the fight against climate change. This study collected statistical information from real estate projects to identify the primary means of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide (CO2). The objective was to maintain an effective balance between costs, time, and quality, thus ensuring the productivity and profitability of the buildings. The research method was deductive, using a quantitative approach to analyze numerical data on energy efficiency in multifamily buildings. The applied orientation allowed linking the findings with the concrete improvement of construction and operational practices. The study is framed within a descriptive and correlational approach, allowing the identification of relationships between energy efficiency and CO2 emissions and explaining the relationship between these variables. The study design was non-experimental, as no controlled manipulations of variables were performed. A cross-cutting and forward-looking approach was adopted, analyzing the data at a single point and considering possible future effects of the energy efficiency measures implemented. As a result of the analysis, it was found that the application of energy efficiency measures allowed a 25.00% reduction in CO2 emissions. This finding highlights the relevance of energy efficiency as an effective tool to mitigate the environmental impact of multifamily buildings in the region. In conclusion, this study has shown that implementing energy efficiency practices can significantly reduce CO2 emissions in multifamily buildings in Metropolitan Lima. These results provide a solid basis for adopting sustainable measures in the development and operation of facilities, aiming towards more environmentally friendly construction and contributing to the fight against climate change.

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The Interconnection between Energy Efficiency and CO2 Mitigation in the Development of Multifamily Buildings

Rodríguez,

Vallejos,

Reyes

et al. 2023

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“…Analysing the efficiency of energy consumption by residents is fundamental to understanding the efficiency of energy resource consumption (Dolak et al, 2022), identifying possible consumption patterns (Herring, 2000) and economic impacts (Tenente et al, 2024), and designing effective public policies (Capelo et al, 2023). Energy consumption efficiency currently plays an essential role in analysing environmental sustainability, i.e., energy efficiency reduces demand, mitigates the environmental problems caused by fossil fuels, and contributes to the preservation of natural resources, mitigating environmental effects.…”

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Municipal Energy Efficiency in Portugal: An Analysis of Electricity and Natural Gas Consumption

Soares,

Morais,

Martins

2024

Intl. J. Rel.

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Analysing energy consumption efficiency is essential for understanding energy resource consumption patterns, identifying the economic consequences, and developing effective public policies. The study investigates energy consumption efficiency levels in Portuguese municipalities in order to analyse disparities in energy consumption efficiency. The aim is to observe the possible relationship between population density and the energy consumed by residents. The study uses the DEA model to detect benchmarking patterns, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement in energy consumption practices. The results suggest that there are serious disparities in energy consumption efficiency between Portuguese municipalities and a significant positive correlation between population density and the amount of energy consumed. The disparities can be attributed to the different levels of adoption of efficient energy consumption practices. The results point to the need to define public policies aimed at promoting more efficient energy consumption practices. The research emphasises the importance of implementing more effective public policies that encourage the adoption of sustainable energy consumption practices by residents. The conclusions have important practical implications for the formulation of public policies aimed at local energy efficiency and the development of sustainable energy consumption.

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“…The nation prioritizes reducing energy imports and maintaining affordable energy. Current EPAs empower consumers in energy communities, promoting energy efficiency and greater city self-sufficiency (Capelo et al 2023).…”

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Net zero emission buildings: a review of academic literature and national roadmaps

Þórólfsdóttir,

Árnadóttir,

Heinonen

2023

Environ. Res.: Infrastruct. Sustain.

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Addressing the growing issue of climate change demands active measures. With its significant carbon footprint, the building industry needs to make immediate efforts contributing to achieving the Paris Agreement’s objective of restricting global warming to 1.5 °C. This review focuses on net zero emission buildings (NZEBs) which are claimed to offer a viable option to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the built environment. The review covers both the recent academic literature on NZEBs, and the NZEB roadmaps from the member organizations of the World Green Building Council, focusing on those Green Building Councils actively working to implement NZEBs in their local contexts. By synthesizing a broad range of viewpoints and practices derived from academic literature and roadmaps, this review provides a holistic overview of the different perspectives to the current state of NZEBs and to their future. The review shows that NZEBs have the potential to provide significant environmental, economic, and social advantages, improving the built environment’s overall sustainability. The review also promotes a more thorough understanding over NZEBs that can facilitate collaborative policymaking and action amongst stakeholders.

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Design of an Energy Policy for the Decarbonisation of Residential and Service Buildings in Northern Portugal

Cited by 7 publications

References 13 publications

The Interconnection between Energy Efficiency and CO2 Mitigation in the Development of Multifamily Buildings

The Interconnection between Energy Efficiency and CO2 Mitigation in the Development of Multifamily Buildings

Municipal Energy Efficiency in Portugal: An Analysis of Electricity and Natural Gas Consumption

Net zero emission buildings: a review of academic literature and national roadmaps

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