Positive Energy Buildings: Concepts, Challenges and Opportunities

by Rita Lavikka (Editor), Hassam Ur Rehman (Editor), Francesco Reda (Editor), Abdul Samad Kazi (Editor)

Overview

This book investigates positive energy buildings (PEBs). It provides and describes them, explains why they are important in the fight against climate change and discusses how they might be implemented.

This book begins by contextualizing PEBs, discussing concepts, definitions and how they may be included by planning authorities in development plans. It then thoroughly explains what PEBs are and their impact on a climate-neutral economy. The book discusses technological, economic, societal and regulatory challenges and opportunities in employing PEBs, before concluding with possible scenarios for implementing them.

This book is of use to researchers, practitioners, and policy makers interested in local and decentralized energy, as well as plans to achieve carbon neutrality.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783030877026
Publisher:	Springer-Verlag New York, LLC
Publication date:	11/26/2021
Series:	Green Energy and Technology
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	22 MB
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction: Contextualize PEB.- Chapter 2. What Are PEBs and Why Do They Matter?.- Chapter 3. Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing PEBs.- Chapter 4. Towards Implementation.