Positive Energy Districts Projects
The following projects have been suggested for funding in the Positive Energy Districts (PED) Transition Pathway in the DUT Call 2023.
1.1 Energy resilience and energy poverty
RESPED – Enabling Energy Resilience through new energy flexible and affordable PED concepts
RESPED aims to foster sustainable urban economies by leveraging Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) for resilience and affordability. Through urban living labs and cross-country collaboration, it seeks to empower citizens and enhance decision-making for energy poverty reduction.
Project coordinator: Joanneum Research Forschungsgesellschaft Mbh
Participating countries: Austria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Finland, Italy
1.2 Urban regeneration and refurbishments
EDUPED – EDUcational campuses as the drivers for Positive Energy Districts
EDUPED champions the creation of Positive Energy Districts, utilising educational campuses as catalysts for sustainable urban transformation. By harnessing the collective expertise and infrastructure of academic institutions, it aims to establish energy-positive communities through collaborative living labs across Europe.
Project coordinator: Stichting Hoger Beroepsonderwijs Haaglanden
Participating countries: Austria, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, Spain
InterPED – Regenerating Intermediate Territories through Positive Energy Districts
InterPED aims to pioneer Positive Energy Districts in Europe’s diverse ‘intermediate territories,’ targeting ecological transition through inclusive, operational strategies. Over three years, it will engage stakeholders across four countries, co-producing tools for energy transformation, aspiring to set a global benchmark.
Project coordinator: Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Participating countries: Belgium, Italy, Portugal, Romania
PED-JUST – PED-oriented urban regeneration: tailored strategies for JUST energy transition in disadvantaged neighbourhoods
PED-JUST aims to foster climate-neutral cities through equitable urban regeneration. Utiliaing Living Labs, it will craft strategies in Bari, Aalborg, and Wroclaw to mitigate energy transition risks in disadvantaged areas.
Project coordinator: Politecnico Di Bari
Participating countries: Denmark, Italy, Poland
1.3 Enabling systems for local energy transitions: collaboration and sustainable investment
MonuPED – Mainstreaming governance, co-investment and technology solutions for Positive Energy Districts in monument protected areas
MonuPED innovatively harmonises cultural heritage protection with sustainable energy goals in Monument-Protected Areas. It leverages a strategic methodology to overcome regulatory and technical barriers, ensuring energy-efficient and culturally preserved urban spaces.
Project coordinator: Ceske Vysoke Uceni Technicke V Praze
Participating countries: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Iceland, Romania, Slovenia
PED projects addressing multiple Call topics
4A4PEDs – Availability, Accessibility, Affordability, Actionability For Positive Energy Districts (1.1; 1.3)
This project aims to combat energy poverty in Europe by developing a 4A framework model for energy resilience, focusing on Availability, Accessibility, Affordability, and Activation. Through collaboration in living labs and educational partnerships, we strive to implement practical tools and guidelines for sustainable energy use and climate-neutral urban living.
Project coordinator: Accademia Europea Di Bolzano
Participating countries: Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Italy, Netherlands
Co-PED – Community based cultural and social centres as incubators for Positive Energy Districts (1.1; 1.3)
Co-PED innovates financial and organisational models for energy communities, leveraging Social and Cultural Centres (SCCs) to foster sustainable energy practices. It aims to empower communities through cooperative models, engagement, and policy-making for a greener future.
Project coordinator: Trans Europe Halles
Participating countries: Austria, Cyprus, France, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden
GARDEN – Grid-Aware Decarbonization of electricity-driven Neighbourhoods (1.3; 1.2)
GARDEN tackles the integration of solar power, heat pumps, and electric vehicles into local grids, aiming to establish Positive Energy Districts with robust energy management systems. This initiative shows potential to enabling decarbonized neighborhoods, ensuring grid stability and equitable access to clean energy and e-mobility solutions.
Project coordinator: E7 Energie Markt Analyse
Participating countries: Austria, Cyprus, Switzerland, Turkey
NEEDS Repowered – Navigating turbulent waters: RePowering cities in times of crisis (1.1; 1.3; 1.2)
NEEDS Repowered aims to strenghten European PEDs amidst the energy crisis by integrating local sites and showcasing retrofitting technologies. Through collaboration and innovation, it seeks to foster energy efficiency and community resilience.
Project coordinator: Ait Austrian Institute Of Technology
Participating countries: Austria, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Sweden
Pol4PED – Crafting Policies for Positive Energy Districts: A multi-domain perspective and model-based exploration (1.2; 1.3)
Pol4PED champions sustainable urban development by crafting policies for Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) suited to European cities, ensuring technical, economic, and social feasibility. Utilizing an innovative toolbox and multi-city case studies, it strives to accelerate the adoption of PEDs, promoting decarbonized urban landscapes.
Project coordinator: Eidgenossische Materialprufungs- Und Forschungsanstalt
Participating countries: Austria, France, Netherlands, Switzerland
REgENEraTE – REuse for ENergy Exploitation and storage of existing urban Tunnels in Europe (1.2; 1.1)
REGENERATE aims to revolutionize urban energy by repurposing tunnels for renewable energy production and storage, ensuring local energy security and grid stability. By leveraging European cooperation, this project assesses the viability of such transformations through pilot monitoring and numerical models, promising a sustainable and socially inclusive energy future.
Project coordinator: Politecnico Di Torino
Participating countries: Austria, Germany, Italy, Romania
SET-PED – Synergizing Buildings Renovation and Regenerative Urban Furniture to Co-create PED Ecosystem (1.2; 3.1)
SET-PED envisions resilient urban areas, integrating solar PV and recycled batteries into urban furniture. This project aims to foster community well-being and cohesion through sustainable co-creation in positive energy districts.
Project coordinator: Universita Degli Studi Di Catania
Participating countries: Italy, Romania, Sweden