Mainstreaming governance, co-investment and technology solutions for energy-positive neighbourhoods in listed buildings

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MonuPED is dedicated to the challenge of realising Plus-Energy Districts (PEDs) in listed urban areas. The aim is to reconcile energy, economic and heritage conservation requirements. The project identifies and addresses key hurdles such as complex ownership structures, regulatory barriers and a lack of investment models. Viable solutions are to be developed with the help of city-specific analyses, practical examples (e.g. from Leipzig) and transferable tools and guidelines. In this way, MonuPED contributes to the sustainable transformation of historic neighbourhoods.

Acronym

MonuPED

Project running time

01/01/2025 - 31/12/2027

Projectbudget in EUR

389.000

This project has been funded by the following country funding Agencies: Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG); Technology Agency of the Czech Republic (TA CR); the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection; Rannís - Icelandic Centre for Research; Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding (UEFISCDI) Romania; Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency (ARIS), under the Driving Urban Transitions Partnership, which has been co-funded by the European Commission.

MonuPED addresses the urgent challenge of creating plus-energy neighbourhoods (PEDs) in listed areas. It recognises the conflict between the urban energy transition, the economic interests of building owners and the need to protect cultural heritage.

Building on the experience of several projects, the consortium aims to identify and overcome the many obstacles to the development of PEDs in listed areas. These include an often complex ownership structure, regulatory restrictions, complicated planning processes, lack of investment frameworks and technical complexity. MonuPED is aimed at a broad audience, including municipal, state and national authorities, owners and citizens.

The methodology combines universal and city-specific research and strategy development, including mapping challenges, analysing ongoing PED initiatives and developing practical tools and guidelines for the stakeholders involved. This leads to tangible results within the consortium that are transferable to other cities and countries. These include the identification of quantifiable criteria for heritage protection, optimised planning processes, online resources for information and planning, and investment plans.

Examples such as the Thermal Precision Profiling Tool in the Leipzig cotton mill are intended to illustrate successful solutions. By harmonising heritage protection with sustainable energy practices, the project aims to contribute to a more energy-efficient and culturally enriched urban landscape.