A framework to analyze inclusion in smart energy city development
The case of Smart City Amsterdam
Negar Noori ( Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam)
Thomas Hoppe (University of Twente)
Isabelle van der Werf (Student TU Delft)
M.F.W.H.A. Janssen (TU Delft - Engineering, Systems and Services)
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Abstract
In response to unprecedented global urbanization, the smart city concept has emerged, leveraging ICT to enhance municipal efficiency and improve the quality of urban life. The concept of smart energy city (SEC) is closely related to smart cities, however, energy system development in a smart city context is often found eluding certain segments of society, which calls for more attention to inclusion in SEC development. In this paper, the research question is: How can inclusion be effectively integrated into a framework of SEC design? A framework is developed comprising three key principles - energy conservation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. These principles are aligned with collaboration among stakeholders, smart energy solutions applications, and integration of these solutions. The framework is illustrated using two real-world cases of demonstration projects in the City of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The paper concludes by presenting several strategies for fostering inclusion in SEC development. They pertain to including utilization of the framework as a guideline to promote inclusion, establishing a clear understanding of inclusion, and involving all relevant stakeholders, including citizens' rights from the project's inception, and fostering transparency regarding the objectives, interests, and individual stakeholders' value.
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