The Korean New Green Deal sets aside USD 15.3 billion for Zero Energy Public Buildings by 2025. Schools are a specific target, including the remodelling of old school buildings, so that they become energy efficient and run on solar power.
In this study, Energy Modelling Lab analysed the impacts of changing the energy supply in South Korea’s school buildings. The analysis focused on three areas: greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution and health, and the economic consequences.
The study compares the current energy supply of school buildings with efficient buildings supplied by solar power.
Each of the three focus areas was assessed in turn, giving a combined picture of the benefits and costs of the programme.
The results inform the discussion on how public building programmes can support climate, air quality and health goals in South Korea.
Client: Not applicable
EML team: Till ben Brahim
Duration: March 2021 to May 2021