Essays about: "the importance of energy saving"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 43 essays containing the words the importance of energy saving.

  1. 21. Environmental and cost-effective refurbishment of million program building, integrating daylight and architectural design

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Aija Baumane; Lowe Dahlin; [2017]
    Keywords : Cost-effective renovation measures; energy reduction; renovation; million program building; LCA; LCC; Co-benefits; daylight; architectural design; shading.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Sweden’s substantial building stock from the million programs is in need of renovations. These residential buildings were built without major attention to energy demand or architectural aesthetics. Until now, property owners have hesitated to carry out energy renovations due to the investment cost. READ MORE

  3. 22. Climate Change in China : Exploring Informants' Perceptions of Climate Change through a Qualitative Approach

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Tan Lipin; [2016]
    Keywords : Climate change; informants’ perceptions; public engagement; climate change policy;

    Abstract : Climate change is not only a natural phenomenon, but also a global social issue. Many studies try to explore the mechanisms behind climate change and the consequences of climate change, and provide information for developing the measures to mitigate or adapt to it. READ MORE

  4. 23. What is driving energy intensity decline in Swedish manufacturing? A decomposition analysis

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Clara Schultz; [2016]
    Keywords : Energy intensity; Log Mean Divisia Index LMDI decomposition; Structural change; Induced technological change; Swedish manufacturing;

    Abstract : This paper uses decomposition techniques to analyse factors influencing electricity intensity in Swedish manufacturing over the period 1993-2012. The results of the analysis show that both changes in the composition of the sector (the structure effect) and technological change within manufacturing industries (the technology effect) have contributed to an aggregate decline in electricity intensity. READ MORE

  5. 24. Mesh Networking in Low Power Location Systems (Swarm)

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för informations- och kommunikationsteknik (ICT)

    Author : Sonali Deo; [2016]
    Keywords : WSN; routing; nanotron technologies; indoor positioning; swarm; mesh networking;

    Abstract : Today, Internet of Things (IoT) is the driving force in making operations and processes smart. Indoor localization is such an application of IoT that has proven the potential of location awareness in countless scenarios, from mines to industries to even people. READ MORE

  6. 25. Hygrothermal Analysis of Retrofitted Buildings in the Campus of Lund University

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

    Author : Nickolaj Feldt Jensen; [2016]
    Keywords : Retrofit; Interior Insulation; Hygrothermal; Energy Simulations; Life Cycle Cost; Life Cycle Assessment; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : As climate change have become generally accepted as a potential problem, reducing the greenhouse gas emissions and global energy demand has become an important research topic. This have led to an increased interest towards the retrofitting of the existing building stock, including cultural protected buildings. READ MORE