Capacity Building Programme
Module 3 – Integrated Spatial and Energy Planning
Where we live, work, do shopping, relax, educate ourselves, are mobile and communicate with each other has a significant influence on how much energy we need and how we can provide it. In other words, the organisation of our spatial and settlement structures has a significant influence on whether and how we can achieve the climate targets.
In this module you will learn about the interrelations between spatial structures and energy demand and supply. After addressing the fundamental connections between spatial structures and energy systems, we will talk about the spatial dimensions of energy consumption and efficiency as well as the spatial dimensions and local potentials of energy provision.
Structure and design of the module
The Module about integrated spatial and energy planning in structured in three units.
(1) In an introductory lecture block, you will learn about the fundamental connections between space and energy. Why is it crucial to deal with spatial aspects when developing energy strategies? How can energy demand be influenced by settlement structures and living patterns? What challenges need to be tackled when considering local energy supply within the municipality’s boundaries?
(2) In the second unit you take a look at the spatial dimension of energy consumption in detail. Using four consumption categories – heating and cooling, electricity, mobility and embodied energy – you will discuss the principles of how energy consumption can be influenced by the design of spatial structures.
(3) Finally, in the third part, the spatial dimension of energy provision is addressed. On the one hand, the spatial implications of different forms of energy provision are discussed, spatial requirements for renewable energy provision are addressed and various energy yields are presented, which can be used as a basis for estimating renewable energy potentials within the municipality.
The implementation of the ISEP-approach in one’s municipal strategy will be also addressed in the workshop series.
Material and methods provided for the module
The module is designed to be held in a setting with about 10 – 25 participants in about 3 hours, whereof 30 minutes are foreseen for questions and discussion in the end of the session. There are lectures in form of presentations as well as group work elements in it.
Unit 1: Introduction and system interrelations
The first part is conceived as a lecture with a duration of about 30 minutes.
You can find the following material in the download section below:
• Presentation slides (English language only)
• Lecture script (English language only)
Alternatively, you can use the pre-recorded video of the lecture.
Unit 2: Spatial dimensions of energy demand
The second part is designed as a group work with a time-frame proposal of 60 minutes. After a short introduction, four thematic fields are discussed in small groups who will present their findings on flipcharts for the plenum.
You can find the following material in the download section below:
• Detailed description of unit and support for the facilitator
• Hand-outs for participants
Unit 3: Spatial dimensions of energy supply
In the final third part, the spatial dimensions of energy supply are presented as a lecture with a duration of about 30 minutes.
You can find the following material in the download section below:
• Presentation slides (English language only)
• Lecture script (English language only)
Alternatively, you can use the pre-recorded video of the lecture.
Further information
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Related literature
• Stoeglehner, G, Neugebauer, G, Erker, S, et al. Integrated Spatial and Energy Planning: Supporting Climate Protection and the Energy Turn with Means of Spatial Planning [Internet]. 1st ed. Springer; 2016. 115 pp. Available from: http://www.springer.com/de/book/9783319318684
• Stoeglehner G, Abart-Heriszt L. Integrated spatial and energy planning in Styria – A role model for local and regional energy transition and climate protection policies. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Reviews. 2022;165. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2022.112587
• Stoeglehner, G. Integrated spatial and energy planning: a means to reach sustainable development goals. Evolutionary and Institutional Economics Review. 2020;17:1-14. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s40844-020-00160-7