Does the Balance Exist between Cost Efficiency of Different Energy Efficiency Measures? DH Systems Case
Energies 2020
Ieva Pakere, Dace Lauka, Dagnija Blumberga

The main aim of this study is to evaluate the results achieved by implementation of different support policies in form of subsidies for energy efficiency improvements and transition to renewable energy sources. The article compares the energy efficiency measures in district heating systems with other support program. In order to assess the effectiveness of implementation of different renewable energy technologies and energy efficiency projects, the levelized costs of saved energy for different support programs were determined. Authors compared different co-financed projects related to replacement of fossil fuel energy sources in district heating (mainly to biomass) and the installation of new biomass boilers, heat pumps, solar collectors and other local technologies in municipal buildings. Results show that financial support for energy efficiency measures in industrial enterprises and district heating systems has been most cost-effective, mainly due to the low co-financing rate (30%) and the high potential for energy savings in different production processes. Authors have identified the blind-spots within the funding allocation for different municipalities, which is not always dedicated to achieved energy savings.


Keywords
Cost of saved energy, Efficient district heating system, Energy efficiency measures, Renewable energy policies
DOI
10.3390/en13195151
Hyperlink
https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/13/19/5151

Pakere, I., Lauka, D., Blumberga, D. Does the Balance Exist between Cost Efficiency of Different Energy Efficiency Measures? DH Systems Case. Energies, 2020, Vol. 13, No. 19, Article Number 5151. ISSN 1996-1073. Available from: doi:10.3390/en13195151

Publication language
English (en)
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