Capacity Building Programme
Module 3 – Integrated Spatial and Energy Planning

The Module about integrated spatial and energy planning is 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 does energy demand relate to 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 detailed look at the spatial dimension of energy consumption. Using four end-use categories – heating and cooling, electricity, mobility, and embodied energy – you will learn 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 supply is addressed. On the one hand, the spatial implications of different forms of energy supply are discussed, spatial requirements for renewable energy supply are addressed, and various commonly applicable key performance figures for energy supply technologies are presented, which can be used as a basis for estimating renewable energy potentials within the municipality.

Further, the concrete implementation of the ISEP-approach in the formulation of clean energy transition strategies of municipalities will be addressed in the workshop series.