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A supporting method for selecting cost-optimal energy retrofit policies for residential buildings at the urban scale

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  • Delmastro, Chiara
  • Mutani, Guglielmina
  • Corgnati, Stefano Paolo

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Nowadays, in Europe, the main challenge is not only the construction of new high performing buildings, but also the promotion of proper retrofit actions on existing buildings. In the on-going transition towards low carbon cities, tools to support local municipalities are fundamental.

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  • Delmastro, Chiara & Mutani, Guglielmina & Corgnati, Stefano Paolo, 2016. "A supporting method for selecting cost-optimal energy retrofit policies for residential buildings at the urban scale," Energy Policy, Elsevier, vol. 99(C), pages 42-56.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:enepol:v:99:y:2016:i:c:p:42-56
    DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2016.09.051
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