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"Methodology for Energy Efficiency Assessment in the Transport Sector for Smart Cities"

20/05/2015
4th International Conference on Smart Cities and Green ICT Systems - Lisboa - Portugal

Our partner TUT presented during International Conference on Smart Cities and Green ICT Systems, (Smart Greens 2015) the paper "Methodology for energy efficiency assessment in the transport sector for smart cities"

Abstract: To measure the impact of transport projects in smart cities can be expensive and time-consuming. One challenge in measuring the effect of these projects is that impacts are poorly quantified or are not always immediately tangible. Due to transport projects nature, it is often difficult to show results in short term because much of the effort is invested in changing attitudes and behaviour on the mobility choices of city inhabitants. This paper presents a methodology that was developed to evaluate and define city transport projects for increasing energy efficiency. The main objective of this methodology is to help city authorities to improve the energy efficiency of the city by defining strategies and taking actions in the transportation domain. In order to define it, a review of current methodologies for measuring the impact of energy efficiency projects was performed. The defined energy efficiency methodology provides standard structure to the evaluation process, making sure that each project is being evaluated against its own goals and as detailed as it is required to the level of investment. An implementation in a smart city of the first step of this methodology is included in order to evaluate the implementation phase of the defined process. Maria Fernanda Mantilla, Angelica Nieto, Jose L. Martinez Lastra, Elli Kotakorpi, "Methodology for energy efficiency assessment in the transport sector for smart cities" in 4th International Conference on Smart Cities and Green ICT Systems, (Smart Greens 2015), May 2015, pp. 72-77.

"Definition of Key Performance Indicators for Energy Efficient Assessment in the Transport Sector"

20/05/2015
4th International Conference on Smart Cities and Green ICT Systems - Lisboa - Portugal

Our partner TUT presented during International Conference on Smart Cities and Green ICT Systems, (Smart Greens 2015) the paper "Definition of Key Performance Indicators for Energy Efficient Assessment in the Transport Sector"

Abstract: The transport sector is constantly growing as well as its complexity and energy consumption. One way to reduce the involvement and the volume of data to evaluate and monitor the energy efficiency of the sector for cities authorities is by using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). This paper describes a set of KPIs to measure and track energy efficiency in the transport sector. The KPIs that are summarized in this paper were identified based on a literature review of mobility projects/strategies/policies that had been implemented in cities around the world. Future applications, which are presented at the end of this article, will give a better understanding of the systems and its components. Maria Fernanda Mantilla, Angelica Nieto, Jose L. Martinez Lastra, "Definition of Key Performance Indicators for Energy Efficient Assessment in the Transport Sector" in 4th International Conference on Smart Cities and Green ICT Systems, (Smart Greens 2015), May 2015, pp. 78-82.

"Parameters Affecting the Energy Performance of the Transport Sector in Smart Cities"

20/05/2015
4th International Conference on Smart Cities and Green ICT Systems - Lisboa - Portugal

Our partner TUT presented during International Conference on Smart Cities and Green ICT Systems, (Smart Greens 2015) the paper "Parameters Affecting the Energy Performance of the Transport Sector in Smart Cities"

Abstract: The energy requirements of cities’ inhabitants have grown during the last decade. Recent studies justify the necessity of reducing the energy consumption/emissions in cities. The present paper gives an overview of the factors affecting the energy consumption of the citizens based on studies conducted in cities across the globe. The studies cover all the factors that affect citizens’ mobility choice that at the end, affects in the same way their final energy consumption. The results of the review are being used to support authorities in mobility decisions in order to achieve a sustainable transport sector in smart cities. Maria Fernanda Mantilla, Angelica Nieto, Jose L. Martinez Lastra, "Parameters Affecting the Energy Performance of the Transport Sector in Smart Cities", in 4th International Conference on Smart Cities and Green ICT Systems, (Smart Greens 2015), May 2015, pp. 83-88.

1st MyWay Collaboration Workshop

20/05/2015
Fraunhofer FORUM Berlin Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Str 2, 10178 Berlin

Integrated personal mobility solutions leveraging enhanced mobile user services, facilitating personalised seamless integration of public and private modes, promoting the use of cleaner means of transport and making the travelling experience easier and more comfortable are an essential component for developing European Smart Cities. A number of RTD projects part-funded under FP7 are addressing these themes, which are also promi-nent within the H2020 work plan.

Organised by the MyWay FP7 project, the 1st Collaboration Workshop planned in Berlin on 20 May brings together the interests of a number of projects addressing this RTD area including, in addition to MyWay: MoveUS (608885), STREETLIFE (608991), MoveSmart (609026), Petra (609042), Simpli-City (318201) and TEAM (318621). The workshop aims at enabling the exchange of information about ongoing activities and developments in the participating projects, and at providing an information sharing platform that will help dis-semination and enhancement of results at individual project level as well as facilitate po-tential future synergies and inputs at program level.

2º Workshop: Eficiencia Energética

17/04/2015
EMT Premises / Madrid / Spain

Objetivos
Metodología para el cálculo de eficiencia energética y huella de carbono
Calculador de eficiencia energética

Energy Efficiecy Workshop

27/03/2015
Tampere city offices / Finland

Objectives.
Methodology Benchmarking for energy efficiency and carbon footprint assessment.
Energy efficiency calculator.

1st Worshop: Evaluation of Living Labs Processes and City Services

09/01/2015
Tampere city offices

Objectives of the project.
Evaluation of the Living Lab processes.
Tampere City Services:
- Multimodal-Journey planner
- Estimation of Consumption (CO2 and/or Energy)
- User tailored incentive-based visualization of Journey Options.
- Location of Parking Places.

1er Workshop: Evaluación de Servicios y Procesos de los Living Labs

11/12/2014
EMT Premises

Objetivos del Proyecto
Evaluación de los procesos de los Living Labs.
Especificaciones de los Servicios del piloto de Madrid:
- Priorización inteligente de Autobuses
- Enrutado inteligente de Peatones (Información multimodal)
- Cruce inteligente para Peatones
- Enrutado Eco-Eficiente

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