The Global Environment Centre Foundation (GEC) is an entity that supports the UNEP’s International Environmental Technology Centre (IETC), based in Japan.
Heat pumps
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Knowledge partnerKnowledge partnerCountry of registrationJapanRelation to CTCNNetwork MemberKnowledge PartnerSector(s) of expertiseRenewable energyEnergy efficiencyForestryTransportWaste management
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This report highlights two underutilized but fully implementable technologies that efficiently integrate heat and electricity systems, provide flexibility and enhance energy security. It examines what restricts co‑generation and efficient district heating and cooling systems that can help de-carbonize the energy system.
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Demonstration of how the building integrates the various technologies in solar thermal, electricity and ground source heat pump, etc,
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Demonstration of the ecological aspect of this zero-energy high-rise office building (Netherlands).
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Demonstration of the ecological aspect of the 50 buildings newly built in the eco-district Llevant of Viladecans (Spain)
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An overall policy and recommendations for low energy buildings in China.
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The China National Engineering Research Center for Human Settlements (CNERCHS) is carrying out a REEEP project "Promoting low energy building program in China". This project supports the development of a strategy for the sustainable development of the energy consumption in the construction industry in China.
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Demonstration of the building ecological aspect - as its overall energy consumption is only 25% of traditional buildings, and renewable energy utilization rate is 60%.