Sustainable Energy Technologies for Transition to Energy Positive Buildings

Dear Colleagues, 

The design and construction of new buildings or the retrofitting of existing buildings as zero-emission, energy-positive houses in sustainable green neighborhoods is a priority of the European Green Deal initiative of the European Commission with the goal of full decarbonization by 2050. This transition is supported by two closely linked components. The first is designing and constructing new buildings and retrofitting existing buildings with reduced embodied emissions to increase the energy efficiency of their operation. Second is a transition to energy-positive buildings (producing electricity, covering their heating and cooling needs, and contributing to energy grid stability) with sustainable, renewable energy technologies. A greater range of viable zero emission technologies; effective building designs, including those that are adapted to their local environments (bioclimatic architecture conditions); and new concepts like “living labs” allow for the creation of green neighborhoods with additional urban functionalities (e.g., shared EV charging facilities). These neighborhoods have the potential to support citizens, as energy users, in applying innovative ICT in order to optimize energy consumption. This Special Issue welcomes review papers, original research, and case studies dealing with applications of zero emission technologies, effective building designs, and energy efficiency improvements. 

Dr. Tatjana Vilutienė
Prof. Dr. Violeta Motuzienė
Guest Editors

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