Linking environmental impact assessment and Positive Energy Districts: A literature review

This research delves into the environmental impact assessment of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs), focusing on comparative analyses of methodologies, key performance indicators, and an array of both theoretical and practical case studies. The literature review uncovers the strengths and weaknesses i...

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Main Authors: Rosaria Volpe, Adriano Bisello, Andreas Tuerk, Francesco Guarino, Emanuela Giancola, Maria Nuria Sanchez, Giovanni Tumminia, Elisa Marrasso, Giovanna Pallotta, Emanuele Cutore, Maurizio Cellura, Alberto Fichera, Sonia Longo, Carlo Roselli, Maurizio Sasso, Xiaojin Zhang, Ilaria Marotta, Alberto Brunetti, Roberta Rincione, Francesco Reda
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Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
Series:Cleaner Environmental Systems
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666789425000108
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author Rosaria Volpe
Adriano Bisello
Andreas Tuerk
Francesco Guarino
Emanuela Giancola
Maria Nuria Sanchez
Giovanni Tumminia
Elisa Marrasso
Giovanna Pallotta
Emanuele Cutore
Maurizio Cellura
Alberto Fichera
Sonia Longo
Carlo Roselli
Maurizio Sasso
Xiaojin Zhang
Ilaria Marotta
Alberto Brunetti
Roberta Rincione
Francesco Reda
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Adriano Bisello
Andreas Tuerk
Francesco Guarino
Emanuela Giancola
Maria Nuria Sanchez
Giovanni Tumminia
Elisa Marrasso
Giovanna Pallotta
Emanuele Cutore
Maurizio Cellura
Alberto Fichera
Sonia Longo
Carlo Roselli
Maurizio Sasso
Xiaojin Zhang
Ilaria Marotta
Alberto Brunetti
Roberta Rincione
Francesco Reda
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description This research delves into the environmental impact assessment of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs), focusing on comparative analyses of methodologies, key performance indicators, and an array of both theoretical and practical case studies. The literature review uncovers the strengths and weaknesses inherent current evaluation practices. The study reveals critical gaps in current assessment frameworks, particularly regarding the application to PEDs. It highlights the necessity for a holistic approach to PED evaluation, incorporating diverse energy sources and consumption patterns to fully understand their impact. The research advocates for the integration of multiple environmental factors in terms of innovative design and technology in PEDs, tailored to enhance both functionality and sustainability. It calls for the development of standardized guidelines and the learning from successful implementations to ensure the resilience and effectiveness of PEDs over time. Thus, this review paper aims to contribute to the body of knowledge on PEDs, offering insights and recommendations for future developments in this critical area of sustainable urban and energy planning.
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spelling doaj-art-9d9e7da2a3be4472a81c4c723e77798e2025-08-20T02:52:27ZengElsevierCleaner Environmental Systems2666-78942025-03-011610026410.1016/j.cesys.2025.100264Linking environmental impact assessment and Positive Energy Districts: A literature reviewRosaria Volpe0Adriano Bisello1Andreas Tuerk2Francesco Guarino3Emanuela Giancola4Maria Nuria Sanchez5Giovanni Tumminia6Elisa Marrasso7Giovanna Pallotta8Emanuele Cutore9Maurizio Cellura10Alberto Fichera11Sonia Longo12Carlo Roselli13Maurizio Sasso14Xiaojin Zhang15Ilaria Marotta16Alberto Brunetti17Roberta Rincione18Francesco Reda19Department of Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering, University of Catania, Catania, Italy; Corresponding author.Institute for Renewable Energy, Eurac Research, Bolzano, ItalyJoanneum Research, LIFE – Institute for Climate, Energy Systems and Society, Graz, AustriaDepartment of Engineering, University of Palermo, Palermo, ItalyDepartment of Energy, Madrid, SpainDepartment of Energy, Madrid, SpainCNR, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Roma, ItalyUniversity of Sannio, Department of Engineering, Benevento, ItalyUniversity of Sannio, Department of Engineering, Benevento, ItalyDepartment of Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering, University of Catania, Catania, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, University of Palermo, Palermo, ItalyDepartment of Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering, University of Catania, Catania, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, University of Palermo, Palermo, ItalyUniversity of Sannio, Department of Engineering, Benevento, ItalyUniversity of Sannio, Department of Engineering, Benevento, ItalyTechnology Assessment Group, Laboratory for Energy Systems Analysis, Villigen, Switzerland; Department of Civil and Environmental and Geomatic Engineering, Institute of Construction and Infrastructure Management, ETH Zurich, SwitzerlandCNR, Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Roma, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, University of Palermo, Palermo, ItalyDepartment of Engineering, University of Palermo, Palermo, ItalyTeknologian Tutkimuskeskus VTT, Espoo, FinlandThis research delves into the environmental impact assessment of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs), focusing on comparative analyses of methodologies, key performance indicators, and an array of both theoretical and practical case studies. The literature review uncovers the strengths and weaknesses inherent current evaluation practices. The study reveals critical gaps in current assessment frameworks, particularly regarding the application to PEDs. It highlights the necessity for a holistic approach to PED evaluation, incorporating diverse energy sources and consumption patterns to fully understand their impact. The research advocates for the integration of multiple environmental factors in terms of innovative design and technology in PEDs, tailored to enhance both functionality and sustainability. It calls for the development of standardized guidelines and the learning from successful implementations to ensure the resilience and effectiveness of PEDs over time. Thus, this review paper aims to contribute to the body of knowledge on PEDs, offering insights and recommendations for future developments in this critical area of sustainable urban and energy planning.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666789425000108Environmental impact assessmentSustainabilityStakeholdersEnergy transitionEnergy efficiencyRenewable energy
spellingShingle Rosaria Volpe
Adriano Bisello
Andreas Tuerk
Francesco Guarino
Emanuela Giancola
Maria Nuria Sanchez
Giovanni Tumminia
Elisa Marrasso
Giovanna Pallotta
Emanuele Cutore
Maurizio Cellura
Alberto Fichera
Sonia Longo
Carlo Roselli
Maurizio Sasso
Xiaojin Zhang
Ilaria Marotta
Alberto Brunetti
Roberta Rincione
Francesco Reda
Linking environmental impact assessment and Positive Energy Districts: A literature review
Cleaner Environmental Systems
Environmental impact assessment
Sustainability
Stakeholders
Energy transition
Energy efficiency
Renewable energy
title Linking environmental impact assessment and Positive Energy Districts: A literature review
title_full Linking environmental impact assessment and Positive Energy Districts: A literature review
title_fullStr Linking environmental impact assessment and Positive Energy Districts: A literature review
title_full_unstemmed Linking environmental impact assessment and Positive Energy Districts: A literature review
title_short Linking environmental impact assessment and Positive Energy Districts: A literature review
title_sort linking environmental impact assessment and positive energy districts a literature review
topic Environmental impact assessment
Sustainability
Stakeholders
Energy transition
Energy efficiency
Renewable energy
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666789425000108
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