How to achieve energy efficiency and sustainability of large ships: a new tool to optimize the operation of on-board diesel generators

A Comparative Study on Discrepancies in Residential Building Energy Performance Certification in a Mediterranean Context

“…In recent decades, global discussions have increasingly focused on regulations aimed at reducing energy consumption and improving energy efficiency in buildings [1][2][3] and high intensity economic sectors [4][5][6]. The urgency of these discussions is underscored by the fact that in Europe, buildings alone account for 40% of total energy consumption [7][8][9], with heating, cooling, and domestic hot water contributing up to 80% of this usage [10][11][12][13].…”

Socio-Economic Barriers to Adopting Energy-Saving Bioclimatic Strategies in a Mediterranean Sustainable Real Estate Setting: A Quantitative Analysis of Resident Perspectives

“…Industries that have a significant impact on the environment, including the iron and steel sector and the cement business utilizing biomass, have been subject to notable and rigorous regulations [10][11][12][13]. Similarly, similar approaches to successfully reduce and limit pollution emissions across multiple infrastructure sectors are also being carefully considered and evaluated [14][15][16][17], including transportation systems [18][19][20], and residential communities [21][22][23]. The strategic and essential deployment of hydrogen as a versatile energy vector is increasingly acknowledged as a key approach for the overall and thorough decarbonization of all sectors, serving as a solution and a feasible alternative to minimize the dependence on fossil fuels [24][25][26].…”