No. 10 (2025): Preparing Dutch Homes for Energy Transition | A+BE | Architecture and the Built Environment

PhD thesis Prateek Wahi

Prateek Wahi

330 Pages

ISBN 978-94-6384-767-4

Published: 2025-04-13

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71690/abe.2025.10

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Preparing Dutch Homes for Energy Transition A Decision Support Framework for Renovating Existing Dutch Dwellings for Lower Temperature District Heating

Prateek Wahi
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Recent geopolitical events have driven a sharp rise in gas prices, making it increasingly difficult for households to heat their homes affordably and comfortably. Additionally, the environmental consequences of fossil fuel-based heating underscore the urgency of transitioning to more sustainable alternatives. In response, the Dutch government has set an ambitious target to eliminate natural gas heating in 1.5 million homes by 2030, emphasising the need for viable solutions. District...