A model for mapping the energy consumption of buildings, transport and outdoor lighting of neighbourhoods. (June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fichera, Alberto; Inturri, Giuseppe; La Greca, Paolo; Palermo, Valentina
• Is Part Of: Cities. Volume 55(2016)
• Page Start: 49
• Page End: 60
• Publication Date: 2016-06
• Subjects: Climate change -- Urban energy consumption -- Neighbourhoods -- Energy mapping -- Energy model; City planning -- Periodicals; Urban policy -- Periodicals; 711.4
• DOI: 10.1016/j.cities.2016.03.011
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-2751

Abstract

Abstract: Energy consumption of urban areas is a relevant theme for sustainable spatial planning. Through the integration of energy and urban planning issues, it can be identified a suitable strategy to face climate change. This study aims to evaluate overall energy demand of existing urban neighbourhoods, considering the most energy intensive sectors within a city. Using GIS software, the method provides energy mapping of neighbourhoods, allowing to improve the insight of energy demand of cities and to develop a preliminary assessment for future scenarios. The method has been applied to a neighbourhood of the municipality of Catania in southern Italy. Methodology and earliest results are discussed in this paper. Highlights: Energy consumption of urban areas is a key issue for sustainable urban planning. A model to assess total energy consumption of existing neighbourhoods is proposed. Energy-intensive sectors of cities (building, transport, lighting) are considered. The model has been applied to a neighbourhood of Catania in Southern Italy.