In this session, we examine how climate change impacts heating, cooling, and electricity demands in urban environments. The focus is on understanding how changing climate conditions, such as rising temperatures, solar irradiance, and wind patterns, influence energy consumption and production in cities. By optimizing energy supply systems, improving thermal efficiency, and integrating renewable energy sources, this session aims to explore effective strategies to meet evolving urban energy needs.

Key Topics including:

• The relationship between ambient temperature, solar irradiance, and energy demand in cities.
• Optimization of heating, cooling, and electricity supply systems in a changing climate.
• Renewable energy integration for sustainable energy production and consumption in urban areas.
• The influence of urban design and climate on energy demand for residential, commercial, and industrial functions.

This session focuses on energy-efficient solutions for cooling urban buildings. It highlights passive cooling methods, innovative building materials, and smart technologies to create cool and clean urban environments. It includes strategies for reducing energy consumption, mitigating the effects of urban heat islands, and improving air quality. Emphasis is placed on how these solutions contribute to climate resilience and urban thermal comfort.

Key Topics including:

• Passive cooling techniques for energy-efficient urban buildings.
• Use of innovative materials and technologies to reduce energy use and enhance comfort.
• The role of building design in reducing the impact of urban heat islands.
• Improving indoor air quality and thermal comfort through energy-efficient cooling solutions.

This session explores the use of integrated modeling techniques that combine data from energy, climate, and urban infrastructure systems. The goal is to guide urban energy planning towards greater efficiency and resilience. By leveraging models that account for both energy needs and climate factors, this session seeks to provide a comprehensive approach to future-proofing urban energy systems. It includes cross-sector modeling for optimal energy use and resilience, as well as the role of these models in practical urban energy planning.

Key Topics including:

• Integrated energy-climate modeling for urban planning.
• Cross-sector models combining data from energy, climate, and infrastructure.
• Practical applications of integrated models for optimizing urban energy systems.
• Use of modeling tools for future-proofing energy production and consumption in cities.