Green Buildings and Community Energy Management
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "G: Energy and Buildings".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 October 2025 | Viewed by 17
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The increasing demand for energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable solutions in the built environment has driven significant advancements in green building technologies and community energy management strategies. As urbanization accelerates and climate change concerns grow, integrating renewable energy, optimizing energy consumption, and improving energy storage solutions are critical for achieving net-zero carbon goals. Modern green buildings not only focus on reducing energy consumption but also actively generate, store, and manage energy through innovative approaches, such as building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs), smart grids, and decentralized energy systems. Similarly, community energy management plays a vital role in ensuring the efficient distribution and utilization of energy at a collective scale, leveraging microgrids, energy storage, and demand-side management. These advancements contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing energy resilience, and promoting sustainable urban development.
This Special Issue aims to explore cutting-edge research, technological innovations, and policy strategies in green building and community energy management, with a focus on renewable energy integration, smart energy systems, and sustainable development. Topics may include the following:
- Renewable energy integration in green buildings and communities;
- Energy storage solutions for sustainable community energy management;
- Optimization of hybrid renewable energy systems in urban and rural communities;
- Smart grids, microgrids, and peer-to-peer energy trading;
- Building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs) and solar thermal applications;
- Energy-efficient HVAC systems and passive design strategies;
- Decarbonizing the built environment through advanced energy technologies;
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and IoT for smart energy management;
- Life cycle assessment and environmental impact of green building materials;
- Policy, economic, and social aspects of community energy management.
Dr. Montaser Mahmoud
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- green buildings
- community energy management
- renewable energy integration
- energy storage systems
- smart grids and microgrids
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