Table 1 Overview of themes discussed in the different events
From: Exploring energy citizenship in the urban heating system with the ‘Walking with Energy’ methodology
Event | Technology in focus | Theme discussed | |
|---|---|---|---|
Recurring themes | Unique themes | ||
Walk through waste facility | Energy-from-waste facility | Emissions Waste volume and overconsumption Plastic waste Recycling—landfill Monopoly | Energy invisibility Circular economy |
Heat exchanger | Waste-to-heat facilities Heat pump District heating | Heating/cooling systems Security/reliability of the system Monopoly and lock-in effects district heating (DH) Waste incineration Pricing DH | Practical issues of how the heating system works Problems occurring in the heating system Fossil vs renewables Passive house |
Language café | Radiators Diesel, oil, and wood burner Solar panels | Heating/cooling systems | Different heating and cooling practices Indoor temperature Climate and heating systems Sweden vs place of birth |
Virtual walk | Waste-to-heat facilities Heat pump | Emissions Waste volume and overconsumption Plastic waste Recycling—landfill Waste incineration | Different heating technology Behaviour, attitudes Energy poverty |