Introduction to cRRescendoMay 24, 2006

cRRescendo• Over 15,000 people in

energy-efficient and comfortable homes in four EU cities

• Showcases of integration of RES, Ecobuildings, polygeneration

• Examples and methodology for other communities

• Learning through research• Dissemination and publicity

Contents

• The consortium• 4 demonstration projects• Research and

dissemination• Specifics:

– Certification: Solar homes– Tendering: example

Almere

• Status

The ConsortiumThe ConsortiumCRRescendo:An Acronym that suits Concerto -Combined Rational and Renewable Energy Strategies in Cities, for Existing and New Dwellings to ensure Optimal quality of life

The ConsortiumThe ConsortiumGemeente AlmereNuonFederation for Nature and EnvironmentEcofysUnidentified Project developers

Ville d’AjaccioAdème Corse

The ConsortiumThe ConsortiumAjuntament de ViladecansVimedEcofys SpainUnidentified Project developers

English PartnershipsMilton Keynes CouncilMK Energy AgencyOve ArupOxford UniversityUnidentified Escoand Project developer

Demonstration: Ajaccio

• 815 appartments, 50 historic • 250 apartments (double glazing)• Renewable Energy Sources:

– solar domestic hot water– 70 solar vent. systems

• Ecobuilding– 2 new buildings (HQE)– coated double glazing

• Polygeneration– heat pump

Demonstration: Almere

• 2 aereas, 2.000 homes• Renewable Energy Sources:

– CHP-biomass– 10.000 m2 PV– 1,5 ha solar collector

• Ecobuilding– 1.150 solar homes– energy awareness

• Polygeneration– district heating

Demonstration: Milton Keynes

• 1.800 homes• Renewable Energy Sources:

– CHP– PV on 20% of roofspace– groundsource heatpump

• Ecobuilding– improved insulation– reduced water-consumption

• Polygeneration– district heating

Demonstration: Viladecans

• 2.100 appartments, • Renewable Energy Sources:

– solar water heaters– 5 kW PV each app.

• Ecobuilding– passive solar design– 50% extra insulation– high efficient airco

• Polygeneration– district heating/CHP

Research

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Dissemination

Dissemination

The main dissemination activities:· Project website, publicly accessible· Newsletter (2 per year)· Organisation of an expert seminar

in Brussels (ENTP)· Final conference

Certification: Solar homes

• Requirements for a solar home (national certification scheme):

• Well isolated (EPC<0,7);• Two forms of RES;• Measures for sustainable building• Daylight• Prevention of overheating• Use of FSC-wood• Users Manual for inhabitants

Tendering: Almere

City plan

Development plan

Zoning plan

DevelopmentDevelopment contractscontracts

Construction design

Building permit

Contruction works

Delivery

Preliminary analysis/ Energy Vision/

Market Scan

Tender

Contract EIContract EI

Grid design

Construction works

Connection

““First we shape our buildings,

First we shape our buildings,

and afterwards they shape us”

and afterwards they shape us”