NEWS
Is it possible to install a heat pump as a retrofit measure in an existing building? What criteria must be met, and what are the critical aspects?
Yes, it is possible to install heat pumps in existing building, but building envelope optimization is mandatory: Insulate walls/roof and upgrade glazing to reduce the annual heat demand and the maximum load. Critical aspects to focus on are the lower supply temperatures of heat pumps, often resulting in the need to install larger radiators/ convectors. A hydraulic balancing of the system must be performed to ensure even heat distribution. Answered by Michael Strobel
Do small municipalities across Europe have enough institutional and financial capacity to make an energy community viable and sustainable?
Small municipalities are generally interested in the idea of energy communities because they see the potential benefits for local resilience, lower energy costs, and citizen participation. However, their main concern is whether they have the capacity to implement and sustain such initiatives in practice. Many small municipalities operate with limited budgets and small administrative teams, making it difficult to finance projects, navigate complex regulations, and manage the technical and legal aspects involved. They are also concerned about securing grid access, maintaining long-term citizen engagement, and ensuring that projects remain financially viable over time. Overall, the challenge is less about willingness and more about having the necessary resources, expertise, and institutional support to turn the concept into a successful and lasting […]
On top of municipal solid and gardening wastes and black waters, is there any other source of energy within the municipal services scope of activities?
Yes, there are. Grey and rain waters are a very adequate source or sink of heat, which can be used to taking or pouring heat in HVAC applications and domestic hot water preparation. Obviously, heat transfer must be boosted by a water-to-water heat pump. The efficiency of those systems can reach up to 5-6, depending on the temperature jump. Water-to-water heat pumps can save up to 10 times the primary energy needed for space heating and cooling applications in comparison to fossil fuel-powered boilers. Answered by Guillermo Escobar
Events
“GoGREEN Tuesdays: Ideas in Action” – What Are the Best Ways for Municipalities to Generate Renewable Energy?
The LOCAL GoGREEN project invites you to join the third session of the GoGREEN Tuesdays: Ideas in Action webinar series. This free, practical event will focus on renewable energy generation – a cornerstone of sustainable local development. The session is designed for local decision-makers, energy and technical professionals, planners, and all stakeholders interested in advancing clean energy solutions […]
🌱 Continuing the “GoGREEN Tuesdays: Ideas in Action” Webinar Series – What is e-mobility and how it can change transportation in a city?
The LOCAL GoGREEN project is pleased to invite you to the second session of our GoGREEN Tuesdays: Ideas in Action webinar series. This free, practical session will focus on sustainable transportation and e-mobility – one of the key pillars of climate-smart communities. Designed for local decision-makers, urban planners, energy professionals, and mobility enthusiasts, the webinar […]
European Sustainable Energy Week 2025
The European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) Policy Conference is Europe’s biggest event dedicated to renewables and efficient energy use. The 19th edition of the Policy Conference will take place in a hybrid format, both in Brussels and online on 10-12 June 2025, gathering policymakers, innovators and energy stakeholders to discuss innovations and the future of […]
EU Green Week 2025
The EU Green Week 2025 conference will take place in Brussels on 3-5 June to get everyone talking about how circularity can become a new economic reality. The event will feature among others: Policy discussions (3-4 June): hear from expert speakers on how a circular use of resources can make the EU more competitive, resilient, and […]
“GoGREEN Tuesdays: Ideas in Action” Webinar Series – Learn How to Prepare and Implement Climate and Energy Plans
The LOCAL GoGREEN project is excited to launch the GoGREEN Tuesdays: Ideas in Action webinar series – a set of free, practical sessions to guide participants through the preparation and implementation of Integrated Climate and Energy Plans (ICEPs). The materials are designed for local public administrators, energy planning professionals, policy makers, and key stakeholders, all […]
Sustainable Development and Planning 2024
Introduction The 13th International Conference on Sustainable Development and Planning builds upon a series that started in 2003 in Skiathos, Greece, followed by meetings in Bologna (2005), Algarve (2007), Cyprus (2009), New Forest – home of the Wessex Institute, UK (2011), Kos, Greece (2013), Istanbul (2015), Penang (2016), the University of the West of England […]
19th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems
The 19th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES) is dedicated to the advancement and dissemination of knowledge on methods, policies and technologies for increasing the sustainability of development by de-coupling growth from the use of natural resources and by a transition to a knowledge-based economy. All taking into account the […]
European Sustainable Energy Week 2024
Under the theme ‘Net-zero competitiveness driving EU energy transition’, the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) focuses on delivering Europe’s decarbonisation through green technologies and solutions towards a fair and just transition for people and competitive businesses. From 11 to 13 June 2024, EUSEW will take place in Brussels and online and include: a policy conference with plenary and […]