System Dynamics(SD) is discussed in Chapter 18 along with future ICT projects for energy usage. Based on the readings and your research investigate the application of SD in an energy resource field. Discuss the field, model and implementation in your submission.
Your paper should be approximately 500 words and demonstrate proper APA formatting and style. You need to include a cover page to include your name, assignment title, and page number in the running header of each page. Your paper should include a minimum of two references from your unit readings and assigned research; the sources should be appropriately cited throughout your paper and in your reference list. Use meaningful section headings to clarify the organization and readability of your paper.
ITS 832
Chapter 18
◦ Sustainable Urban Development, Governance and
Policy: A Comparative Overview of EU Policies and
Projects
◦ Information Technology in a Global Economy
Overview
•
Introduction and Background
• Case Studies – Energy Efficiency
• Integrating Energy Efficiency and Urban Sustainability
• The Dutch Kadaster
• The Solar Atlas of Berlin
• The Sicilian “Carta del Sole”
•
Policy Implications
for the Future
• Conclusions
Introduction and Background
• Sustainable urban governance
• How can IT encourage sustainable urban development?
• Many previous projects were monolithic
• Technical controls OR
• Technical sensors
• EU’s 2007 Energy Policy
• Combat climate change
• Limit EU’s vulnerability to imported hydrocarbons
• Promote growth and jobs
• Multiple projects that incorporate measurement and control
ICT Enablers of Energy Efficiency
Case Study 1
• Integrating Energy Efficiency and Urban Sustainability
• Northern Europe
• Strong commitment to green energy and sustainability
• Especially Finland
• Amsterdam Sustainability Index (ASI)
• Metrics to measure urban sustainability and energy efficiency
• ASI metrics
• Energy savings
• Mobility and air quality
• Sustainable innovative economy
• Materials and consumers
Case Study 2
• The Dutch Kadaster
• Land Registry and Mapping Agency
• Priority in planning
• 50% of Netherlands land area is below sea level
• Concern over rising sea levels make land use planning critical
• Energy Performance Building Directive (EPBD)
• Requires energy label for all construction, sale, rental
◦ transactions
• Goal is to reduce energy use of all properties
Case Study 3
• The Solar Atlas of Berlin
• Goal is to increase efficient use of energy
• Main objectives
• Display locations of existing solar installations
• Visualize potential of the solar industry
• Highlight rooftops suitable for solar panels
• Overall goal is to best utilize solar power
• 3D modeling helps in visualizing data
Case Study 4
• The Sicilian ‘Carta del Sole’
• In English: ‘Facing the Sun’
• Southern Europe generally lags when pursuing efficient
sustainable energy
• Sicily has generally been a difficult place to implement energy
policy
• Slow for residents to adopt solar energy
• However, the most modern solar power production facility in Europe
is based here
• Challenge is to increase public support for alternative energy
sources
Policy Implications
Systems Dynamics Performance
Management
Conclusions
• Shared successful project characteristics
• Strong municipal vision
• Focused effort to improve transport sustainability
• Dynamic approach to impact modeling
• Integrated e-government systems
• Policy implications
• Cadastral data provides solid predictive summary data
• Interinstitutional cooperation is crucial for stakeholder
engagement