Our expertise
We offer detailed potential studies, simulations, scenario calculations, and technology evaluations. Furthermore, we develop and evaluate policy instruments, devise municipal sustainable energy and climate action plans, and provide consulting and guidance for pilot and model projects. Our target audience includes municipalities, federal states, and the Federal Government as well as consumers, manufacturers, utilities, associations and NGOs.
In addition to state-of-the-art scientific-technological analyses, we strongly promote an approach of communication and transparency based on insights from social sciences and methodology. Thus, we engage in inter- and transdisciplinary research in its most rewarding form. We make a point to include and mobilise existing knowledge and skills for optimal solutions. Interviews, working groups and seminars are among our key work tools.
Our methodologies
- model and scenario calculation
- strategy workshops / communication and mediation
- technology impact assessment
- evaluations
- tool development
Electricity
In future energy supply systems, electricity generation from fossil fuels such as coal and gas as primary energy sources will be increasingly substituted by renewable energy sources. The sectors heat and transport will be increasingly interlinked with the electricity markets. Efficient electricity supply is a key aspect of the Energy Transition.
Heating
More than half of the final energy demand is consumed by heat applications. In consequence, a ‘heat transition’ based on efficiency and renewable energy is paramount. In addition to the heating and cooling of buildings, hot water supply and process heat and cooling are key areas for future optimisation efforts for entire systems.
Policy instruments and scenarios
The development, evaluation and strategic supervision of measures and strategies in politics and business is a key element of our services. This includes novel national and international policy instruments, such as the building efficiency strategy of the Federal Government, or the strategic advancement of support schemes. Consulting for producers, energy suppliers and professional organisations is equally important.
Sufficiency
Sufficiency as a third sustainability strategy focuses on consumer and user behaviour with the goal of decreased absolute resource and energy consumption. ifeu explores and integrates this topic in a number of projects.
Local climate protection
The ambitious national and international climate goals are unattainable without committed efforts on the municipal level. Municipalities plan, regulate, supply, and act as a role model. Thus, they may greatly influence the energy demand of the general public, local businesses and the industry.
Education
Education and information are vital building blocks for a sustainable society. In recognition of this, we have been committed to environmental education in schools, professional development, and the preparation of information materials for many years.
Contact
Dr. Martin Pehnt
PhD, Dipl. Physiker (graduate in physics)
Scientific and Managing Director
+49 (0)6221 4767 0
martin.pehnt@ifeu.de
Lothar Eisenmann
Dipl. Physiker (graduate in physics)
Scientific and Managing Director
+49 (0)6221 4767 0
lothar.eisenmann@ifeu.de