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Evaluation of district heating potential at the territorial scale: validation of the BRUSA model

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  • Monzani, Chiara
  • Cerino Abdin, Giulio
  • Poggio, Alberto
  • Montanari, Giulia

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The study presents the BRUSA model, a scalable and replicable tool for estimating the annual heat demand of larger residential buildings stock using national census data. Unlike traditional bottom-up models, it calculates energy demand at the individual building level without relying on archetypes. The model incorporates specific details about building geometry, wall construction, heating systems and energy performance assumptions based on building construction periods and applicable regulations. This methodology ensures a simple yet efficient representation of energy demand, making large-scale energy planning more practical.

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  • Monzani, Chiara & Cerino Abdin, Giulio & Poggio, Alberto & Montanari, Giulia, 2025. "Evaluation of district heating potential at the territorial scale: validation of the BRUSA model," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 330(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:330:y:2025:i:c:s0360544225024703
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2025.136828
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