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Langreo, in the heart of northern Spain’s Asturias region, has a rich history in mining and metallurgy. In recent years, Asturias has been moving away from coal power, significantly affecting its towns and villages.
Currently, Langreo is leading one of Europe’s most ambitious energy and just transition initiatives. The municipality is dedicated to revitalising social, economic, and environmental aspects across neighbourhoods and parishes.
GINNGER is committed to supporting this transition by actively involving local stakeholders in collaborative efforts toward sustainable development to foster the creation of resilient, energy-efficient communities.
6
renovation actions
10
digital solutions
220+
inhabitants involved
The action
A series of renovations aimed at enhancing efficiency and alleviating energy poverty in Ibarruri 9, San Jose (Lada) District and Social Housing, la Bolera, Ciaño.
GINNGER’s role
We will use the co-creation methodology to understand how to carry out future renovations taking into account residents’ preferences.
The action
Implementing architectural measures to help disabled residents in social housing to live independently.
GINNGER’s role
We will use the co-creation methodology to discuss and refine proposed renovation actions based on the specific needs of those involved, identifying best practices for future retrofits.
The action Providing heating through a geothermal and biomass district heating network.
GINNGER’s role
We will work closely with all stakeholders and inform them about current consumption and the benefits of the new measures. We will also share results from our forecasting tool.
The action
Installing solar PV facilities at a primary school and forming an energy community by including end-users from residential and public buildings such as nursing homes and a sports centre.
GINNGER’s role
We will employ two digital tools (RES management and EC tool) to aid in dimensioning, planning, and executing the action, involving all actors through the co-creation methodology. Once established, the GINNGER flexibility marketplace tool will optimise the energy community’s operation.
The action
Implementing circular supply chains to enhance sustainability and resilience in the built environment.
GINNGER’s role
Using digital tools to promote sustainable resource use, we will design circular supply chains to minimise consumption of primary raw materials and reduce waste in the area.
The action
Raising awareness and enhancing citizens’ capacity for participatory processes, considering factors such as social inclusion of at-risk youth, participation of people with disabilities, and promoting independent living for the ageing population.
GINNGER’s role
Thanks to participatory techniques, we will adapt social interventions to prevent social exclusion in participatory processes and improve the quality of life of residents.
Energy Efficiency
Number of improved Energy Performance Contracts (EPC): 100
District Heating and Cooling (DHC) Network
% RES (biomass vs. Geothermal): 40%
Number apartments / buildings: 100
MWh: 5 MWh/y
Reduction GHG emission: 1.2 tCO2/y
Accessibility
Number of buildings/facilities benefiting: 10
Number of users engaged: 20
Energy Poverty
Number of people who considers improved comfort condition at home: 100
Public engagement and co-creation process
Number of actions oriented to improve inclusivity and accessibility rates in the neighbourhoods: 100
Number of actions oriented to reduce energy poverty rates in the neighbourhoods: 100
Number of people participating in co-creation processes: 120.
