Energy optimisation
Electrification and the transition to a sustainable energy system are placing new demands on society. There are many challenges: power shortages in the grids, rising energy costs, increased load from electrification, and the need to reduce emissions while maintaining living standards. Meeting climate targets and managing power peaks requires both technical solutions and behavioral changes.
RISE helps property owners, industry, municipalities and energy companies navigate the energy transition. Through certification, testing and development of new technical solutions, system analyses and support in policy development, RISE enables cost-effective energy savings that contribute to both climate goals and increased system flexibility.
Services in energy optimisation
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Certifierad Energiexpert
I princip alla landets bostäder ska energideklareras. Energideklarationer är ett kvitto på att byggnaden uppfyller gällande regler om effektiv energianvändning och god inomhusmiljö och denna ska upprättas av en Certifierad Energiexpert. Kompetensen ska styrkas genom ett certifikat enligt Boverkets …
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Certification of energy review
Companies with energy consumption above certain levels are legally required to conduct energy reviews. For companies with a third-party certified environmental management system according to ISO 14001 or ISO 50001, there is the possibility to conduct the energy review themselves provided som certai…
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Certification of Energy Management Systems - ISO 50001
Working with the organization's energy performance is a powerful tool to enhance energy efficiency for the business and reduce energy costs. The energy management system constitutes a stable foundation for continuously improving performance over time.
Articles and blog posts on energy optimisation
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Making the housing stock more energy efficient
A more energy efficient housing stock is an important element for achieving climate goals. But carrying out the necessary renovations is not without problems – it often leads to higher rents, which means that the measures can clash with other goals, such as social sustainability.
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Major gains with energy-efficient mixer taps
Energy-efficient mixer taps can reduce domestic hot water consumption by almost thirty percent. Something that saves water, energy and money. However, it is important that the manufacturer can show that this holds true. RISE has helped Gustavsberg to certify the energy efficiency of two series of m…
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Heat pumps can bring flexibility to the energy system
European households are rapidly phasing out fossil fuel heating, and one of the key pieces of the puzzle is heat pump technology. In Sweden, the technology is already being used in record numbers of homes. Heat pumps are also a way to create more flexibility in electricity use – something that an e…
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Collaboration enables better quality with less use of resources
Mälarenergi's district heating system is at the centre of attention, with data analysis and collaboration being used to develop an AI-powered production control method. The aim is to reduce energy consumption while ensuring the correct temperature is delivered to customers.
Projects in energy optimisation
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HeatMineDH
HeatMineDH aims to develop business cases and investment plans for the incorporation of low-grade heat sources into high temperature district heating networks.
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Enough?!
In order to reach energy- and climate goals, we need to understand and apply “sufficiency” – a concept that takes needs, social justice, and planetary boundaries into consideration. But it is difficult for both individuals and organizations to understand what sufficiency is.
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SLAV
RISE undersökte alla aspekter på uppkopplade värmepumpar som leverera stödtjänster för att hjälpa elsystemet. Vi visar på hinder i värmepumpen, på elmarknaden och med kommunikationen, samt risker med cybersäkerhet. Samtidigt finns en mycket stor potential och vi visar att värmepumpar går att styra …
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MVR4G-DRY
By applying groundbreaking heat pump technology to one of the most energy-intensive drying processes, industries can drastically reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. This innovation paves the way for greener manufacturing methods, enabling companies to adapt to climate targets while achi…
Why RISE
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Certification and verification
– independent quality assurance by energy experts, energy mapping, and energy-efficient products in accordance with applicable building regulations and standards 02
Pilot projects and demo environments
– testing and developing energy communities, low-temperature district heating, and flexibility solutions in real environments together with real estate companies, municipalities, and energy companies 03
Data analysis and AI solutions
– creating algorithms to optimize district heating production, identify customer segments for targeted communication, and enable smarter electricity consumption 04
System modeling and forecasting
– providing tools to understand complex relationships in the energy system and estimate future electricity and power needs as a basis for decision-making on grid reinforcement and urban planning 05
User perspective and policy support
– evaluates new policy instruments, supports property owners with behavioural changes and ensures that energy efficiency measures are balanced against social sustainabilityRelevant areas for you
Climate adaptation
Torrential rain flooding basements, heat waves creating unhealthy indoor environments, rising sea levels threatening coastal properties – extreme wea…
Construction
The construction industry is facing major changes. The Swedish National Board of Housing, Building and Planning's new building regulations from July …
Manufacturing and production conversion
Swedish industry is facing a major transition, with ever-increasing demands for sustainability, efficiency, and competitiveness. At the same time, di…
Circular transition
New EU directives and changing customer demands are prompting companies to adopt circular business models, but this transition is complex. Challenges…
Built environment
Cities and communities are facing a complex transition where climate goals, social sustainability and economic development must go hand in hand. For …