The use of natural gas and geothermal energy in school units. Greece: A case study

Economou, A

dc.contributor.author	Economou, A	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T02:14:50Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T02:14:50Z
dc.date.issued	2012	en
dc.identifier.issn	13640321	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/30143
dc.subject	Natural gas and geothermal energy in school units	en
dc.subject	Renewable energy sources	en
dc.subject.other	Economic and environmental benefits	en
dc.subject.other	Energy source	en
dc.subject.other	Geothermal potential	en
dc.subject.other	High demand	en
dc.subject.other	In-buildings	en
dc.subject.other	Natural gas networks	en
dc.subject.other	Renewable energy sources	en
dc.subject.other	Carbon dioxide	en
dc.subject.other	Energy utilization	en
dc.subject.other	Gases	en
dc.subject.other	Natural gas	en
dc.subject.other	Natural gas deposits	en
dc.subject.other	Natural resources	en
dc.subject.other	Renewable energy resources	en
dc.subject.other	Geothermal energy	en
dc.title	The use of natural gas and geothermal energy in school units. Greece: A case study	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.1016/j.rser.2011.10.009	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2011.10.009	en
heal.publicationDate	2012	en
heal.abstract	The ever-increasing degradation of the environment along with high demands for energy consumption in buildings has prompted many countries to use other energy sources such as natural gas and geothermal energy instead of oil. This study refers to the use of natural gas in school units in Greece. More specifically, it focuses on school units that are connected to the natural gas network and on the economic and environmental benefits arising from this. In this context, the advantages and disadvantages in using natural gas are compared with those resulting from the use of geothermal energy. In areas which have a significant geothermal potential, the choice of geothermal heating and cooling of large school units is the best solution, but this however does not apply to all areas. Clearly, the development of geothermal energy in school units is still in pilot stage. However, the use of natural gas in school units has been rising over the last decade and it has already contributed to some extent towards the reduction of carbon dioxide and towards saving natural resources. Thus, the survey shows clear advantages in using natural gas and in plans to extend its use to other school units. © 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.	en
heal.journalName	Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.1016/j.rser.2011.10.009	en
dc.identifier.volume	16	en
dc.identifier.issue	2	en
dc.identifier.spage	1317	en
dc.identifier.epage	1322	en