Why is the north quarter the first positive energy district in Brussels?

In Brussels, the North Quarter has been selected to become the first positive energy district in the Brussels Capital Region. To achieve this objective, the City of Brussels collaborates in particular with the association Up4North, which is also a partner in the European project, and all the other stakeholders in the district.

How can Brussels shift towards a more circular economic state?

To help Brussels shift towards a more circular economic state, Brussels Environment commissioned a Metabolism of the Brussels Capital Region that reviewed all existing materials in the field, weighed the region’s metabolic balance, and looked at the impact of twelve flows if made circular, studying five of them in detail.

Will Belgium phase out fossil fuels for electricity generation by 2050?

The Belgian Federal Government intends to phase out fossil fuels for electricity generation by 2050. Belgium's offshore wind farms are expected to play an important role in the electricity sector as a source of renewable energy. 2019 period.

What will Belgium achieve by 2030?

By 2030, Belgium aims to raise the renewable energy share in electricity (37.4 %), transport (23.7 %) and heating and cooling (11.3 %). This is

What is the most difficult flow to track in Brussels?

While energy and water data are relatively easy to come by due to built-in metering devices used by grid operators and water suppliers at the source of consumption, the most challenging flow to document and track for a region like Brussels is materials.

Does Belgium have a low carbon economy?

The carbon intensity of Belgium's economy is slightly lower than the EU average and has mirrored the decreasing EU trend closely since 2005. Emissions from energy industries have fell by almost 30 % between 2005 and 2019, with a 2.9 percentage point reduction for total emissions.