Community energy can be conceptualized as a social movement, which aims to develop a sustainable, democratic, and localist energy system. Increasingly, community energy initiatives aim to develop citizen-led heating projects. District heating projects are characterized by costly investments, a substantial …

A prototype of an indoor monoblock heat pump was tested at multiple ambient temperatures, to determine heat output, COP and the impact of defrosting events. Component efficiencies and the ice accumulation process were analysed. Options to improve performance were suggested.

In all sectors of the economy, whether in the governmental or private sector, one of the most crucial factors for success is the ability to maintain one’s assets most efficiently and effectively. Finding the best approach for the maintenance of an asset means that it will create the best value possible, …

Participatory energy planning at the local level engages citizens, builds legitimacy and trust, and increases successful implementation of renewable energies. In the context of heat planning, technology choices highly vary depending on the local context and social conditions and including social input …

Martien Visser roept de Tweede Kamer op om met de nieuwe Energiewet het fundament te leggen voor de energietransitie. Hij stelt: “Schrap het Groepsverbod en de stringente beperkingen. Creëer daarmee een level playing field in Europa en geef de publieke aandeelhouders het vertrouwen en maximaal de ruimte …

In Vlissingen, the municipality wants to make a selected neighbourhood natural gas-free. In order to support this, they have been granted a subsidy. There are many important stakeholders in this project such as the housing corporation l’Escaut which owns most of the houses in the neighbourhood. All of …

Research Questions • What are the characteristics of vulnerable populations in The Hague? • What are their needs in order to adapt to heatwaves, and how do they cope? • What are existing sustainable solutions for protecting vulnerable populations? • How can the municipality of The Hague increase urban …

De Vruchtenbuurt is een buurt gelegen in Den Haag. Een prachtige buurt met woningen gebouwd in de jaren 30. In de Vruchtenbuurt is de Cooperatie Duurzame Vruchtenbuurt drukbezig met het werken aan de duurzaamheidsambities van gemeente Den Haag. Zo is de Vruchtenbuurt een van de eerste buurten om woningen …