LAPSE:2023.21800
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LAPSE:2023.21800
Assessing the Importance of Biomass-Based Heating Systems for More Sustainable Buildings: A Case Study Based in Spain
March 23, 2023
Climate change, other environmental impacts due to increased energy use worldwide, and the exhaustion of energy resources are some of the major challenges facing today’s society. Considering this, this paper assesses the importance of biomass-based heating and hot-water systems in the achievement of more sustainable buildings. Using a simplified calculation method, we jointly analyzed the potential operational cost savings and reduction of CO2 emissions that would be achieved when the traditional energy model, based on the use of fossil fuels, is replaced by biomass-based heating systems. Evidence stems from a case study in public buildings in the province of Pontevedra, in the northwest of Spain. The results of this research not only show a huge impact on CO2 emission reduction just by adapting the kind of fuel use, but also considerable annual cost reduction without compromising activity development and workers’ comfort. Thus, the findings obtained should encourage governments to support the transition toward cleaner sources of energy, acting as first movers toward a locally produced and renewable-based energy supply.
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Biomass, building, costs saving, energy saving, public administration.
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Pardo JE, Mejías A, Sartal A. Assessing the Importance of Biomass-Based Heating Systems for More Sustainable Buildings: A Case Study Based in Spain. (2023). LAPSE:2023.21800
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Pardo JE: Department of Business Organization and Marketing, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain
Mejías A: Department of Business Organization and Marketing, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain
Sartal A: Department of Business Organization and Marketing, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain [ORCID]
Mejías A: Department of Business Organization and Marketing, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain
Sartal A: Department of Business Organization and Marketing, University of Vigo, 36310 Vigo, Spain [ORCID]
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Energies
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13
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5
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E1025
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2020
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2020-02-25
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1996-1073
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PII: en13051025, Publication Type: Journal Article
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