Paper details

Title:

Sustainability-Indicators for Local Heat Supply Systems Based on Renewable Energy

Author(s):

Hehenberger-Risse, D., Lutzenberger, A.K.

Document(s):

Abstract:

The aim of this project was to define indicators to evaluate local heat supply systems based on renewable energy compared to fossil energy reference scenarios. With these indicators an assessment matrix was developed as a planning instrument for the realization of sustainable and energy­efficient local heat supply systems. Further inferences from single projects on regions can be done. The results of the individual indicators were grouped under the collective term environmental impacts. For each indicator a weighted rating system was developed, normalized and scaled to kWh. Hence, the balance sheet indicator “avoided environmental impacts” was developed to demonstrate the overall results and for assessment the compliance with the environmental quality objective. The emissions therefore have positive values and both indicators efficiency and value creation have a negative value and therefore considered positive in the overall assessment

Keywords:

district heating, sustainability criteria, environmental impacts, CO₂ reduction, resources

Topic:

Biomass Policies, Markets and Sustainability

Subtopic:

Sustainability assessment and criteria

Event:

22nd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition

Session:

4BO.11.1

Pages:

1352 - 1355

ISBN:

978-88-89407-52-3

Paper DOI:

10.5071/22ndEUBCE2014-4BO.11.1

Price:

FREE