Methods for the development of energy concepts for climate neutral neighbourhoods

Abstract

The development of climate-neutral neighborhoods requires integrated planning from the outset, as well as early consideration of possible influencing factors from the various sectors (especially electricity and heat supply, mobility, wastewater and waste disposal). Already in the course of an initial framework plan design, fundamental decisions should be made as to the objectives with which the neighborhood is to be developed. If a holistic approach is taken across all sectors, appropriate precautions should already be taken in the framework planning, since many measures require public areas. These include, for example, heating centers, mobility stations, and the necessary transformer stations, of which several may be required in a densely built urban neighborhood with heat pump supply and many e-charging stations. Accordingly, it is also advisable to involve relevant stakeholders at an early stage so that all objectives, obstacles and conflicting concerns can be taken into account from the outset. Regular monitoring is recommended in order to check the achievement of objectives and to be able to control them if necessary. If necessary, this can provide an answer to how the share of renewable energy supply in the neighborhood develops, to what extent greenhouse gas emissions are reduced in the course of establishing a sustainable energy supply, and whether the goal of climate neutrality can be achieved and ensured in the long term.