Energy transition

Energy transition

Energy resilience and adaptation to climate change in the buildings sector:

Buildings are responsible for 40% of greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change implies an increase in temperature and also increases the frequency and duration of more extreme weather events, such as heat waves.

• Assess whether buildings are prepared to respond to and protect their occupants from future climate conditions and at what cost.
• To provide scientific knowledge on the impact of climate change on the increase in energy demand and consumption of buildings and, therefore, on their environmental impact.
• To assess what measures can be applied to new and existing buildings to reduce both energy demand and consumption, thus reducing their environmental impact and making them more resilient. In particular, with an emphasis on cooling needs.
• Using simulation tools, the savings potential can be quantified and savings measures can be optimized taking into account environmental, economic and social criteria.
• In the area of energy production, evaluate decentralized production in buildings through renewable energy sources and use of nearby resources to achieve energy flexible buildings and communities.