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Winterthur, WinLab PERSIST PED Lab Compare
Luzern Living Lab, Wesemlin-Dreilinden PERSIST PED Lab Compare
Iruña-Pamplona, Rochapea, Navarra PERSIST PED Relevant Case Study / PED Lab Compare
Hradec Králové, Kukleny RESPED – Enabling Energy Resilience through new energy flexible and affordable PED concepts PED Case Study Compare
Thessaloniki, Residential buildings FLEdge PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Kavala, Offices in University premises FLEdge PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Sofia, Offices and Premises in university FLEdge PED Relevant Case Study Compare
The city of Carcavelos, Portugal CSP – Cascais Smart Pole PED Relevant Case Study Uncompare
Verdal Kommune, Trøndelag PERSIST PED Case Study Compare
Cluj-Napoca, UTCN Dormitories PERSIST PED Lab Compare
Alba Iulia, Social blocks, str. Marcus Aurelius PERSIST PED Lab Compare
Leeuwarden/de Zwette PED Lab Compare
Örebro-Vivalla JUST PEPP PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Tiurberget, Kongsvinger JUST PEPP PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Texel JUST PEPP PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Hällefors, Sweden JUST PEPP PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Cerdanyola del Valles, School of Engineering, Campus Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona OPEN4CEC PED Lab Compare
Bucharest, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies (ASE) PED Lab OPEN4CEC PED Lab Compare
Pamplona OPEN4CEC PED Lab Compare
Trondheim, Svartlamon OPEN4CEC PED Lab Compare
Savona, The University of Genova, Savona Campus OPEN4CEC PED Lab Compare
Torres Vedras, Encosta de São Vicente COPPER PED Lab Compare
Malmö, Stadium area (Stadionområdet) PED StepWise PED Case Study Compare
Utrecht, Utrecht Science Park PED StepWise PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Vienna, Kriegerheimstätten PED StepWise PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Vienna, 16. District, Leben am Wilhelminenberg HeatCOOP PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Vienna, Laxenburgerstraße AH HeatCOOP PED Lab Compare
Tartu, Annelinn V2G-QUESTS PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Utrecht, Kanaleneiland V2G-QUESTS PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Aveiro, Aradas district V2G-QUESTS PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Győr, Geothermal District Heating Project PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Drammen, Jacobs Borchs Gate PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Freiburg im Breisgau, Dietenbach PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Lecce, SmartEnCity SmartEnCity – Towards Smart Zero CO2 Cities across Europe PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Trento, STARDUST STARDUST – Holistic and Integrated Urban Model for Smart Cities PED Relevant Case Study / PED Lab Compare
Malmö, Klimatkontrakt Hyllie PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Kaiserslautern, EnStadt:Pfaff PED Relevant Case Study / PED Lab Uncompare
Helsinki, mySMARTlife PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Firenze, Novoli-Cascine district on “le PIagge” buildings PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Bolzano, Sinfonia PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Zürich, Hunziker Areal PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Hammarby Sjöstad, Hammarby Sjöstad 2.0 PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Milano, Sharing Cities PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Mieres, District Heating Pozo Barredo PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Lund, Cityfied (demo Linero) PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Espoo, Smart Otaniemi PED Relevant Case Study / PED Lab Compare
Vienna, Zukunftsquartier PED Case Study Compare
Trento, Santa Chiara Open Lab PED Case Study Compare
Paterna, Barrio La Pinada PED Case Study / PED Lab Compare
Bergen, Zero Village Bergen (ZVB) ZEN – Research Centre on Zero Emission Neighbourhoods in Smart Cities PED Case Study Compare
Võru, +CityxChange PED Case Study Compare
Trondheim, NTNU Campus within the Knowledge Axis ZEN – Research Centre on Zero Emission Neighbourhoods in Smart Cities PED Case Study Compare
Oslo, Furuset project ZEN – Research Centre on Zero Emission Neighbourhoods in Smart Cities PED Case Study Compare
Măgurele, Laser Valley – Land of Lights PED Case Study Compare
Elverum, Ydalir project ZEN – Research Centre on Zero Emission Neighbourhoods in Smart Cities PED Case Study Compare
Bodø, Airport, NyBy – Ny Flyplass (New City – New Airport) ZEN – Research Centre on Zero Emission Neighbourhoods in Smart Cities PED Case Study Compare
Bærum, Fornebu ZEN – Research Centre on Zero Emission Neighbourhoods in Smart Cities PED Case Study Compare
Carquefou, Fleuraye west PED Case Study Compare
Åland, Smart Energy PED Case Study Compare
Romania, Alba Iulia PED ASCEND – Accelerate poSitive Clean ENergy Districts PED Case Study Compare
Romania, Alba Iulia PED InterPED – INTERoperable cloud-based solution for cross-vector planning and management of Positive Energy Districts PED Case Study Compare
Munich, Harthof district PED Case Study Compare
Lublin MAKING-CITY – Energy efficient pathway for the city transformation: enabling a positive future PED Case Study Compare
Roubaix, MustBe0 – Résidence Philippe le Hardi – 125 Rue d’Oran CULTURAL-E – Climate and cultural-based solutions for Plus Energy Buildings PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Bærum, Eiksveien 116 CULTURAL-E – Climate and cultural-based solutions for Plus Energy Buildings PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Findhorn, the Park InterPED – INTERoperable cloud-based solution for cross-vector planning and management of Positive Energy Districts PED Case Study Compare
Amsterdam, Buiksloterham PED ATELIER – AmsTErdam BiLbao cItizen drivEn smaRt cities PED Case Study Compare
Schönbühel-Aggsbach, Schönbühel an der Donau PED-ACT – Auto characterization of PEDs for digital references towards iterative process optimisation PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Umeå, Ålidhem district PED-ACT – Auto characterization of PEDs for digital references towards iterative process optimisation PED Case Study Compare
Aalborg East PED Relevant Case Study / PED Lab Compare
Ankara, Çamlık District PED-ACT – Auto characterization of PEDs for digital references towards iterative process optimisation PED Case Study / PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Trenčín MAKING-CITY – Energy efficient pathway for the city transformation: enabling a positive future PED Case Study Compare
Luxembourg, Betzdorf LEGOFIT – Adaptable technological solutions based on early design actions for the construction and renovation of Energy Positive Homes PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Vantaa, Aviapolis NEUTRALPATH – Pathway towards Climate-Neutrality through low risky and fully replicable Positive Clean Energy Districts PED Case Study / PED Relevant Case Study / PED Lab Compare
Vidin, Himik and Bononia MAKING-CITY – Energy efficient pathway for the city transformation: enabling a positive future PED Case Study Compare
Oslo, Verksbyen Syn.ikia – Sustainable Plus Energy Neighbourhoods PED Case Study Uncompare
Uden, Loopkantstraat Syn.ikia – Sustainable Plus Energy Neighbourhoods PED Relevant Case Study Uncompare
Zaragoza, Actur NEUTRALPATH – Pathway towards Climate-Neutrality through low risky and fully replicable Positive Clean Energy Districts PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Aarhus, Brabrand BIPED – Building Intelligent Positive Energy Districts PED Case Study / PED Relevant Case Study / PED Lab Compare
Riga, Ķīpsala, RTU smart student city ExPEDite – Enabling Positive Energy Districts through Digital Twins PED Case Study Compare
Izmir, District of Karşıyaka PED-ACT – Auto characterization of PEDs for digital references towards iterative process optimisation PED Case Study Compare
Istanbul, Ozyegin University Campus LEGOFIT – Adaptable technological solutions based on early design actions for the construction and renovation of Energy Positive Homes PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Espoo, Kera SPARCS – Sustainable energy Positive & zero cARbon CommunitieS PED Case Study / PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Borlänge, Rymdgatan’s Residential Portfolio PED-ACT – Auto characterization of PEDs for digital references towards iterative process optimisation PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Freiburg, Waldsee PED urban – Development of methods and tools for accounting, planning and operation of climate-neutral district PED Case Study Compare
Innsbruck, Campagne-Areal PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Graz, Reininghausgründe PED Case Study Compare
Stor-Elvdal, Campus Evenstad ZEN – Research Centre on Zero Emission Neighbourhoods in Smart Cities PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Oulu, Kaukovainio MAKING-CITY – Energy efficient pathway for the city transformation: enabling a positive future PED Case Study Compare
Halmstad, Fyllinge PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Lund, Brunnshög district PED Case Study Compare
Vienna, Am Kempelenpark PED Case Study Compare
Évora, Portugal POCITYF – A POsitive Energy CITY Transformation Framework PED Relevant Case Study / PED Lab Compare
Kladno, Sletiště (Sport Area), PED Winter Stadium SPARCS – Sustainable energy Positive & zero cARbon CommunitieS PED Relevant Case Study Uncompare
Groningen, PED South MAKING-CITY – Energy efficient pathway for the city transformation: enabling a positive future PED Lab Compare
Groningen, PED North MAKING-CITY – Energy efficient pathway for the city transformation: enabling a positive future PED Lab
Maia, Sobreiro Social Housing SPARCS – Sustainable energy Positive & zero cARbon CommunitieS PED Lab Compare
Lubia (Soria), CEDER-CIEMAT PED Lab Compare
Tampere, Ilokkaanpuisto district STARDUST – Holistic and Integrated Urban Model for Smart Cities PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Leon, Former Sugar Factory district MAKING-CITY – Energy efficient pathway for the city transformation: enabling a positive future PED Case Study Compare
Istanbul, Kadikoy district, Caferaga MAKING-CITY – Energy efficient pathway for the city transformation: enabling a positive future PED Case Study Compare
Espoo, Leppävaara district, Sello center SPARCS – Sustainable energy Positive & zero cARbon CommunitieS PED Case Study Compare
Espoo, Espoonlahti district, Lippulaiva block SPARCS – Sustainable energy Positive & zero cARbon CommunitieS PED Case Study Uncompare
Salzburg, Gneis district Syn.ikia – Sustainable Plus Energy Neighbourhoods PED Case Study Compare
Barcelona, Santa Coloma de Gramenet Syn.ikia – Sustainable Plus Energy Neighbourhoods PED Case Study Compare
Tartu, City centre area SmartEnCity – Towards Smart Zero CO2 Cities across Europe PED Relevant Case Study / PED Lab Compare
Bologna, Pilastro-Roveri district GRETA – GReen Energy Transition Actions PED Relevant Case Study Compare
Barcelona, SEILAB & Energy SmartLab PED Lab Compare
Leipzig, Baumwollspinnerei district SPARCS – Sustainable energy Positive & zero cARbon CommunitieS PED Case Study Compare
Kifissia, Energy community SPARCS – Sustainable energy Positive & zero cARbon CommunitieS PED Relevant Case Study Compare
TitleGroningen, PED North
City of Espoo, Espoonlahti district, Lippulaiva block
Kaiserslautern, EnStadt:Pfaff
Oslo, Verksbyen
Uden, Loopkantstraat
Kladno, Sletiště (Sport Area), PED Winter Stadium
The city of Carcavelos, Portugal
A1P001: Name of the PED case study / PED Lab
A1P001: Name of the PED case study / PED LabGroningen, PED NorthCity of Espoo, Espoonlahti district, Lippulaiva blockKaiserslautern, EnStadt:PfaffOslo, VerksbyenUden, LoopkantstraatKladno, Sletiště (Sport Area), PED Winter StadiumThe city of Carcavelos, Portugal
A1P002: Map / aerial view / photos / graphic details / leaflet
A1P002: Map / aerial view / photos / graphic details / leaflet
A1P003: Categorisation of the PED site
PED case studynoyesnoyesnonono
PED relevant case studynonoyesnoyesyesyes
PED Lab.yesnoyesnononono
A1P004: Targets of the PED case study / PED Lab
Climate neutralityyesnoyesyesyesyesyes
Annual energy surplusyesnonoyesyesyesno
Energy communityyesnonononoyesyes
Circularityyesnononononoyes
Air quality and urban comfortnononoyesnonoyes
Electrificationnonononoyesyesno
Net-zero energy costnonononononono
Net-zero emissionyesnonoyesnonono
Self-sufficiency (energy autonomous)nonononononono
Maximise self-sufficiencynoyesnonononono
Othernonononononono
Other (A1P004)
A1P005: Phase of the PED case study / PED Lab
A1P005: Project Phase of your case study/PED LabImplementation PhaseIn operationIn operationImplementation PhaseIn operationPlanning PhaseCompleted
A1P006: Start Date
A1P006: Start date12/1806/1810/1707/1806/17202204/20
A1P007: End Date
A1P007: End date12/2303/2208/2405/2304/24
A1P008: Reference Project
A1P008: Reference Project
A1P009: Data availability
A1P009: Data availability
  • Monitoring data available within the districts,
  • Open data city platform – different dashboards,
  • GIS open datasets
  • General statistical datasets
  • Open data city platform – different dashboards,
  • General statistical datasets
  • General statistical datasets
A1P009: Other
A1P010: Sources
Any publication, link to website, deliverable referring to the PED/PED Lab
  • TNO, Hanze, RUG,
  • Ped noord book
  • M. Hukkalainen, F. Zarrin, K. Klobut, O. Lindholm, M. Ranta, P. Hajduk, T. Vainio-Kaila, E. Wanne, J. Tartia, H. Horn, K. Kontu, J. Juhmen, S. Santala, R. Turtiainen, J. Töyräs, T. Koljonen. (2020). Deliverable D3.1 Detailed plan of the Espoo smart city lighthouse demonstrations. Available online: https://www.sparcs.info/sites/default/files/2020-09/SPARCS_D3.1_Detailed_plan_Espoo.pdf,
  • Hukkalainen, Zarrin Fatima, Krzysztof Klobut, Kalevi Piira, Mikaela Ranta, Petr Hajduk, Tiina Vainio-Kaila , Elina Wanne, Jani Tartia, Angela Bartel, Joni Mäkinen, Mia Kaurila, Kaisa Kontu, Jaano Juhmen, Merja Ryöppy, Reetta Turtiainen, Joona Töyräs, Timo Koljonen (2021) Deliverable 3.2 Midterm report on the implemented demonstrations of solutions for energy positive blocks in Espoo. Available online: https://www.sparcs.info/sites/default/files/2022-02/SPARCS_D3.2.pdf,
  • www.lippulaiva.fi
  • Inger Andresen, Tonje Healey Trulsrud, Luca Finocchiaro, Alessandro Nocente, Meril Tamm, Joana Ortiz, Jaume Salom, Abel Magyari, Linda Hoes-van Oeffelen, Wouter Borsboom, Wim Kornaat, Niki Gaitani, Design and performance predictions of plus energy neighbourhoods – Case studies of demonstration projects in four different European climates, Energy and Buildings, Volume 274, 2022, 112447, ISSN 0378-7788, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.112447. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378778822006181),
  • Deliverable, Report: Integrated Energy Design for Sustainable Plus Energy Neighbourhoods (syn.ikia),
  • Deliverable, Report: DEMONSTRATION CASE OF SUSTAINABLE PLUS ENERGY NEIGHBOURHOODS IN MARINE CLIMATE (syn.ikia),
  • https://www.synikia.eu/no/bibliotek/
A1P011: Geographic coordinates
X Coordinate (longitude):6.53512124.65437.75168410.9861733544329925.619114.09296-9.323445
Y Coordinate (latitude):53.23484660.149149.43606259.2242971664204651.660650.1371538.684036
A1P012: Country
A1P012: CountryNetherlandsFinlandGermanyNorwayNetherlandsCzech RepublicPortugal
A1P013: City
A1P013: CityGroningenEspooKaiserslauternFredrikstadUdenKladnoCarcavelos
A1P014: Climate Zone (Köppen Geiger classification)
A1P014: Climate Zone (Köppen Geiger classification).CfaDfbCfbCfbCfbCfbCsa
A1P015: District boundary
A1P015: District boundaryFunctionalGeographicGeographicGeographicGeographicGeographic
OtherV1* (ca 8 buildings)
A1P016: Ownership of the case study/PED Lab
A1P016: Ownership of the case study/PED Lab:MixedPrivatePublicPrivatePrivateMixedMixed
A1P017: Ownership of the land / physical infrastructure
A1P017: Ownership of the land / physical infrastructure:Multiple OwnersSingle OwnerMultiple OwnersSingle OwnerSingle OwnerMultiple OwnersMultiple Owners
A1P018: Number of buildings in PED
A1P018: Number of buildings in PED7921860
A1P019: Conditioned space
A1P019: Conditioned space [m²]1.011120003550236080.000
A1P020: Total ground area
A1P020: Total ground area [m²]17.1321650003860330.000
A1P021: Floor area ratio: Conditioned space / total ground area
A1P021: Floor area ratio: Conditioned space / total ground area0100100
A1P022: Financial schemes
A1P022a: Financing - PRIVATE - Real estateyesyesnoyesyesyesno
A1P022a: Add the value in EUR if available [EUR]7804440
A1P022b: Financing - PRIVATE - ESCO schemenononononoyesno
A1P022b: Add the value in EUR if available [EUR]
A1P022c: Financing - PRIVATE - Otheryesnononononoyes
A1P022c: Add the value in EUR if available [EUR]
A1P022d: Financing - PUBLIC - EU structural fundingnononononoyesno
A1P022d: Add the value in EUR if available [EUR]
A1P022e: Financing - PUBLIC - National fundingyesnononononono
A1P022e: Add the value in EUR if available [EUR]
A1P022f: Financing - PUBLIC - Regional fundingnonoyesnononono
A1P022f: Add the value in EUR if available [EUR]
A1P022g: Financing - PUBLIC - Municipal fundingyesnoyesnonoyesno
A1P022g: Add the value in EUR if available [EUR]
A1P022h: Financing - PUBLIC - Othernonononononono
A1P022h: Add the value in EUR if available [EUR]
A1P022i: Financing - RESEARCH FUNDING - EUyesyesnononoyesno
A1P022i: Add the value in EUR if available [EUR]308875
A1P022j: Financing - RESEARCH FUNDING - Nationalnononononoyesno
A1P022j: Add the value in EUR if available [EUR]
A1P022k: Financing - RESEARCH FUNDING - Local/regionalnonononononono
A1P022k: Add the value in EUR if available [EUR]
A1P022l: Financing - RESEARCH FUNDING - Othernonoyesnononono
A1P022l: Add the value in EUR if available [EUR]
A1P022: Other
A1P023: Economic Targets
A1P023: Economic Targets
  • Boosting local businesses,
  • Boosting local and sustainable production
  • Job creation,
  • Positive externalities,
  • Boosting local businesses
  • Job creation,
  • Positive externalities
  • Positive externalities,
  • Boosting local businesses,
  • Boosting local and sustainable production,
  • Boosting consumption of local and sustainable products,
  • Other
A1P023: Other- Economic savings on water consumption and electricity - Promoting the circular economy and carbon neutrality in waste - Business oportunities resulting from less carbon-intensive practices created by the project - Financial benefits from using renewable energy sources –creation of Energy Communities
A1P024: More comments:
A1P024: More comments:The Espoonlahti district is located on the south-western coast of Espoo. With 56,000 inhabitants, it is the second largest of the Espoo city centres. The number of inhabitants is estimated to grow to 70,000 within the next 10 years. Espoonlahti will be a future transit hub of the south-western Espoo, along the metro line, and the increasing stream of passengers provides a huge potential for retail, business and residential developments. E-mobility solutions and last-mile services have strong potential in the area when subway extension is finished and running. The extensive (re)development of the Lippulaiva blocks make a benchmark catering to the everyday needs of residents. The completely new shopping centre is a state-of-the-art cross point with 20,000 daily customers and 10,000 daily commuters (3.5 million/year). The new underground metro line and station, and feeder line bus terminal, are fully integrated. Residential housing of approximately 550 new apartments will be built on top. Lippulaiva is a large traffic hub, directly connected to public transport and right next to the Länsiväylä highway and extensive cycle paths. Lippulaiva offers diverse, mixed-use services, such as a shopping mall, public services, a day care centre, residential apartment buildings, and underground parking facilities. Lippulaiva received the LEED Gold environmental certificate and Smart Building Gold certificate. • Flagship of sustainability • Cooling and heating demand from geothermal energy system (on-site) with energy storage system, 4 MW • PV panels: roof and façade, 630 kWp • Smart control strategies for electricity and thermal energy, smart microgrid-system and battery storage • Charging capacity for 134 EVsThe total development consists of more than 1500 dwellings, a kindergarten, a school, and commercial buildings. Two of the residential blocks are included as demonstration projects in syn.ikia. The two blocks have 20 dwellings in each and are 6 stories high.The project is a follow-up from the “Social Beautiful” concept which was developed in collaboration between Labyrint (Support in sheltered housing), Area (housing company), the municipality of Uden, and Hendriks Coppelmans (developer). The concept aims to provide an answer to changes in various policy areas and the changing demands of society. The Social Beautiful concept consists of the following elements: 1. Living, working, and community services are brought together in one location. A multifunctional residential and service centre is being realized at the location. 2. Housing is shaped by the realization of financially accessible homes suitable for the target group. The housing design is tailored to the target group. it may also include sheltered / protected living. 3. Work takes place at the location or from the same location. The work has a social function within the neighbourhood. Wage-related work must contribute to providing structure in the daily activities of the residents. 4. Neighbourhood management is organized from the location in the surrounding neighbourhood. A service package is provided from the residential and service centre that contributes to the ability of neighbourhood residents to live independently for longer, to strengthen the social network, and to improve the quality of life and safety in the neighbourhood. 5. The houses are suitable for use at all times for regular rental. Communal facilities must be realized within the contours of a regular apartment. The objective is to offer a suitable living and working situation to a group of vulnerable citizens. In this way they become a fully-fledged part of society. They not only make use of the facilities themselves, but also give substance to the level of facilities in the municipality. Due to the integrated approach, they experience a greater sense of well-being and security.The Cascais Smart Pole by NOVA SBE was implemented in a multifunctional area that integrates housing, commerce, facilities, and public spaces, acquiring a local identity through sociocultural interaction between residents, students, and visitors/tourists , also covering an area of 4.2ha of green spaces. Located in the Municipality of Cascais, a leading municipality in defining a Municipal Roadmap for Carbon Neutrality, the Cascais Smart Pole by NOVA SBE led the generation of change-makers, influencing people and all stakeholders on the path of innovation combined with carbon neutrality. The Cascais Smart Pole is a living lab pilot project that aims to create a carbon-neutral, sustainable urban environment by integrating innovative technological solutions and community engagement. The concept of the project is based on a physical space and a virtual space, providing testing ground for experimentation in domains of decarbonization, renewable energy, and climate resilience. Planned continuation of the project is establishing a Renewable Energy Community (REC) to promote local clean energy production and shared consumption. This initiative will support the Cascais 2030 Sustainable Energy Strategy and the Cascais 2050 Carbon Neutrality Roadmap, engaging residents and businesses in sustainable practices to drive collective impact. A Renewable Energy Community (CER) will be created from the Cascais Smart Pole, which will encourage residents, companies and NOVA SBE to jointly invest in the installation of photovoltaic panels, to share the consumption of the clean energy produced. The panels will be installed on the roof of NOVA SBE and surrounding residential buildings, and all interested parties will be able to participate in the CER by investing, purchasing energy or donating their roof or panels to the CER. The aim is for residents to not only save on their electricity bills, but also obtain social and financial returns and contribute to the decarbonization effort in that geographic area. Main objectives/activities and outcomes of the living lab include: 1. Roadmap for Carbon Neutrality: The project developed a comprehensive inventory of 2019 greenhouse gas emissions and modeled the path to carbon neutrality by 2050. Strategic options for decarbonization were outlined, with a focus on mobility and energy efficiency. The efforts resulted in a 65-ton CO₂ reduction during the project's duration. 2. Smart Pole Platform: A participatory digital platform was created, providing data on project activities and allowing public engagement through submissions of ideas. It also included tools like a carbon footprint calculator. The platform gained over 13,000 visits, fostering collaboration among stakeholders. 3. Smart Pole Community: Community-focused initiatives included renewable energy workshops and microgreen cultivation activities. Events engaged locals and students, with over 17 activities conducted, such as street fairs and environmental workshops. The Microgreen Community distributed kits to promote urban agriculture. 4. Urban Mobility: Sustainable transport behaviors were promoted via a mobile app (MobiCascais), tracking CO₂ emissions saved. Due to delays, some planned features were revised, but the app incorporated mobility KPIs and avoided emissions data. A campaign highlighted the importance of shared mobility. 5. Energy Efficiency: Smart energy management systems optimized HVAC and lighting, integrating occupancy data for predictive efficiency. Indoor air quality monitoring systems were deployed, and smart energy counters were installed in classrooms. The project saved energy while addressing privacy concerns. 6. Circular Economy in Waste: The initiative collected 19.4 tons of used cooking oil, surpassing the goal by 43%, producing biodiesel for municipal vehicles. A gamified "Pay-As-You-Throw" system incentivized recycling, reducing waste contamination rates. Smart bins monitored waste levels, improving collection efficiency. 7. Green Living: Urban green spaces were transformed with native plants and smart irrigation systems, reducing water consumption and enhancing biodiversity. Over 7,000 trees and shrubs were planted, and lawns were replaced with water-efficient meadows. Smart systems optimized water use and tracked conservation progress. 8. Smart Pole Market: Originally intended as a carbon credit marketplace, this activity shifted focus to creating a carbon footprint calculator for businesses. The tool provides actionable insights for companies to reduce their emissions. Workshops introduced the software to local entrepreneurs. 9. Smart Pole World: Communication efforts included public awareness campaigns, workshops, and art initiatives like "Sustent’Arte." Over 20 events engaged stakeholders, promoting the project's goals. The communication strategy emphasized local impact and scalability to inspire other municipalities. Main areas/axes of the living lab: Community, Water, Buildings, Energy, Green Spaces, Mobility, Circular Economy
A1P025: Estimated PED case study / PED LAB costs
A1P025: Estimated PED case study / PED LAB costs [mil. EUR]7804440
Contact person for general enquiries
A1P026: NameJasper Tonen, Elisabeth KoopsElina EkelundChristoph GollnerTonje Healey TrulsrudTonje Healey TrulsrudDavid ŠkorňaMariana Sardinha
A1P027: OrganizationMunicipality of GroningenCitycon OyjFFGNorwegian University of Science and technology (NTNU)Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)Město KladnoGet2C Climate change, Energy, Carbon markets, Climate finance, Sustainable development
A1P028: AffiliationMunicipality / Public BodiesSME / IndustryOtherResearch Center / UniversityResearch Center / UniversityMunicipality / Public BodiesSME / Industry
A1P028: OtherMariana Sardinha
A1P029: EmailJasper.tonen@groningen.nlElina.ekelund@citycon.comchristoph.gollner@ffg.attonje.h.trulsrud@ntnu.notonje.h.trulsrud@ntnu.nodavid.skorna@mestokladno.czmariana.sardinha@get2c.com
Contact person for other special topics
A1P030: NameElina EkelundMichal KuzmičMariana SardinhaMariana Sardinha
A1P031: EmailElina.ekelund@citycon.commichal.kuzmic@cvut.czmariana.sardinha@get2c.com
Pursuant to the General Data Protection RegulationYesYesYesYesYesYesYes
A2P001: Fields of application
A2P001: Fields of application
  • Energy efficiency,
  • Energy flexibility,
  • Energy production,
  • E-mobility,
  • Urban comfort (pollution, heat island, noise level etc.),
  • Waste management
  • Energy efficiency,
  • Energy flexibility,
  • Energy production,
  • E-mobility,
  • Digital technologies
  • Energy efficiency,
  • Energy production
  • Energy efficiency,
  • Energy flexibility,
  • Energy production,
  • E-mobility,
  • Urban comfort (pollution, heat island, noise level etc.),
  • Digital technologies,
  • Indoor air quality
  • Energy efficiency,
  • Energy flexibility,
  • Energy production,
  • Waste management,
  • Indoor air quality,
  • Construction materials
  • Energy efficiency,
  • Energy flexibility,
  • Energy production,
  • E-mobility,
  • Digital technologies,
  • Indoor air quality
  • Energy efficiency,
  • Energy production,
  • E-mobility,
  • Urban comfort (pollution, heat island, noise level etc.),
  • Digital technologies,
  • Water use,
  • Waste management,
  • Indoor air quality
A2P001: Other1. Roadmap for Carbon Neutrality • Tools: GHG emissions inventory tools and carbon modeling methodologies, with support from Get2C. • Methods: Data collection through surveys, energy use assessments, and direct engagement with stakeholders; scenario modeling for emissions reduction up to 2050. • Strategies: Alignment with the Cascais Municipal Roadmap for Carbon Neutrality and development of decarbonization pathways based on predictive modeling. 2. Smart Pole Platform • Tools: An interactive digital platform integrated with real-time data sharing and public participation features. Methods: Benchmarking similar IoT-enabled platforms and creating user-friendly UX/UI designs. • Methods: Benchmarking of similar platforms and custom UX/UI design to track project-specific KPIs like CO₂ emissions and participation rates. • Strategies: Enabling transparency and collaboration by integrating APIs for data collection and feedback loops for community input. 3. Smart Pole Community • Tools: Social media platforms and engagement tools for organizing events and activities. • Methods: Conducting workshops, technical visits, and environmental events to foster collaboration among residents, students, and stakeholders. • Strategies: Promoting sustainable habits through participatory activities such as microgreen cultivation and educational campaigns. 4. Urban Mobility • Tools: The Cascais Smart Pole platform mobility dashboard for monitoring metrics like avoided CO₂ emissions, trips taken, and kilometers traveled. • Methods: Integration of mobility data with platform analytics; promotion of shared transport options like bikes and scooters. • Strategies: Public awareness campaigns and gamification to encourage sustainable mobility behaviors and reduce reliance on private vehicles. 5. Energy Efficiency • Tools: Cisco CMX platform for zonal mapping, IAQ monitoring sensors for CO₂ and temperature tracking, intelligent energy systems, including occupancy-based HVAC and lighting controls managed via the Building Management System (BMS) by Veolia. • Methods: Integration of Wi-Fi-based occupancy data with HVAC and lighting systems for predictive energy adjustments. • Strategies: Real-time energy optimization algorithms and data-driven decision-making to improve efficiency and reduce emissions 6. Circular Economy in Waste • Tools: Smart waste bins with monitoring systems and a gamified "Pay-As-You-Throw" (PAYT) system using Citypoints by PRIO. • Methods: Collection of used cooking oils for biodiesel production, incentivized through gamification. • Strategies: Promoting recycling behaviors via smart monitoring and awareness campaigns while integrating circular economy practices 7. Water Use • Tools: Installation of water refill stations integrated with a digital mapping system for real-time updates on station locations. • Methods: Community campaigns promoting tap water use and workshops highlighting the environmental benefits of refill infrastructure. • Strategies: Educating residents and visitors about sustainable water use practices and providing accessible refill infrastructure. 8. Green Living • Tools: Smart irrigation systems, including various controllers, including Hunter's ACC2-75D-P controller and the MySOLEM app, with geolocation-based control and sensors for soil moisture, leaks, and water usage. Transformation of urban green spaces with native plants, planting trees. • Methods: Conversion of traditional lawns to rainfed meadows; installation of localized irrigation equipment to minimize water consumption. • Strategies: Expansion of smart irrigation systems to additional areas, enhancing biodiversity, and involving the community in sustainable practices 9. Smart Pole Market • Tools: A carbon footprint calculator – a software by Delta Soluções designed to assist businesses in assessing and reducing their emissions. • Methods: Workshops and municipal partnerships to encourage software adoption among local companies. • Strategies: Supporting businesses in carbon reporting and neutrality planning through accessible tools and guidance. 10. Smart Pole World • Tools: Cascais Smart Pole World website, multimedia campaigns, educational programs and Sustent’Arte artistic initiatives. • Methods: Stakeholder engagement through events like GreenFest and knowledge transfer via workshops and summer schools. • Strategies: Leveraging digital communication and interactive events to raise awareness and inspire community-driven sustainability efforts.
A2P002: Tools/strategies/methods applied for each of the above-selected fields
A2P002: Tools/strategies/methods applied for each of the above-selected fieldsEnergy efficiency: - buildings energy retrofit supported by tax bonuses - replacing heat supply technologies Energy production: - installation of new (PV) systems for renewable on-site energy production; - presence of a large PV plant in the South East (2 solar parks: 12MW and 107MW) and North area (0,4 MW) Energy flexibility: - energy storage solutions, battery storage and possible hydrogen production - GRID balancing services E-mobility - Installation of new charging stations for electric vehicles; Urban Management - make use of the organizational structure Waste Management - circular use of municipal waste streamsEnergy efficiency: - eliminating waste energy utilizing smart energy system - utilizing excess heat from grocery stores Energy flexibility: - A battery energy storage system (1,5 MW/1,5MWh); Active participation in Nordpool electricity market (FCR-N) Energy production: - heating and cooling from geothermal heat pump system; 171 energy wells (over 51 km); heat capacity 4 MW - installation of new photovoltaic (PV) systems for renewable on-site energy production; Estimation of annual production is about 540 MWh (630 kWp) E-mobility - Installation of charging stations for electric vehicles (for 134 EVs) - e-bike services (warm storage room, charging cabinets for e-bikes) Digital technologies: - Building Analytics system by Schneider ElectricEnergy efficiency: energy-efficient buildings that comply with the Norwegian Passive House standard. Energy Flexibility: sharing of PV energy between the dwellings Energy production: BIPV on the roof and facades, and a ground source heat pump for thermal energy. E-mobility: EV charging Urban comfort: a large green park in the neighbourhood with a small lake and recreational areas Digital technologies: Smart Home Systems for lighting, heating and ventilation Indoor air quality: balanced ventilationEnergy efficiency: Energy efficient envelope, with good insulation, triple glazing windows and airtight envelope. (EPC = 0) Energy Flexibility: MCP controls for the heat pump in the apartments. Energy production: PV panels on the roof, Ground source heat pumps Waste management: construction waste was kept to a minimum and sorted and collected separately as much as possible. Indoor air quality: Exhaust ventilation and opening of windows Construction materials: low carbon emission building materialsTrnsys, PV modelling tools, CAD
A2P003: Application of ISO52000
A2P003: Application of ISO52000NoYesYesYesNoNo
A2P004: Appliances included in the calculation of the energy balance
A2P004: Appliances included in the calculation of the energy balanceNoYesNoNoYesYes
A2P005: Mobility included in the calculation of the energy balance
A2P005: Mobility included in the calculation of the energy balanceNoNoNoNoNoYes
A2P006: Description of how mobility is included (or not included) in the calculation
A2P006: Description of how mobility is included (or not included) in the calculationMobility, till now, is not included in the energy model.Mobility is not included in the energy model.not includedNot yet included.Mobility was an integral part of the CO₂ inventory for the Cascais Smart Pole project, assessed through surveys capturing commuting behaviors among the NOVA SBE community. Emission factors for various transport modes, including private cars, public transport, and active mobility, were calculated to quantify contributions to greenhouse gas emissions. Additionally, the MobiCascais app tracked avoided CO₂ emissions from shifts to sustainable mobility options like shared bicycles and public transport. This data was integrated into the project’s digital platform, providing key metrics such as trips taken, kilometers traveled, and tons of CO₂ avoided, supporting the roadmap toward carbon neutrality.
A2P007: Annual energy demand in buildings / Thermal demand
A2P007: Annual energy demand in buildings / Thermal demand [GWh/annum]2.35.50.160.1481.4
A2P008: Annual energy demand in buildings / Electric Demand
A2P008: Annual energy demand in buildings / Electric Demand [GWh/annum]0.335.80.0530.1090.3
A2P009: Annual energy demand for e-mobility
A2P009: Annual energy demand for e-mobility [GWh/annum]
A2P010: Annual energy demand for urban infrastructure
A2P010: Annual energy demand for urban infrastructure [GWh/annum]
A2P011: Annual renewable electricity production on-site during target year
A2P011: PVnoyesnoyesyesyesyes
A2P011: PV - specify production in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]0.540.180.0581.1
A2P011: Windnonononononono
A2P011: Wind - specify production in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]
A2P011: Hydrononononononono
A2P011: Hydro - specify production in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]
A2P011: Biomass_elnonononononono
A2P011: Biomass_el - specify production in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]
A2P011: Biomass_peat_elnonononononono
A2P011: Biomass_peat_el - specify production in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]
A2P011: PVT_elnonononononono
A2P011: PVT_el - specify production in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]
A2P011: Othernonononononono
A2P011: Other - specify production in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]
A2P012: Annual renewable thermal production on-site during target year
A2P012: Geothermalyesyesnonoyesnono
A2P012 - Geothermal: Please specify production in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]5
A2P012: Solar Thermalyesnononononoyes
A2P012 - Solar Thermal: Please specify production in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]
A2P012: Biomass_heatyesnononononono
A2P012 - Biomass_heat: Please specify production in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]0.1
A2P012: Waste heat+HPyesnonononoyesno
A2P012 - Waste heat+HP: Please specify production in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]1.7
A2P012: Biomass_peat_heatnonononononono
A2P012 - Biomass_peat_heat: Please specify production in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]
A2P012: PVT_thyesnononononono
A2P012 - PVT_th: Please specify production in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]
A2P012: Biomass_firewood_thnonononononono
A2P012 - Biomass_firewood_th: Please specify production in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]
A2P012: Othernonononononono
A2P012 - Other: Please specify production in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]
A2P013: Renewable resources on-site - Additional notes
A2P013: Renewable resources on-site - Additional notesGeothermal heatpump systems, Waste heat from data centers*Annual energy use below is presentedin primary energy consumptionWaste heat from cooling the ice rink.The photovoltaic panels installed as part of the Cascais Smart Pole project are currently set up within a self-consumption production unit (UPAC). While a contract was signed to allow sharing surplus production with nearby facilities, such as a school and a paddle tennis court, this setup remains in preliminary stages and has not yet been fully implemented. This arrangement is intended to eventually support shared energy use as part of the ongoing Renewable Energy Community (REC) initiative. Additionally, the project incorporates the production of biodiesel from collected used cooking oil (UCO), which is processed and utilized in municipal vehicles.
A2P014: Annual energy use
A2P014: Annual energy use [GWh/annum]11.30.1942.1
A2P015: Annual energy delivered
A2P015: Annual energy delivered [GWh/annum]5.760.0368
A2P016: Annual non-renewable electricity production on-site during target year
A2P016: Annual non-renewable electricity production on-site during target year [GWh/annum]0
A2P017: Annual non-renewable thermal production on-site during target year
A2P017: Gasnonononononono
A2P017 - Gas: Annual non-renewable thermal production on-site during target year [GWh/annum]0
A2P017: Coalnonononononono
A2P017 - Coal: Annual non-renewable thermal production on-site during target year [GWh/annum]0
A2P017: Oilnonononononono
A2P017 - Oil: Annual non-renewable thermal production on-site during target year [GWh/annum]0
A2P017: Othernonononononono
A2P017 - Other: Annual non-renewable thermal production on-site during target year [GWh/annum]
A2P018: Annual renewable electricity imports from outside the boundary during target year
A2P018: PVnonononononono
A2P018 - PV: specify production in GWh/annum if available [GWh/annum]
A2P018: Windnonononononono
A2P018 - Wind: specify production in GWh/annum if available [GWh/annum]
A2P018: Hydrononononononono
A2P018 - Hydro: specify production in GWh/annum if available [GWh/annum]
A2P018: Biomass_elnonononononono
A2P018 - Biomass_el: specify production in GWh/annum if available [GWh/annum]
A2P018: Biomass_peat_elnonononononono
A2P018 - Biomass_peat_el: specify production in GWh/annum if available [GWh/annum]
A2P018: PVT_elnonononononono
A2P018 - PVT_el: specify production in GWh/annum if available [GWh/annum]
A2P018: Othernoyesnonononono
A2P018 - Other: specify production in GWh/annum if available [GWh/annum]5.26
A2P019: Annual renewable thermal imports from outside the boundary during target year
A2P019: Geothermalnonononononono
A2P019 Geothermal: Please specify imports in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]
A2P019: Solar Thermalnonononononono
A2P019 Solar Thermal: Please specify imports in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]
A2P019: Biomass_heatnonononononono
A2P019 Biomass_heat: Please specify imports in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]
A2P019: Waste heat+HPnonononononono
A2P019 Waste heat+HP: Please specify imports in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]
A2P019: Biomass_peat_heatnonononononono
A2P019 Biomass_peat_heat: Please specify imports in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]
A2P019: PVT_thnonononononono
A2P019 PVT_th: Please specify imports in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]
A2P019: Biomass_firewood_thnonononononono
A2P019 Biomass_firewood_th: Please specify imports in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]
A2P019: Othernonononononono
A2P019 Other: Please specify imports in GWh/annum [GWh/annum]
A2P020: Share of RES on-site / RES outside the boundary
A2P020: Share of RES on-site / RES outside the boundary01.053231939163500000
A2P021: GHG-balance calculated for the PED
A2P021: GHG-balance calculated for the PED [tCO2/annum]0-6.035-0.00043-104
A2P022: KPIs related to the PED case study / PED Lab
A2P022: Safety & SecurityPersonal SafetyPersonal Safety
A2P022: HealthHealthy community + Indoor Evironmental Quality (indoor air quality, thermal comfort, lighting and visual comfort)Healthy community
A2P022: Education
A2P022: MobilitySustainable mobilitySustainable mobility
A2P022: EnergyOn-site energy ratioEnergy and environmental performance (non-renewable primary energy balance, renewable energy ratio, grid purchase factor, load cover factor/self-generation, supply cover factor/ self-consumption, net energy/net power. peak delivered(peak exported power, connection capacity credit, total greenhouse gas emissionsNOn-renewable primary energy balance, renewable energy ratio, grid purchase factor, load cover factor/self-generation, supply cover factor/self-consumption, net energy/net power, peak delivered/peak expoted, total greenhouse gas emissionEnergy demand (heating and hot water), Energy demand (cooling), Cooling demand, Distributin losses, PV production, RES production, OER, Primafry Non-renewable energy balance, AMR, HMR, CO2 balance
A2P022: Water
A2P022: Economic developmentEconomic Performance: capital costs, operational costs, overall performancecapital costs, operational cots, overall economic performance (5 KPIs)Investment cost, Caputal cost, Operation cost, payback period, NPV, cummulated cash flow, savings, Life cycle, ROI, SROI
A2P022: Housing and Communitydemopraphic composiiton, diverse community, social cohesion access to amenities, access to services, afordability of energy, affordability of shousing, living conditions, universal design, energy consciousnessdemographic composition, diverse community, social cohesion
A2P022: Waste
A2P022: OtherSmartness and FlexibilitySmartness and flecibility, Indoor Environmental Quality, Social performance - Equity (affordable housing, access to servicees and amenitioes, afforability of energy, living conditions, sustinable mobility, universal design)
A2P023: Technological Solutions / Innovations - Energy Generation
A2P023: Photovoltaicsyesyesyesyesyesyesyes
A2P023: Solar thermal collectorsyesnononononono
A2P023: Wind Turbinesnonononononono
A2P023: Geothermal energy systemyesyesnoyesyesnono
A2P023: Waste heat recoveryyesyesyesnonoyesno
A2P023: Waste to energyyesnononononoyes
A2P023: Polygenerationnonononononono
A2P023: Co-generationnonononononono
A2P023: Heat Pumpyesnoyesyesyesyesno
A2P023: Hydrogennonononononono
A2P023: Hydropower plantnonononononono
A2P023: Biomassnonononononono
A2P023: Biogasnonononononono
A2P023: Other
A2P024: Technological Solutions / Innovations - Energy Flexibility
A2P024: A2P024: Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)yesyesnoyesnoyesyes
A2P024: Energy management systemyesyesnoyesyesyesyes
A2P024: Demand-side managementyesnonoyesyesyesno
A2P024: Smart electricity gridnoyesnonononono
A2P024: Thermal Storageyesyesnonononono
A2P024: Electric Storageyesyesnonononono
A2P024: District Heating and Coolingyesnonononoyesno
A2P024: Smart metering and demand-responsive control systemsyesnonoyesyesyesyes
A2P024: P2P – buildingsnonononononono
A2P024: Other
A2P025: Technological Solutions / Innovations - Energy Efficiency
A2P025: Deep Retrofittingnonoyesnonoyesno
A2P025: Energy efficiency measures in historic buildingsyesnononononono
A2P025: High-performance new buildingsyesyesnoyesyesnono
A2P025: Smart Public infrastructure (e.g. smart lighting)yesyesnonononono
A2P025: Urban data platformsyesnonononoyesyes
A2P025: Mobile applications for citizensnonononononoyes
A2P025: Building services (HVAC & Lighting)noyesnoyesyesyesyes
A2P025: Smart irrigationnonononononoyes
A2P025: Digital tracking for waste disposalnonononononono
A2P025: Smart surveillancenonononononono
A2P025: Other
A2P026: Technological Solutions / Innovations - Mobility
A2P026: Efficiency of vehicles (public and/or private)nonononononono
A2P026: Measures to reduce traffic volume (e.g. measure to support public transportation, shared mobility, measure to reduce journeys and distances)noyesnonononoyes
A2P026: e-Mobilityyesyesnonononono
A2P026: Soft mobility infrastructures and last mile solutionsnonononononono
A2P026: Car-free areanonononononono
A2P026: OtherLocal transportation hub with direct connection to metro & bus terminal; parking spaces for 1,400 bicycles and for 1,300 cars Promoting e-Mobility: 134 charging stations, A technical reservation for expanding EV charging system 1400 bicycle racks and charging cabinets for 10 e-bicycle batteries
A2P027: Mobility strategies - Additional notes
A2P027: Mobility strategies - Additional notes
A2P028: Energy efficiency certificates
A2P028: Energy efficiency certificatesYesYesYesYesYesYes
A2P028: If yes, please specify and/or enter notesEnergy Performance CertificateEnergy Performance Certificate => Energy efficiency class B (2018 version)NS3700 Norwegian Passive HouseEPC = 0, energy neutral buildingNational standards apply.
A2P029: Any other building / district certificates
A2P029: Any other building / district certificatesYesNoNoNo
A2P029: If yes, please specify and/or enter notesLEED (Core & Shell, v4) GOLD certification, Smart Building certification (GOLD)
A3P001: Relevant city /national strategy
A3P001: Relevant city /national strategy
  • Energy master planning (SECAP, etc.),
  • New development strategies,
  • National / international city networks addressing sustainable urban development and climate neutrality
  • Energy master planning (SECAP, etc.),
  • New development strategies,
  • Climate change adaption plan/strategy (e.g. Climate City contract),
  • National / international city networks addressing sustainable urban development and climate neutrality
  • Energy master planning (SECAP, etc.)
  • Smart cities strategies,
  • Energy master planning (SECAP, etc.),
  • Promotion of energy communities (REC/CEC),
  • National / international city networks addressing sustainable urban development and climate neutrality
  • New development strategies
A3P002: Quantitative targets included in the city / national strategy
A3P002: Quantitative targets included in the city / national strategyRelevant city strategies behind PED development in Espoo include the following: - The Espoo Story: Sustainability is heavily included within the values and goals of the current Espoo city strategy, also known as the Espoo Story, running from 2021 to 2025. For example, the strategy names being a responsible pioneer as one of the main values of the city and has chosen achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 as one of the main goals of the current council term. In addition to the Espoo story, four cross-administrative development programmes act as cooperation platforms that allow the city, together with its partners, to develop innovative solutions through experiments and pilot projects in line with the Espoo Story. The Sustainable Espoo development programme is one of the four programmes, thus putting sustainability on the forefront in city development work. - EU Mission: 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030: Cities selected for the Mission commit to achieving carbon-neutrality in 2030. A key tool in the Mission is the Climate City Contract. Each selected city will prepare and implement its contracts in collaboration with local businesses as well as other stakeholders and residents. - Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy: Espoo is committed to the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, under which the signatories commit to supporting the European Union’s 40% greenhouse gas emission reduction goal by 2030. The Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP) is a key instrument for implementing the agreement. The Action Plan outlines the key measures the city will take to achieve its carbon neutrality goal. The plan also includes a mapping of climate change risks and vulnerabilities, adaptation measures, emission calculations, emission reduction scenarios and impact estimations of measures. The SECAP of the City of Espoo is available here (only available in Finnish). - UN Sustainable development Goals: The city of Espoo has committed to becoming a forerunner and achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) by 2025. The goal is to make Espoo financially, ecologically, socially, and culturally sustainable. - The Circular Cities Declaration: At the end of 2020, Espoo signed the Europe-wide circular economy commitment Circular Cities Declaration. The ten goals of the declaration promote the implementation of the city’s circular economy. - Espoo Clean Heat: Fortum and the City of Espoo are committed to producing carbon-neutral district heating in the network operating in the areas of Espoo, Kauniainen and Kirkkonummi during the 2020s. The district heating network provides heating to some 250,000 end-users in homes and offices. Coal will be completely abandoned in the production of district heating by 2025. The main targets related to PED development included in the noted city strategies are the following: - Espoo will achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. To be precise, this carbon neutrality goal is defined as an 80% emission reduction from the 1990 level by the year 2030. The remaining 20% share can be absorbed in carbon sinks or compensated by other means. - District heating in Espoo will be carbon-neutral by 2029, and coal-based production will be phased out from district heating by 2025. - Espoo aims to end the use of fossil fuels in the heating of city-owned buildings by 2025. - Quantitative goals within the Espoo SECAP report: - Espoo aims to reduce total energy consumption within the municipal sector by 7.5% by the end of 2025 in comparison to the 2015 level. The social housing company Espoon Asunnot OY aims to meet the same target. - Espoo aims to cover 10% of the energy consumption of new buildings via on-site production. - Espoo aims to raise the modal split of cycling to 15% by 2024. - Espoo aims to raise the modal split of public transport by 1.1% yearly. - Espoo aims to reduce the emissions of bus transport by 90% by the end of 2025, when compared to 2010 levels.Carbon neutrality 2050National Roadmap for Carbon Neutrality 2050 (RNC2050): 1. GHG Emissions Reduction: 55% reduction by 2030 (from 2005 levels). 100% reduction by 2050. 2. Renewable Energy: 47% share of renewables in final energy consumption by 2030. 20% renewable energy in transport by 2030. 3. Energy Efficiency: 35% improvement in primary energy consumption by 2030. Cascais 2050 Municipal Roadmap for Carbon Neutrality: 1. Renewable Energy Production: Local Energy Communities: Initiated in 2022, Cascais aims to generate 213 GWh annually through photovoltaic installations (23% of town’s electricity consumption). 2. Waste Management: 152% increase in plastic recycling (2014-2022) 3. Electric Mobility: Adoption of 100% electric waste collection vehicles
A3P003: Strategies towards decarbonization of the gas grid
A3P003: Strategies towards decarbonization of the gas grid
  • Electrification of Heating System based on Heat Pumps,
  • Electrification of Cooking Methods,
  • Biogas
  • Electrification of Heating System based on Heat Pumps
  • Hydrogen
A3P003: Other
A3P004: Identification of needs and priorities
A3P004: Identification of needs and priorities- Citycon (developer and owner of Lippulaiva) aims to be carbon neutral in its energy use by 2030 - Lippulaiva is a unique urban centre with state-of-the-art energy concept. The centre has a smart managing system, which allows for example the temporary reduction of power used in air conditioning and charging stations when energy consumption is at its peak. In addition, a backup generator and a large electric battery will balance the operation of the electricity network. - Lippulaiva is also an important mobility hub for the people of Espoo. Espoonlahti metro station is located under the centre, and the West Metro started to operate to Espoonlahti in December 2022. Lippulaiva also has a bus terminal, which serves the metro’s feeder traffic in the Espoonlahti major district.• Reduction of GHG Emissions and Decarbonization Pathways (renewable energy adoption, energy-efficient retrofitting, reducing individual vehicle use) • Infrastructure and Technological Development (sustainable mobility infrastructure - public transportation, EV charging stations, cycling networks; Green spaces adaptation to climate change – biodiversity planting, smart irrigation systems; Digital tools development - carbon footprint calculators, mobility information hubs to support decision-making and track progress) • Promotion of Circular Economy and Waste Management (biodiesel production from used cooking oil, community composting, home composting, waste sorting systems) • Community Engagement and Behavioral Change (renewable energy communities, sustainable/soft mobility practices, waste reduction behaviors, awareness and education, workshops, campaigns, events) • Stakeholder Collaboration (strengthen partnerships among local businesses, public authorities, educational institutions, and community members; shared ownership of initiatives through participatory planning and implementation) • Policy Integration and Planning (alignment with Cascais 2050 Roadmap, the National Roadmap for Carbon Neutrality, and European decarbonization strategies; share of best practices; set up of a legal framework for REC (Renewable energy Community in the area) • Monitoring and Scaling Successful Pilots (Establish robust monitoring systems for energy, water, and waste management; Replicate and expand pilot projects like smart irrigation, carbon footprint tools, and renewable energy communities to other areas)
A3P005: Sustainable behaviour
A3P005: Sustainable behaviourIn Groningen we are working with different sustainable behaviours approaches and also developed the Unified Citizen Engagement Approach (UCEA). Currently, there are two different approaches in use in the municipality of Groningen: the District energy approach (Wijkgerichte aanpak, developed by the Municipality of Groningen) and the Cooperative approach (Coöperative Aanpak, developed by Grunneger Power). Based upon those approaches and knowledge that is gained through social research executed by TNO and HUAS the new Unified Citizen Engagement Approach (UCEA) has been developed.For Citycon, it was important to engage local people within the Lippulaiva project. During the construction period as well as after opening of the shopping center, citizens have been engaged in multiple ways, such as informing local citizens of the progress of construction, engaging young people in the design processes of the shopping centre and long-term commitment of youngsters with Lippulaiva Buddy class initiative. Users’ engagement activities are conducted in close co-operation with SPARCS partners.Use of public transport, bicycles, and shared mobility options; using carbon footprint calculators to understand and reduce emissions; recycling and proper waste sorting, including biodiesel production from used cooking oil; adopting smart irrigation systems to conserve water in green spaces; engagement in community composting and home composting to reduce organic waste; preparedness for participation in Renewable Energy Communities (RECs) for shared renewable energy production; switching to energy-efficient technologies like LED lighting and A+ rated appliances; participation in events, workshops, and educational courses on sustainability and climate action.
A3P006: Economic strategies
A3P006: Economic strategies
  • Innovative business models,
  • Blockchain
  • Innovative business models
  • Innovative business models,
  • PPP models,
  • Existing incentives
  • Innovative business models,
  • Circular economy models,
  • Demand management Living Lab,
  • Existing incentives,
  • Other
A3P006: OtherCollaborative energy models: Renewable Energy Communities (RECs)
A3P007: Social models
A3P007: Social models
  • Strategies towards (local) community-building,
  • Co-creation / Citizen engagement strategies,
  • Citizen Social Research,
  • Prevention of energy poverty,
  • Citizen/owner involvement in planning and maintenance
  • Co-creation / Citizen engagement strategies
  • Co-creation / Citizen engagement strategies,
  • Social incentives,
  • Quality of Life
  • Strategies towards (local) community-building,
  • Affordability
  • Strategies towards (local) community-building,
  • Co-creation / Citizen engagement strategies,
  • Behavioural Change / End-users engagement,
  • Social incentives,
  • Quality of Life,
  • Digital Inclusion,
  • Citizen/owner involvement in planning and maintenance,
  • Educational activities and trainings (including capacity building towards technology literacy, energy efficient behaviour)
A3P007: Other
A3P008: Integrated urban strategies
A3P008: Integrated urban strategies
  • Strategic urban planning,
  • District Energy plans,
  • City Vision 2050,
  • SECAP Updates
  • Building / district Certification
  • Strategic urban planning,
  • City Vision 2050,
  • SECAP Updates
  • Strategic urban planning,
  • District Energy plans,
  • City Vision 2050,
  • SECAP Updates
A3P008: Other
A3P009: Environmental strategies
A3P009: Environmental strategies
  • Energy Neutral
  • Other
  • Energy Neutral,
  • Carbon-free
  • Net zero carbon footprint
  • Net zero carbon footprint,
  • Pollutants Reduction,
  • Greening strategies,
  • Nature Based Solutions (NBS)
A3P009: OtherCarbon free in terms of energy
A3P010: Legal / Regulatory aspects
A3P010: Legal / Regulatory aspectsAt national/regional/local level a legislation on PEDs development is not yet available in the Netherlands. There will be a new Environmental Act and Heat Act in the nearby future. We are working on a paper about the current legal barriers, which are in short for Groningen:  Lack of legal certainty and clarity with regard to the energy legislation.  Lack of coherence between policy and legislation from different ministries.  The planned revision of the Dutch Heat Law prevents Groningen from effectively realizing sustainable heat transition plans and goals.  Lack of capacity on the distribution grid for electricity- Energy efficiency regulations (Directive 2006/32/EC and 2009/72/EC) - EU directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings => all new buildings should be “nearly zero-energy buildings” (nZEB) from 2021compliance with Renewable Energy Communities (REC) regulations for energy sharing; •adherence to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for data privacy in smart systems; •following EEA Grants public procurement rules for tendering and service hiring; •meeting urban mobility and transportation regulations for low-emission zones and EV infrastructure; •fulfilling waste management regulations for biodiesel production and organic waste processing
B1P001: PED/PED relevant concept definition
B1P001: PED/PED relevant concept definitionLippulaiva is a project with high level goal in terms of energy efficiency, energy flexibility and energy production.The case study follows the concept of syn.ikia with sustainable plus energy neighbourhoods (SPEN) and aims to reach a plus energy balance based on EPB uses on an annual basis.The demonstration projects is a new residential development, which consists of an apartment complex which includes 39 apartments spread over 3 floors. It is a sustainble plus energy neighbouhood, and has reached a plus energy balance on its first year in operation. It has MPC controls on the individual heat pumps to improve the energy flexibility of the apartments. It includes the "social beatiful" concepts with a strong emphasis on the social sustainability of the project.Onsite Energy Ratio > 1The Cascais Smart Pole (CSP) is a relevant PED case study as it is a district-level project with high level of aspiration in terms of energy efficiency, energy flexibility and energy production. It employs core PED principles—energy production, efficiency, and sustainability—by integrating renewable energy, efficiency measures, community engagement, smart technologies, and scalable and replicable practices. Its outcomes align with the PED vision by fostering renewable energy, establishing Renewable Energy Communities, aiming for energy surplus, enhancing quality of life, and reducing environmental impacts.
B1P002: Motivation behind PED/PED relevant project development
B1P002: Motivation behind PED/PED relevant project development- Citycon’s (developer and owner of Lippulaiva) target is to be carbon neutral by 2030 - Increasing sustainability requirements from the financing, tenants, cities, other stakeholdersThe developers call their concept for Future Living, where the neighbourhood consist of highly energy-efficient buildings, is supplied with renewable energy onsite and includes green areas for well-being.The need for social housing and the ambition to create a great living environment with a high-performance apartment complex, supplied with renewable energy. It results in lower energy bills for the tenants and high-quality homes.Strategic, economicCSP aims to serve as a living lab that demonstrates innovative solutions for achieving carbon neutrality and addressing climate change. Living Lab not only reduces carbon emissions but also creates a blueprint for replicable and scalable solutions, addressing the urgent need for climate action while improving quality of life, enabling energy efficiency, renewable energy production, energy sharing through REC (to be established), and aligning with global decarbonization goals.
B1P003: Environment of the case study area
B2P003: Environment of the case study areaUrban areaSuburban areaSuburban areaUrban areaUrban area
B1P004: Type of district
B2P004: Type of district
  • New construction
  • New construction,
  • Renovation
  • New construction
  • New construction
  • New construction,
  • Renovation
  • New construction
B1P005: Case Study Context
B1P005: Case Study Context
  • Re-use / Transformation Area,
  • New Development
  • Re-use / Transformation Area,
  • New Development,
  • Retrofitting Area
  • New Development
  • New Development
  • New Development,
  • Retrofitting Area
  • New Development,
  • Retrofitting Area
B1P006: Year of construction
B1P006: Year of construction20222020
B1P007: District population before intervention - Residential
B1P007: District population before intervention - Residential1662
B1P008: District population after intervention - Residential
B1P008: District population after intervention - Residential1878
B1P009: District population before intervention - Non-residential
B1P009: District population before intervention - Non-residential4925
B1P010: District population after intervention - Non-residential
B1P010: District population after intervention - Non-residential6126
B1P011: Population density before intervention
B1P011: Population density before intervention00000020
B1P012: Population density after intervention
B1P012: Population density after intervention00000024.254545454545
B1P013: Building and Land Use before intervention
B1P013: Residentialnononononoyesyes
B1P013 - Residential: Specify the sqm [m²]
B1P013: Officenononononoyesyes
B1P013 - Office: Specify the sqm [m²]
B1P013: Industry and Utilitynonoyesyesnonono
B1P013 - Industry and Utility: Specify the sqm [m²]whole site was used for idustry and excavation
B1P013: Commercialnoyesnonononoyes
B1P013 - Commercial: Specify the sqm [m²]
B1P013: Institutionalnonononononoyes
B1P013 - Institutional: Specify the sqm [m²]
B1P013: Natural areasnoyesnonononoyes
B1P013 - Natural areas: Specify the sqm [m²]
B1P013: Recreationalnononononoyesyes
B1P013 - Recreational: Specify the sqm [m²]
B1P013: Dismissed areasnonononononono
B1P013 - Dismissed areas: Specify the sqm [m²]
B1P013: Othernonononononono
B1P013 - Other: Specify the sqm [m²]
B1P014: Building and Land Use after intervention
B1P014: Residentialnoyesyesyesyesyesyes
B1P014 - Residential: Specify the sqm [m²]2394
B1P014: Officenonoyesnonoyesyes
B1P014 - Office: Specify the sqm [m²]
B1P014: Industry and Utilitynonoyesnononono
B1P014 - Industry and Utility: Specify the sqm [m²]
B1P014: Commercialnoyesnonononoyes
B1P014 - Commercial: Specify the sqm [m²]
B1P014: Institutionalnonononononoyes
B1P014 - Institutional: Specify the sqm [m²]
B1P014: Natural areasnonononononoyes
B1P014 - Natural areas: Specify the sqm [m²]
B1P014: Recreationalnonoyesnonoyesyes
B1P014 - Recreational: Specify the sqm [m²]
B1P014: Dismissed areasnonononononono
B1P014 - Dismissed areas: Specify the sqm [m²]
B1P014: Othernonoyesnononono
B1P014 - Other: Specify the sqm [m²]
B2P001: PED Lab concept definition
B2P001: PED Lab concept definitionGroningen was selected as Lighthouse City for the MAKING-CITY project. MAKING-CITY is a 60-month Horizon 2020 project launched in December 2018. It aims to address and demonstrate the urban energy system transformation towards smart and low-carbon cities, based on the Positive Energy District (PED) concept. The PED operational models developed in MAKING-CITY will help European and other cities around the world to adopt a long-term City Vision 2050 for energy transition and sustainable urbanisation whilst turning citizens into actors of this transformation. Groningen works with two PED districts in two completely different neighbourhoods in terms of structure and buildings. This is why we see this as a lab: to see wat works and what doesn’t. In order to be able to implement this in the rest of the city.
B2P002: Installation life time
B2P002: Installation life timeThe MAKING-CITY project lasts from November 2018 – November 2023. By that time PED North and PED South East are a fact.
B2P003: Scale of action
B2P003: ScaleDistrict
B2P004: Operator of the installation
B2P004: Operator of the installationThe Municipality of Groningen is Manager of the lab but works closely with other parties such as the university, university of applied sciences, research institute TNO and several other parties.
B2P005: Replication framework: Applied strategy to reuse and recycling the materials
B2P005: Replication framework: Applied strategy to reuse and recycling the materialsGroningen does not have a strategy to reuse and recyle materials
B2P006: Circular Economy Approach
B2P006: Do you apply any strategy to reuse and recycling the materials?No
B2P006: Other
B2P007: Motivation for developing the PED Lab
B2P007: Motivation for developing the PED Lab
  • Civic
B2P007: Other
B2P008: Lead partner that manages the PED Lab
B2P008: Lead partner that manages the PED LabMunicipality
B2P008: Other
B2P009: Collaborative partners that participate in the PED Lab
B2P009: Collaborative partners that participate in the PED Lab
  • Academia,
  • Private,
  • Industrial,
  • Other
B2P009: Otherresearch companies, monitoring company, ict company
B2P010: Synergies between the fields of activities
B2P010: Synergies between the fields of activities
B2P011: Available facilities to test urban configurations in PED Lab
B2P011: Available facilities to test urban configurations in PED Lab
  • Buildings,
  • Demand-side management,
  • Energy storage,
  • Energy networks,
  • Waste management,
  • Lighting,
  • E-mobility,
  • Information and Communication Technologies (ICT),
  • Social interactions,
  • Business models
B2P011: Other
B2P012: Incubation capacities of PED Lab
B2P012: Incubation capacities of PED Lab
  • Tools for prototyping and modelling
B2P013: Availability of the facilities for external people
B2P013: Availability of the facilities for external people
B2P014: Monitoring measures
B2P014: Monitoring measures
  • Execution plan,
  • Available data,
  • Type of measured data,
  • Equipment,
  • Level of access
B2P015: Key Performance indicators
B2P015: Key Performance indicators
  • Energy,
  • Social,
  • Economical / Financial
B2P016: Execution of operations
B2P016: Execution of operations
B2P017: Capacities
B2P017: Capacities
B2P018: Relations with stakeholders
B2P018: Relations with stakeholdersStakeholder participation supported by socio-economic research
B2P019: Available tools
B2P019: Available tools
  • Energy modelling,
  • Social models,
  • Business and financial models
B2P019: Available tools
B2P020: External accessibility
B2P020: External accessibility
C1P001: Unlocking Factors
C1P001: Recent technological improvements for on-site RES production3 - Moderately important4 - Important1 - Unimportant5 - Very important3 - Moderately important4 - Important5 - Very important
C1P001: Innovative, integrated, prefabricated packages for buildings envelope / Energy efficiency of building stock3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important1 - Unimportant4 - Important3 - Moderately important
C1P001: Energy Communities, P2P, Prosumers concepts4 - Important4 - Important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important3 - Moderately important5 - Very important
C1P001: Storage systems and E-mobility market penetration4 - Important4 - Important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important3 - Moderately important5 - Very important
C1P001: Decreasing costs of innovative materials5 - Very important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important3 - Moderately important3 - Moderately important
C1P001: Financial mechanisms to reduce costs and maximize benefits5 - Very important5 - Very important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important4 - Important5 - Very important
C1P001: The ability to predict Multiple Benefits3 - Moderately important4 - Important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant
C1P001: The ability to predict the distribution of benefits and impacts3 - Moderately important4 - Important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important3 - Moderately important3 - Moderately important
C1P001: Citizens improved awareness and engagement on sustainable energy issues (bottom-up)5 - Very important3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important3 - Moderately important5 - Very important
C1P001: Social acceptance (top-down)3 - Moderately important2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant5 - Very important2 - Slightly important5 - Very important
C1P001: Improved local and national policy frameworks (i.e. incentives, laws etc.)4 - Important2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important2 - Slightly important5 - Very important
C1P001: Presence of integrated urban strategies and plans3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important4 - Important4 - Important
C1P001: Multidisciplinary approaches available for systemic integration2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant5 - Very important3 - Moderately important4 - Important
C1P001: Availability of grants (from EC or other donors) to finance the PED Lab projects3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant5 - Very important5 - Very important
C1P001: Availability of RES on site (Local RES)4 - Important5 - Very important1 - Unimportant5 - Very important5 - Very important4 - Important5 - Very important
C1P001: Ongoing or established collaboration on Public Private Partnership among key stakeholders3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important4 - Important5 - Very important
C1P001: Any other UNLOCKING FACTORS1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important1 - Unimportant
C1P001: Any other UNLOCKING FACTORS (if any)Collaboration with the local partners
C1P002: Driving Factors
C1P002: Climate Change adaptation need2 - Slightly important5 - Very important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant5 - Very important3 - Moderately important4 - Important
C1P002: Climate Change mitigation need (local RES production and efficiency)3 - Moderately important4 - Important1 - Unimportant5 - Very important5 - Very important4 - Important5 - Very important
C1P002: Rapid urbanization trend and need of urban expansions1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant5 - Very important5 - Very important3 - Moderately important3 - Moderately important
C1P002: Urban re-development of existing built environment4 - Important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important3 - Moderately important4 - Important
C1P002: Economic growth need2 - Slightly important3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important3 - Moderately important
C1P002: Improved local environmental quality (air, noise, aesthetics, etc.)1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant4 - Important5 - Very important3 - Moderately important5 - Very important
C1P002: Territorial and market attractiveness2 - Slightly important2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant5 - Very important2 - Slightly important3 - Moderately important4 - Important
C1P002: Energy autonomy/independence2 - Slightly important4 - Important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important4 - Important
C1P002: Any other DRIVING FACTOR4 - Important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant
C1P002: Any other DRIVING FACTOR (if any)Earthquakes due to gas extraction
C1P003: Administrative barriers
C1P003: Difficulty in the coordination of high number of partners and authorities3 - Moderately important4 - Important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important3 - Moderately important
C1P003: Lack of good cooperation and acceptance among partners3 - Moderately important2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant5 - Very important3 - Moderately important
C1P003: Lack of public participation1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important5 - Very important
C1P003: Lack of institutions/mechanisms to disseminate information2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important3 - Moderately important
C1P003:Long and complex procedures for authorization of project activities4 - Important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important4 - Important
C1P003: Time consuming requirements by EC or other donors concerning reporting and accountancy4 - Important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important4 - Important
C1P003: Complicated and non-comprehensive public procurement3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important4 - Important
C1P003: Fragmented and or complex ownership structure4 - Important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant5 - Very important4 - Important
C1P003: City administration & cross-sectoral attitude/approaches (silos)5 - Very important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant5 - Very important3 - Moderately important
C1P003: Lack of internal capacities to support energy transition1 - Unimportant2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important4 - Important
C1P003: Any other Administrative BARRIER1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important4 - Important1 - Unimportant
C1P003: Any other Administrative BARRIER (if any)Delay in the Environmental Dialogue processing in the municipalityFragmented financial support; lack of experimental budget for complex projects, etc.
C1P004: Policy barriers
C1P004: Lack of long-term and consistent energy plans and policies1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important3 - Moderately important
C1P004: Lacking or fragmented local political commitment and support on the long term1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant5 - Very important5 - Very important
C1P004: Lack of Cooperation & support between national-regional-local entities2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important4 - Important
C1P004: Any other Political BARRIER1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important1 - Unimportant
C1P004: Any other Political BARRIER (if any)Different priorities; overall problematic system od decentralization powers; non-fuctioning model of local development funding, etc.
C1P005: Legal and Regulatory barriers
C1P005: Inadequate regulations for new technologies4 - Important2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant5 - Very important1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important4 - Important
C1P005: Regulatory instability3 - Moderately important3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important3 - Moderately important
C1P005: Non-effective regulations3 - Moderately important4 - Important1 - Unimportant5 - Very important1 - Unimportant4 - Important3 - Moderately important
C1P005: Unfavorable local regulations for innovative technologies3 - Moderately important2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important3 - Moderately important
C1P005: Building code and land-use planning hindering innovative technologies1 - Unimportant2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important3 - Moderately important
C1P005: Insufficient or insecure financial incentives3 - Moderately important2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant5 - Very important4 - Important
C1P005: Unresolved privacy concerns and limiting nature of privacy protection regulation2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important3 - Moderately important
C1P005: Shortage of proven and tested solutions and examples2 - Slightly important3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important2 - Slightly important
C1P005: Any other Legal and Regulatory BARRIER1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant
C1P005: Any other Legal and Regulatory BARRIER (if any)
C1P006: Environmental barriers
C1P006: Environmental barriers
C1P007: Technical barriers
C1P007: Lack of skilled and trained personnel4 - Important4 - Important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important3 - Moderately important
C1P007: Deficient planning2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important3 - Moderately important
C1P007: Retrofitting work in dwellings in occupied state2 - Slightly important4 - Important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important2 - Slightly important
C1P007: Lack of well-defined process3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant5 - Very important3 - Moderately important
C1P007: Inaccuracy in energy modelling and simulation4 - Important2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important3 - Moderately important
C1P007: Lack/cost of computational scalability1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant2 - Slightly important3 - Moderately important
C1P007: Grid congestion, grid instability4 - Important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important3 - Moderately important
C1P007: Negative effects of project intervention on the natural environment1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant
C1P007: Energy retrofitting work in dense and/or historical urban environment3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant
C1P007: Difficult definition of system boundaries1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important3 - Moderately important
C1P007: Any other Thecnical BARRIER1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important1 - Unimportant
C1P007: Any other Thecnical BARRIER (if any)Inadequate regulation towards energy transition
C1P008: Social and Cultural barriers
C1P008: Inertia2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important5 - Very important
C1P008: Lack of values and interest in energy optimization measurements3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important4 - Important
C1P008: Low acceptance of new projects and technologies2 - Slightly important3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant5 - Very important4 - Important
C1P008: Difficulty of finding and engaging relevant actors2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important5 - Very important
C1P008: Lack of trust beyond social network4 - Important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important3 - Moderately important
C1P008: Rebound effect2 - Slightly important3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important2 - Slightly important
C1P008: Hostile or passive attitude towards environmentalism1 - Unimportant2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important2 - Slightly important
C1P008: Exclusion of socially disadvantaged groups5 - Very important2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important3 - Moderately important
C1P008: Non-energy issues are more important and urgent for actors4 - Important4 - Important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant5 - Very important4 - Important
C1P008: Hostile or passive attitude towards energy collaboration2 - Slightly important2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important4 - Important
C1P008: Any other Social BARRIER1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant
C1P008: Any other Social BARRIER (if any)
C1P009: Information and Awareness barriers
C1P009: Insufficient information on the part of potential users and consumers3 - Moderately important3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important4 - Important
C1P009: Perception of interventions as complicated and expensive, with negative socio-economic or environmental impacts3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important3 - Moderately important
C1P009: Lack of awareness among authorities2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important2 - Slightly important
C1P009: Information asymmetry causing power asymmetry of established actors3 - Moderately important3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important3 - Moderately important
C1P009: High costs of design, material, construction, and installation4 - Important4 - Important1 - Unimportant4 - Important1 - Unimportant5 - Very important4 - Important
C1P009: Any other Information and Awareness BARRIER1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant
C1P009: Any other Information and Awareness BARRIER (if any)
C1P010: Financial barriers
C1P010: Hidden costs2 - Slightly important2 - Slightly important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important2 - Slightly important
C1P010: Insufficient external financial support and funding for project activities3 - Moderately important3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important1 - Unimportant
C1P010: Economic crisis1 - Unimportant4 - Important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important3 - Moderately important
C1P010: Risk and uncertainty3 - Moderately important3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant4 - Important5 - Very important4 - Important4 - Important
C1P010: Lack of consolidated and tested business models3 - Moderately important4 - Important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant4 - Important4 - Important
C1P010: Limited access to capital and cost disincentives2 - Slightly important3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant3 - Moderately important
C1P010: Any other Financial BARRIER1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant
C1P010: Any other Financial BARRIER (if any)
C1P011: Market barriers
C1P011: Split incentives5 - Very important3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant5 - Very important4 - Important
C1P011: Energy price distortion4 - Important3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant5 - Very important3 - Moderately important
C1P011: Energy market concentration, gatekeeper actors (DSOs)4 - Important3 - Moderately important1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant5 - Very important3 - Moderately important
C1P011: Any other Market BARRIER1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant1 - Unimportant
C1P011: Any other Market BARRIER (if any)
C1P012: Stakeholders involved
C1P012: Government/Public Authorities
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Construction/implementation
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Construction/implementation
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Construction/implementation
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation
C1P012: Research & Innovation
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Monitoring/operation/management
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Construction/implementation,
  • Monitoring/operation/management
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Construction/implementation,
  • Monitoring/operation/management
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation
C1P012: Financial/Funding
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Construction/implementation
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Construction/implementation
C1P012: Analyst, ICT and Big Data
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Monitoring/operation/management
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Monitoring/operation/management
C1P012: Business process management
  • Planning/leading
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Construction/implementation
C1P012: Urban Services providers
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Monitoring/operation/management
  • None
  • Design/demand aggregation
C1P012: Real Estate developers
  • Construction/implementation
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Construction/implementation,
  • Monitoring/operation/management
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Construction/implementation,
  • Monitoring/operation/management
  • Planning/leading,
  • Construction/implementation,
  • Monitoring/operation/management
  • Design/demand aggregation
C1P012: Design/Construction companies
  • Construction/implementation
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Construction/implementation
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Construction/implementation
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation
C1P012: End‐users/Occupants/Energy Citizens
  • None
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Construction/implementation,
  • Monitoring/operation/management
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Construction/implementation,
  • Monitoring/operation/management
  • Design/demand aggregation
C1P012: Social/Civil Society/NGOs
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Construction/implementation
C1P012: Industry/SME/eCommerce
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Construction/implementation,
  • Monitoring/operation/management
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Construction/implementation,
  • Monitoring/operation/management
C1P012: Other
  • Planning/leading,
  • Design/demand aggregation,
  • Construction/implementation
C1P012: Other (if any)
Summary

Authors (framework concept)

Beril Alpagut (Demir Energy); Giulia Turci (University of Bologna); Michal Kuzmic (Czech Technical University in Prague); Paolo Civiero (Università Roma Tre); Serena Pagliulia (University of Bologna); Oscar Seco (CIEMAT); Silvia Soutullo (CIEMAT); Daniele Vettorato (EURAC Research, IEA Annex 83); Bailador Ferreras M. Almudena (CIEMAT); Vicky Albert-Seifried (FHG ISE)

Contributors (to the content)

Laura Aelenei (LNEG), Nienke Maas (TNO), Savis Gohari (OsloMet), Andras Reith (ABUD), Ghazal Etminan (AIT), Maria-Beatrice Andreucci (Universita Sapienza), Francesco Reda (VTT, IEA Annex 83), Mari Hukkalainen (VTT), Judith-Borsboom (Locality), Gilda Massa (ENEA), Jelena Ziemele (University of Latvia), Nikola Pokorny (CVUT), Sergio Diaz de Garayo Balsategui (CENER, IEA Annex 83), Matthias Haaze (ZHAW, IEA Annex 83), Christoph Gollner (FFG, JPI UE), Silvia Bossi (ENEA, JPI UE), Christian Winzer (Zurich University of Applied Science), George Martinopoulos (Centre for Research and Technology Hellas), Maria Nuria Sánchez (CIEMAT), Angelina Tomova (Energy Agency of Plovdiv)

Implemented by

Boutik.pt: Filipe Martins, Jamal Khan
Marek Suchánek (Czech Technical University in Prague)