Advanced Energy and Carbon Management for Net-Zero Buildings and Sustainable Cities
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "G: Energy and Buildings".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 October 2026 | Viewed by 199
Editors
Interests: low-carbon sustainable human settlements and urban regeneration
Interests: green building design and theory; building energy-carbon dual-control theory, methods, and technologies; high-efficiency solar photovoltaic/thermal utilization and building-integrated systems; urban thermal environment and microclimate; building complex environment design and evaluation
Interests: building integrated photovoltaics/thermal (BIPVT); building energy-saving technology; comprehensive utilization of solar photovoltaic and thermal energy; solar heat pump technology; dynamic regulation of building source-load matching; spectral adaptive regulation of energy systems
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The building sector accounts for approximately 40% of global energy consumption and 33% of greenhouse gas emissions, making it a critical frontier in the transition toward carbon neutrality. As cities worldwide commit to net-zero targets by 2050 or earlier, the integration of advanced energy management strategies with innovative carbon reduction technologies in buildings has become increasingly urgent. The convergence of smart building systems, renewable energy integration, energy storage solutions, and carbon capture methodologies presents unprecedented opportunities to transform urban environments into sustainable, resilient ecosystems.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive platform for researchers, engineers, and policymakers to share cutting-edge advancements in energy and carbon management technologies specifically tailored for net-zero buildings and sustainable urban development. We seek to bridge the gap between theoretical innovations and practical implementations, addressing the multifaceted challenges of decarbonizing the built environment while maintaining occupant comfort and operational efficiency.
Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to:
- Low-carbon retrofitting and energy performance optimization of traditional vernacular buildings
- Sustainable energy planning and carbon management strategies for historic villages and traditional settlements
- Advanced HVAC systems and thermal energy storage for net-zero buildings
- Building-integrated photovoltaics and renewable energy optimization
- Smart grid integration and demand-side management in urban districts
- Energy-efficient building envelopes and passive design strategies
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in building energy management
- District heating/cooling systems and waste heat recovery
- Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) in building applications
- Policy frameworks, economic incentives, and social aspects of net-zero transitions
- Case studies of successful net-zero building implementations and sustainable city planning
We invite original research articles, comprehensive reviews, and short communications that advance the scientific understanding and practical deployment of energy and carbon management solutions. Submissions addressing interdisciplinary approaches combining architecture, engineering, environmental science, urban planning, and policy studies are particularly encouraged.
Prof. Dr. Wei Xuan
Dr. Yang Yang
Dr. Zhiying Song
Dr. Sarula Chen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- green buildings
- carbon management
- building energy efficiency
- sustainable urban regeneration
- carbon management
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