Session

As cities lead the energy transition, understanding how investments in renewable and decentralized energy systems generate local economic, environmental, and social value becomes crucial. This track examines the valuation, financing, and policy dimensions of urban energy systems, exploring how market mechanisms, financial models, and spatial-economic tools can inform evidence-based decision-making. Key topics include economic appraisal methods such as cost-benefit analysis, the role of Renewable Energy Communities in fostering innovation, and the use of decision support systems to evaluate policy scenarios. The track also addresses real estate market dynamics, property value impacts, and how sector coupling and smart grids enhance territorial resilience, providing insights into how local economies can effectively support and benefit from the energy transition.

Presentations:

• 035 Giussani Fabio, The CoolST Project - Adapting to Climate Change Impact: Crafting South Tyrol's Cooling Future for Energy Resilience

• 076 Tsao Tsu Ning, Do Energy Conservation Workshops Help Households Save Energy? Experimental Evidence from Urban Apartment Communities

• 089 Caldera Matteo, Hourly Energy Model of Residential Health Care Facilities for their Assessment in Renewable Energy Communities

• 151 Corti Franco, Digital Twins for Positive Energy Districts (PEDs): a decision-support model for energy planning in urban areas