Essays about: "embodied energy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 46 essays containing the words embodied energy.

  1. 1. Possibility for Positive Energy Retrofit in Borlänge

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknik

    Author : Daniel Nay Myo Tun; Abideen Olaide Bakare; [2023]
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    Abstract : The built environment accounts for 40% of annual carbon dioxide (C02) emissions. Among the total emissions, building operations generate approximately 27% annually. Other than this, building materials, infrastructural materials, and construction (embodied carbon) contribute to an additional 13% annually [1]. READ MORE

  3. 2. Exploring the Engagement and Network Building of Organizations with or in Energy Communities in the Swedish context. A study to understand the European Union energy transition agenda shaped in practice

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Ardiana Jaku; [2023]
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    Abstract : Energy communities (ECs) are considered in the European Union as an important instrument in accelerating the transition to clean energy, with a focus on just transition and social sustainability. In Sweden, ECs are mentioned in various laws and regulations, but there is no specific legislation dedicated to ECs. READ MORE

  4. 3. Powering homemaking : everyday domestic life in times of rising energy prices

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : Herman Sjörén; [2023]
    Keywords : Home; Energy; Atmosphere; Senses; Body-subject;

    Abstract : Recent research in both geography and in neighbouring disciplines argues that we need to pay more attention to the cultural and symbolic significance of home in order to understand domestic energy consumption. In this thesis I consider how ideals of home are renegotiated in times of increase energy prices. READ MORE

  5. 4. Climate impact of energy retrofitting measures : An analysis of energy and carbon payback times for replacing windows

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Mari Rosenkvist; [2022]
    Keywords : energy payback time; carbon payback time; building refurbishment LCA;

    Abstract : The European Commission has proposed a “renovation wave” to increase energy efficiency in buildings. Retrofitting can decrease operational energy usage but requires material production. READ MORE

  6. 5. A comparison between embodied and operational carbon in a building envelope from a life cycle perspective

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Linnea Persson; [2022]
    Keywords : Operational carbon; embodied carbon; building envelope; Driftskedets klimatpåverkan; inbyggd klimatpåverkan; klimatskal;

    Abstract : Sweden’s building sector contributes over one third of the country’s total energy consumption and over a fifth of its greenhouse gas emissions. To achieve the energy and climate goals that have been adopted by the Parliament in Sweden, work must be done within this sector to reduce its climate impact. READ MORE