D1P001: Name of the project
D1P001: Name of the project
  PED StepWise
D1P002: Project assigned code
D1P002: Project assigned code
  F-DUT-2022-0419
D1P003: Start date
D1P003: Start date
  11/23
D1P004: End date
D1P004: End date
  10/26
D1P005: Ongoing project
D1P005: Ongoing project
  Yes
D1P006: Funding programme/financing model
FP7/H2020/HEU/DUT
 

  • FP7/H2020/HEU

FP7/H2020/HEU
  DUT Partnership
D1P007: Estimated project costs (Mill. €)
D1P007: Estimated project costs (Mill. €)
  1,421,875
D1P008: Description of project objectives/concepts
D1P008: Description of project objectives/concepts
  The share of new buildings in Europe is estimated to be around 1-2%, so to decarbonise urban areas we need to focus our efforts on existing buildings, but how? The StepWise project will develop a step-by-step, knowledge-based and inclusive process to address technical issues and engage with citizens and other stakeholders.
StepWise will facilitate the implementation of innovative strategies for local renewable energy generation, energy flexibility, energy efficiency and sustainable low-carbon mobility that are needed if neighbourhoods are to become carbon-neutral Positive Energy Districts (PEDs).
D1P009: Description of project upscaling strategies/potential
D1P009: Description of project upscaling strategies/potential
  The upscaling strategies in the PED StepWise project rely on a flexible methodology to replicate and adapt solutions across diverse contexts. A key strength is the heterogeneity of the Living Labs, covering a wide range of use cases that allow for broad application, regardless of geography. The project focuses on integrating the needs and concerns of residents, users, and stakeholders, ensuring that social and economic factors are central to its approach. The step-by-step process, tested in real neighborhoods, ensures scalability while allowing adjustments to local conditions, making the solutions adaptable across different regions.
D1P010: Number of PED case studies in the project
D1P010: Number of PED case studies in the project
  3
D1P012: Description of project expected impact
D1P012: Description of project expected impact
 

  • The expected impact of the PED StepWise project includes the development of a formalized, long-term energy transition strategy for implementing Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) in existing urban neighborhoods in Austria, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Recognizing that the transition cannot occur all at once, the strategy outlines a step-by-step approach that informs all stakeholders about the process and timeline. This ensures increased stakeholder participation and support for PEDs at the local level, while at a national or European scale, the process will contribute to significant actions and policy developments toward urban climate neutrality.

D1P013: Standardization efforts
D1P013: Standardization efforts
  The standardization efforts in the PED StepWise project focus on developing a standardized process that supports the long-term energy transition strategy. Recognizing that this transition happens over time, the process will be designed to maintain endurance throughout the transition, ensuring consistent progress. This involves defining indicators, targets, and thresholds that guide the step-by-step implementation while ensuring the right communication and activation strategy for stakeholders. Regular revisions of the standards will ensure they remain relevant and effective in guiding the project towards meeting its decarbonization and Positive Energy District (PED) goals.
D1P014: Sources
D1P014: Sources
 

  • https://dutpartnership.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PED-StepWise_-DUT-PosterA2_240313.pdf

D1P015: Can you specify a suitable contact person regarding the load-management approach within your PED project?
Name
  Gerhard Hofer
Email
  gerhard.hofer@e-sieben.at
D1P016: Would you be willing to share data from your PED project for research purposes?
D1P016: Would you be willing to share data from your PED project for research purposes?
  Yes