Transitioning to Low-Carbon Residential Heating: The Impacts of Material-Related Emissions.

ABSTRACT: To achieve climate neutrality, future urban heating systems will need to use a variety of low-carbon heating technologies. The transition toward low-carbon heating technologies necessitates a complete restructuring of the heating system, with significant associated material requirements. However, little research has been done into the quantity and environmental impact of the required materials for this system change. We analyzed the material demand and the environmental impact of the transition toward low-carbon heating in the Netherlands across three scenarios based on the local availability and capacity for sources of low-carbon heat. A wide range of materials are included, covering aggregates, construction materials, metals, plastics, and critical materials. We find that while the Dutch

SUBMITTER: Verhagen TJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9228087 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature