Essays about: "energy efficiency"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 1420 essays containing the words energy efficiency.

1. 1. The potential impact of a European Fuel Tax on fuel demand and on the environment.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Amanda Eriksson; Victor Sahlin; [2020-07-06]
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   Abstract : Aviation emissions are increasing drastically along with an increasing de- mand for aviation globally. Even though energy efficiency has been improved significantly, it is far from enough to meet the desired climate goals. READ MORE

3. 2. Environmental renovating solutions for Miljonprogrammet to reaching the EU2030 climate and energy framework goals

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande; KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : Alexander Sjöling; Emil Marefat; [2020]
   Keywords : EU2030; Miljonprogrammet; LCC; Renewable energy; Renovation strategy; Sustainability; EU2030; Miljonprogrammet; LCC; Förnybar energi; Renoveringsstrategi; Hållbarhet;

   Abstract : Climate change is one of the most severe threats that humanity is facing right now; it's ironically a threat that we as humans created ourselves. Residential buildings are the fourth largest source of Green-housegases in the EU and account for 10% of the total Green-house gases. READ MORE

4. 3. New Housing Developments: A Localisation Strategy considering Energy-Efficiency from an Urban Structure and Transport Perspective for the city of Falun

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik

   Author : Adeyemi Kazeem Ajayi; [2020]
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   Abstract : There are several considerations when planning new housing developments, and resultant problems require critical analysis. This thesis has focused on studying some part of the potential issues in the case of a project in the city of Falun. READ MORE

5. 4. Energy Performance Simulation of Different Ventilation Systems in Sweden and Corresponding Compliance in the LEED Residential Rating System

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik

   Author : Patrick Boyle; [2020]
   Keywords : HVAC; IDA ICE; LEED; demand-controlled ventilation; heat recovery ventilation; energy efficiency; energy simulation;

   Abstract : The importance of energy efficiency in the operation of the built environment is becoming increasingly important. Energy use in the building sector has exceeded both transportation and industry, while within buildings heating, ventilation, and air conditioning has the greatest share. READ MORE

6. 5. Early Design Stage Energy Optimization of Bysjöstrand Ecovillage, Sweden

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Energiteknik

   Author : Anastasiia An; [2020]
   Keywords : Energy optimization; energy efficiency; passive design; active design; early design stage; neighborhood;

   Abstract : Decisions made at the early stage of building and settlement design can greatly influence the energy performance of the built environment. However, the type of feasible design intervention and their impact strong depends on project: if it is a new development or a re-development, whether the setting of the project is urban or rural, etc. READ MORE