Abstract
With increased efforts toward planning for climate change mitigation and the design of Net Zero (NZ), this research addresses two key barriers in achieving the targets: (1) the lack of consensus in the existing NZ, which creates uncertainties and causes delays in actions; and (2) excluding the community power systems and energy use in transports from NZ with the main focus on the buildings. A model to identify Net Zero Community (NZC) will present the improved energy efficiency strategies and renewable power generations. To clarify NZC, we expand on the outcomes in current NZC developments and deliver requirements that include adaptable codes and standards. A scalable NZC model to estimate the fraction of renewable energy to total energy use is applied to five worldwide precedent cases. The analysis identifies the NZC targets, energy efficiency measures, and power systems in each case. The process compares the energy modeling simulation with monitored data to evaluate their progress on NZC commitment and deliver potential recommendations in achieving their NZC goals. The application process of the NZC model includes: (1) improved energy efficiency measures in buildings; (2) electrification; and (3) existing renewable-based power systems that mainly reduce emissions (solar, wind, and bioenergy). The outcome of this research will help stakeholders, including policymakers and developers in balancing out on-site energy demand with renewable supply with a practical set of energy efficient technologies as a transferable solution in achieving their NZ emission targets.
Presenters
Haleh MoghaddasiStudent, PhD Candidate in Architecture, Texas A&M University, Texas, United States Charles Culp
Professor, Architecture, Texas A&M University, Texas, United States Jorge Vanegas
Associate Vice President, Dept. of Engagement for Sustainability, and Director, Institute for Sustainable Communities, Division of Academic and Strategic Collaborations, Texas A&M University, Texas, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Climate Change, Net Zero Energy, Renewables, Electrification, Communities, Decarbonizination, Standards
