Evaluating Environmental Performance in Low-Carbon Energy Systems

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7 case studies, developed by PE International for European Copper Institute in 2008 - 2009 to introduce systems thinking into ecodesign:

• Case study 1: environmental impact of the electricity mix
• Case Study 2: Low-Energy House heating system
• Case Study 3: Low Energy House versus Passive House
• Case Study 4: Primary Energy versus Global Warming
• Case Study 5: Investment into higher efficiency motors or wind turbines
• Case Study 6: building new houses for 1 million Euros
• Case Study 7: renovating/improving standard houses for 1 million Euros

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