White Paper – Reference Framework for Positive Energy Districts and Neighbourhoods

As an example, the energy flexibility function in the PED Reference Framework is closely linked to the flexibility concept defined in the implementation plan of SET Plan Action 4 (“Increase the resilience and security of the energy system"). [...] They require integration of different systems and infrastructures and interaction between buildings, the users and the regional energy, mobility and ICT systems, while securing the energy supply and a good life for all in line with social, economic and environmental sustainability.” 3.2.3 Additional description of the PED framework and its functions The three main functions, the target, guiding pr. [...] 5 Feedback and key lessons from national consultations 5.1 General remarks on PED Reference Framework Accelerating the climate and energy transition is the main objective, regardless of the starting point According to several pieces of feedback in the consultation process, the most important aim of the PED Programme is to accelerate the climate and energy transition, regardless of the starting poi. [...] In particular, the combination of the increasing complexity of urban systems, the interweaving of networks and the expected effects of climate change increase the vulnerability of cities. [...] However, energy autonomy on city scale is not the aim of the PED programme if this contradicts the guiding principles of cost efficiency and affordability, and gets into the way of the flexibility dimension of urban districts in the (renewable) regional energy system.