On behalf of the Climate and Energy Fund, the ITA is further developing a model that enables a detail-oriented assessment of the maturity of innovations for climate-neutral cities.
About
Michael Ornetzeder holds a postdoctoral lecturing qualification in science and technology studies. His main research interest is in the field of sustainable technological development.
Education
Born in 1965, he grew up in Salzburg and studied sociology and geography at the University of Vienna (Diploma 1992). In his doctoral thesis he studied the historical development of solar energy technology in the US (PhD 1998). In 2010 he qualified as a university lecturer in science and technology studies at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences in Vienna.
Experience
From 1990 to 1997 Michael Ornetzeder was a member and a scientific project manager at the Centre of Appropriate Technology (GrAT) at the Technical University of Vienna. From 1998 to 2007 he worked as a project manager and head of department at the Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI), Vienna. Between 2004 and 2005 he was also a research fellow at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Laxenburg. Currently he is a lecturer at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences and at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria. Since 2007 he has been a research associate of the ITA in the field of technology and sustainability. In his work he focuses on sustainable technology development, sociology of technology and innovation, as well as participatory and constructive TA.
TA Projects
Publications
His list of publications includes numerous journal papers and book chapters, most recently with a thematic focus on sustainable energy technology and transition research.
Refereed Contributions
Refereed Contributions
- (2023). Technical Summary. In C. AGörg, Madner, V., Muhar, A., Novy, A., Posch, A., Steininger, K. W., & Eigner, E. (Eds.), APCC Special Report: Strukturen für ein klimafreundliches Leben (pp. 105-170). Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer Spectrum. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/978-3-662-66497-1_4?pdf=chapter%20toc.
- (2023). Technische Zusammenfassung. In C. AGörg, Madner, V., Muhar, A., Novy, A., Posch, A., Steininger, K. W., & Eigner, E. (Eds.), APCC Special Report: Strukturen für ein klimafreundliches Leben (pp. 35-104). Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer Spectrum. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/978-3-662-66497-1_3?pdf=chapter%20toc.
- (2023). Zusammenfassung für Entscheidungstragende. In C. Görg, Madner, V., Muhar, A., Novy, A., Posch, A., Steininger, K. W., & Eigner, E. (Eds.), APCC Special Report: Strukturen für ein klimafreundliches Leben (pp. 1-17). Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer Spectrum. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/978-3-662-66497-1_1?pdf=chapter%20toc.
- (2023). Summary for Policy Makers. In C. Görg, Madner, V., Muhar, A., Novy, A., Posch, A., Steininger, K. W., & Aigner, E. (Eds.), APCC Special Report: Strukturen für ein klimafreundliches Leben (pp. 19-33). Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer Spectrum. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/978-3-662-66497-1_2?pdf=chapter%20toc.
- (2023). Theorien des Wandels und der Gestaltung von Strukturen: Innovationsperspektive (Kapitel 26). In C. Görg, Madner, V., Muhar, A., Novy, A., Posch, A., Steininger, K. W., & Eigner, E. (Eds.), APCC Special Report: Strukturen für ein klimafreundliches Leben (pp. 663-674). Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer Spectrum. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/978-3-662-66497-1_30?pdf=chapter%20toc.
- (2023). Theorien des Wandels und der Gestaltung von Strukturen (Kapitel 24). In C. Görg, Madner, V., Muhar, A., Novy, A., Posch, A., Steininger, K. W., & Aigner, E. (Eds.), APCC Special Report: Strukturen für ein klimafreundliches Leben (pp. 651-652). Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer Spectrum. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/978-3-662-66497-1_28?pdf=chapter%20toc.
- (2023). Integrierte Perspektiven auf Strukturbedingungen (Kapitel 10). In C. Görg, Madner, V., Muhar, A., Novy, A., Posch, A., Steininger, K. W., & Aigner, E. (Eds.), APCC Special Report: Strukturen für ein klimafreundliches Leben (pp. 347-349). Berlin/Heidelberg: Springer Spectrum. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/978-3-662-66497-1_14?pdf=chapter%20toc.
- (2023). Navigating missions: experiences from a long-term R&I programme to transform the building sector in Austria. Sci Publ Policy, 2023, 1-13. doi:10.1093/scipol/scad055.
- (2022). An agenda for future Social Sciences and Humanities research on energy efficiency: 100 priority research questions. Humanities &Amp; Social Sciences Communications, 9, 18. doi:10.1057/s41599-022-01243-z.
- (2022). The Learning City: Temporary Housing Projects as Urban Niches for Sustainability Experiments. Sustainability. 2022, 14(9), 1-19. doi:10.3390/su14095198.
- (2020). Amplified socio-technical problems in converging infrastructures. A novel topic for technology assessment. Tatup - Zeitschrift Für Technikfolgenabschätzung In Theorie Und Praxis, 29, 11-16. doi:10.14512/tatup.29.2.11.
- (2020). Sector coupling of renewable energy in an experimental setting. Findings from a smart energy pilot project in Austria. Tatup - Zeitschrift Für Technikfolgenabschätzung In Theorie Und Praxis, 29, 38-44. doi:10.14512/tatup.29.2.38.
- (2020). The role of competences, engagement, and devices in configuring the impact of prices in energy demand response: Findings from three smart energy pilots with households. Energy Policy, 35, 11. doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2019.111142.
- (2019). The Role of Experiments and Demonstration Projects in Efforts of Upscaling: An Analysis of Two Projects Attempting to Reconfigure Production and Consumption in Energy and Mobility. Sustainability, 2019, 5771. doi:10.3390/su11205771.
- (2017). From building small urban spaces for a car-free life to challenging the global regime of automobility – Cases from Vienna and Freiburg. In N. Frantzeskaki, Castán Broto, V., Coenen, L., & Loorbach, D. (Eds.), Urban Sustainability Transitions (pp. 191-209). London: Routledge. Retrieved from https://www.routledge.com/Urban-Sustainability-Transitions/Frantzeskaki-Broto-Coenen-Loorbach/p/book/9780415784184.
- (2016). Schlaue Gedanken zu smarter Technik, Konferenzbericht von der TA16. Tatup - Zeitschrift Für Technikfolgenabschätzung In Theorie Und Praxis, 25, 79-86. doi:10.14512/tatup.25.2.91.
- (2016). User satisfaction and well-being in energy efficient office buildings: Evidence from cutting-edge projects in Austria. Energy And Buildings, 118, 18-26. doi:10.1016/j.enbuild.2016.02.036.DOIWebsiteRISENWBIB Abstract
This paper aims to improve our knowledge of energy use and well-being in energy efficient office buildings. It explores the interrelations between forms and patterns of energy use on the one hand and user satisfaction, comfort, and well-being on the other hand. Findings are derived from qualitative and quantitative data collected in a recently finished research project in Austria. Fieldwork consisted of two qualitative case studies as well as an online-based survey amongst users of energy efficient office buildings. In addition, secondary data from energy-monitoring research was used to underpin the analysis. The results show that extremely low levels of energy use in office buildings can be aligned with high levels of well-being. Based on empirical findings the paper argues that both well-being and energy performance in office buildings are the result of a complex, on-going and intertwined process that involves various material and social elements.
- (2013). Erfolgsversprechende Demand Response Empfehlungen im Energieversorgungssystem 2020. Informatik-Spektrum, 36, 17-26. doi:10.1007/s00287-012-0667-7.
- (2013). Of Solar Collectors, Wind Power, and Car Sharing: Comparing and Understanding Successful Cases of Grassroots Innovations. Global Environmental Change, 23, 856-867..
- (2012). Towards a Sustainable Spatial Organization of the Energy System: Backcasting Experiences from Austria. Sustainability, 4, 193-209. Retrieved from http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/4/2/193/.WebsiteRISENWBIB Abstract
The transition to a sustainable energy system faces more challenges than a simple replacement of fossil energy sources by renewable ones. Since current structures do not favor sustainable energy generation and use, it is indispensable to change the existing infrastructure. A fundamental change of the energy system also requires re-organizing spatial structures and their respective institutions and governance structures. Especially in Austria, urban sprawl and unsustainable settlement structures are regarded as one of the main developments leading to increased energy demand. One of the aims within the project E-Trans 2050 was to identify socio-economic constellations that are central to the further transformation of the energy system and to focus on actors and their socio-technical framework conditions. Based on a sustainable future vision for the year 2050 a backcasting workshop was conducted to identify necessary steps for the envisaged transition to a more sustainable energy system. The results shed light on the necessary changes for a transformation towards sustainability in the specific Austrian situation. Critical issues are region-specific production of energy and its use, settlement and regional structures and values and role models, which all have a determining influence on energy demand. Combining the knowledge of extensive energy use with available energy resources in spatial planning decisions is a main challenge towards a long term sustainable energy system.
Articles/Book contributions
Articles/Book contributions
- (2023). Assessment of Socio-Technical Configurations: Towards a new framework for studying societal implications of energy innovations (ITA-manu:script 23-01). doi:10.1553/ITA-ms-23-01.
- (2021). “Everything is under control” – Reason for comfort or for alarm?A discussion of “Can ‘converging infrastructure’ secure jobs in TA institutions? A polemic” by Yannick Julliard. Tatup - Technikfolgenabschätzung. Theorie Und Praxis, 30, 76-78. doi:10.14512/tatup.30.1.76.
- (2020). Sustainable innovation as a challenge for urban governance. In F. Boons & McMeekin, A. (Eds.), Handbook of Sustainable Innovation. Cheltenham (UK)/Northampton/MA (USA): Edward Elgar..
- (2018). Antigua tecnología e innovaciones sociales. La historia del éxito austriaco en calefactores de agua solares. In G. Baigorrotegui & Parker, C. (Eds.), ¿Conectar o Desconectar? Comunidades y Transiciones energéticas hacia la sustentabilidad (pp. 107-126). Santiago de Chile: Colección IDEA..RISENWBIB Abstract
Dieser Artikel ist zuerst im Jahr 2001 erschienen, in: Technology Analysis and Strategic Management 13(1): 105-115.
Abstract:
A central claim of sustainable development is the far-reaching use of renewable forms of energy. This article focuses on the fact that solar water heaters are much more popular in Austria than in most other European countries. The enormous success of solar heaters in the 1990s is explained by two specific social phenomena that only can be observed in Austria: first, by a self-construction movement, consisting of single do-it-yourself groups started in the early 1980s that has spread throughout Austria. A major aspect of this movement was a comprehensive diffusion strategy that made it easy for nearly everyone to get a solar water system. Second, an atypical group of adopters were responsible for the unexpected dissemination success. Most of these early adopters were households in rural regions, interested in solar heaters due to a feature that already played a central role in the very beginning of this technology - more personal comfort. The close connection between the self-construction movement and early users enabled ongoing technical improvements of the system, which were adopted by commercial producers and installation companies. - (2018). Energiesystemwandel und die Folgen von Technik: Neue Ziele und Aufgaben für die TA?. (M. Decker, Lindner, R., Lingner, S., Scherz, C., & Sotoudeh, M., Eds.), NTA7 Proceedings: "Grand Challenges" meistern – der Beitrag der Technikfolgenabschätzung. Baden-Baden: Nomos – edition sigma. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.5771/9783845283562-11.
- (2017). Towards a new framework for studying socio-technical implications of energy transitions. Proceedings (13th Nordic Environmental Social Science Conference, 6-8th June). Tampere..
- (2016). Wellbeing in a close to zero office building: Synergies or trade offs?. Coimbra: University of Coimbra..
- (2015). Introduction to Panel 9: Dynamics of consumption. (eceee, Ed.). Stockholm..
- (2014). Technikfolgenabschätzung mit innovationsorientierter Perspektive. Erfahrungen aus der Projektpraxis. In S. Bellucci, Bröchler, S., Decker, M., Nentwich, M., Rey, L., & Sotoudeh, M. (Eds.), Technikfolgenabschätzung im politischen System. Zwischen Konfliktbewältigung und Technologiegestaltung (pp. 171-182). Berlin: Edition Sigma..
- (2014). Transition Pathways to Sustainable Energy Future in Austria – Socio-Technical Scenarios and Key Action Fields. (T. Michalek, Hebáková, L., Hennen, L., Scherz, C., Nierling, L., & Hahn, J., Eds.), Technology Assessment and Policy Areas of Great Transitions. Prag: Technology Centre ASCR. Retrieved from http://pacita.strast.cz/en/outputs/outputs-list/proceedings-from-the-pacita-2013-conference-in-prague.
- (2012). Socio-technical configurations for green growth. (S. Lorek & Backhaus, J., Eds.), Sustainable Consumption During Times of Crisis. Bregenz: SCORAI. Retrieved from http://scorai.org/wp-content/uploads/SCORAI-20Europe-20-20Proceedings-20Bregenz-20May-2020121.pdf.
- (2012). Räumliche Aspekte eines nachhaltigen Energiesystems. In M. Decker, Grunwald, A., & Knapp, M. (Eds.), Institut für Technikfolgenabschätzung und Systemanalyse (ITAS Karlsruhe) (Tran.), Der Systemblick auf Innovation. Technikfolgenabschätzung in der Technikgestaltung (pp. 351-358). Berlin: edition sigma..
- (2012). Soziotechnische Szenarien und Kernhandlungsfelder für ein nachhaltiges Energiesystem in Österreich. In M. Decker, Grunwald, A., & Knapp, M. (Eds.), Institut für Technikfolgenabschätzung und Systemanalyse (ITAS Karlsruhe) (Tran.), Der Systemblick auf Innovation. Technikfolgenabschätzung in der Technikgestaltung (pp. 193-200). Berlin: edition sigma..
- (2012). Old problems, new directions and upcoming requirements in participatory technology assessment. Poiesis &Amp; Praxis, 9, 1-5..
- (2012). WWViews in Austria – reflecting a citizen consultation project from a Technology Assessment perspective. In M. Rask, Worthington, R., & Lammi, M. (Eds.), Citizen Participation in Global Environmental Governance (pp. 107-122). London: Earthscan Publications. Retrieved from https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781315870458-17/reflecting-citizen-consultation-project-technology-assessment-perspective-case-austria-ulrike-bechtold-michael-ornetzeder-mahshid-sotoudeh.
- (2012). Nutzerinnovation und Nachhaltigkeit – Soziale und technische Innovationen als zivilgesellschaftliches Engagement. In G. Beck & Kropp, C. (Eds.), Gesellschaft innovativ: Wer sind die Akteure? (pp. 171-190). Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften. Retrieved from http://www.springerlink.com/content/p354u1712013p412/.
- (2011). Smart Demand Response Scenarios. Proceedings of the 10th IEEE Africon (Zambia, 2011)..
- (2011). SmartResponse – Szenarien für Smart Response in Österreich. (F. Kupzog, Ed., Österreichischer Verband für Elektrotechnik, Tran.), Tagungsband ComForEn 2011. Wien: Eigenverlag..RISENWBIB Abstract
SmartResponse – Szenarien für Smart Response in Österreich
List of all authors:
Andreas Schiffleitner, KERP Research GmbH
Marek Stachura , KERP Research GmbH
Marcus Meisel, TU Wien
Thomas Leber, TU Wien
Friederich Kupzog, TU Wien
Michael Ornetzeder, Ö. Akademie der Wissenschaften – ITA
Petra Wächter, Ö. Akademie der Wissenschaften – ITA
Jaro Sterbik-Lamina, Ö. Akademie der Wissenschaften – ITA
Automatisiertes Lastmanagement (engl. Automated Demand Response) hat das Potential, sich zu einer Schlüsseltechnologie für das Einhalten der Leistungsbalance von Verbrauch und Erzeugung in Energiesystemen mit einer hohen Dichte an erneuerbaren Erzeugung zu entwickeln. Dieses Projekt analysiert das Problem fehlender Umsetzungen in Österreich durch eine interdisziplinäre Betrachtung des Phänomens „Lastmanagement“ hinsichtlich technischer, sozialer, ökonomischer und ökologischer Aspekte. Weiters sollen Empfehlungen für zukünftige Rahmenbedingungen aus dieser Analyse resultieren, die es erst ermöglichen Lastmanagement von smarten Stromnetzen effizient zu betreiben.
Dieses Paper beschreibt in einem Strategie-Kit wichtige Arbeiten im Zusammenhang mit Demand Response. Aspekte und Strategien der einzelnen Szenarien werden in den folgenden Abschnitten beschrieben. - (2011). Spatial planning, regional energy and sustainable development: How are they interlinked?. Changing the Energy System to Renewable Energy Self-Sufficiency. Freiburg..
- (2011). Pathways to a sustainable energy future in Austria: Sociotechnical scenarios and structural challenges. Submitted papers. Oxford. Retrieved from http://www.ukerc.ac.uk/support/tiki-download_file.php?fileId=1953&display.WebsiteRISENWBIB Abstract
Reducing greenhouse gases by 80%, as demanded by the IPCC, is one of the great long-term challenges facing our societies today and will doubtless require transformative changes to current energy regimes. Large-scale system transitions such as the one envisaged for the global energy system in the next 30-40 years can only be realized through complex processes of change involving global, regional, national, and local levels. In this paper we use sociotechnical scenario analysis to contribute ideas for the transformative change of the current Austrian energy system over the long term and to identify some of the particular policy measures, as well as structural changes and broader shifts in perspective, that would be necessary to deal with such challenges. There is less emphasis on the technical issues involved than on the socio-economic and governance requirements such a shift would demand. We also explain our experiences with the sociotechnical scenario process and its outcomes. In particular, we identify examples of some critical issues and opportunities within one of the identified key action fields and discuss their various implications for energy policy and everyday practices.
Books/Editorships
Books/Editorships
- (2023). A Typology of Positive Energy Districts in Europe: Technical, Social, and Socio-technical Approaches to Situated Energy Innovation Project Report T2.3..
- (2023). Catalogue of PED Assessment Parameters, Project Report T4.2 (p. 43)..
- (2023). Fostering Urban Transformative Capacity in Positive Energy Districts (PEDs): RRI, Moments of Reflection, and the Importance of Second-Order Learning, Project Report T4.1a (p. 43). Retrieved from https://trans-ped.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Report_on_Responsible_Innovation_in_PED.pdf.
- (2023). Responsible Innovation in and for PEDs (RI Framework) Project Report T4.1b (p. 17). Retrieved from https://trans-ped.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Responsible_Innovation_in_and_for_PEDs.pdf.
- (2022). Foresight und Technikfolgenabschätzung: Monitoring für das Österreichische Parlament, neue Themen, Ausgabe November 2022 (p. 428). Wien. doi:/10.1553/ITA-pb-AIT-19.
- (2022). Foresight und Technikfolgenabschätzung: Monitoring für das Österreichische Parlament, neue Themen, Ausgabe Mai 2022 (p. 396). Wien. doi:/10.1553/ITA-pb-AIT-18.
- (2022). Sichere Stromversorgung und Blackout-Vorsorge in Österreich. Entwicklungen, Risiken und mögliche Schutzmaßnahmen (Endbericht) (p. 130). Wien. doi:/10.1553/ITA-pb-AIT-17.
- (2021). Foresight und Technikfolgenabschätzung: Monitoring für das Österreichische Parlament, neue Themen, Ausgabe November 2021. Wien. doi:/10.1553/ITA-pb-AIT-15.
- (2021). Urban pop-up housing environments and their potential as local innovation systems, Executive Summary. Wien. Retrieved from https://popupenvironments.boku.ac.at/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Executive-Summary_fact-sheets.pdf.
- (2021). Urban pop-up housing environments and their potential as local innovation systems, Final Report. Wien. Retrieved from https://www.wwtf.at/funding/programmes/esr/ESR17-010/pdf/.
- (2021). EASAC: Decarbonisation of buildings: for climate, health and job (Koautor Michael Ornetzeder). (EASAC, Ed., EASAC, Tran.), EASAC Policy Report 43 (p. 109). Brüssel. Retrieved from https://easac.eu/fileadmin/PDF_s/reports_statements/Decarb_of_Buildings/EASAC_Decarbonisation_of_Buildings_Web_publication030621.pdf.
- (2021). Foresight und Technikfolgenabschätzung: Monitoring für das Österreichische Parlament, neue Themen, Ausgabe Mai 2021 (p. 326). Wien. doi:/10.1553/ITA-pb-AIT-14.
- (2020). 100 Social Sciences and Humanities priority research questions for energy efficiency in Horizon Europe. Cambridge. Retrieved from https://energy-shifts.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/D2.3_WG3_Energy-efficiency.pdf.
- (2020). Foresight und Technikfolgenabschätzung: Monitoring von Zukunftsthemen für das Österreichische Parlament Berichtsversion: November 2020 (p. 294). Wien. doi:/10.1553/ITA-pb-AIT-13.
- (2020). Foresight und Technikfolgenabschätzung: Monitoring von Zukunftsthemen für das Österreichische Parlament Berichtsversion: Mai 2020 (p. 258). Wien. doi:/10.1553/ITA-pb-AIT-12.
- (2020). Elektroflotten in Wien - Eine Untersuchung über Herausforderungen und Chancen von E-Fahrzeugen in Fahrzeugflotten (p. 60). Wien. doi:/10.1553/ITA-pb-2020-01.
- (2020). Way2Smart Korneuburg: Start Up in eine sozial verträgliche, energieautonome Smart City (Endbericht) (p. 447). Wien. Retrieved from https://smartcities.at/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/BGR4_2020_Way2Smart-Korneuburg-6.pdf.
- (2019). Zwischenspeicher der Zukunft für elektrische Energie Endbericht (p. 102). Wien. doi:/10.1553/ITA-pb-AIT-9.
- (2019). MATCH: Markets, Actors and Technologies –A comparative study of smart grid solutions - Executive summary. Vienna. Retrieved from https://www.match-project.eu/digitalAssets/478/478271_match_executive-summary.pdf.
- (2018). Determining factors for integrated smart grid solutions. Project MATCH: Markets – Actors – Technologies. Vienna. Retrieved from https://www.match-project.eu/digitalAssets/438/438337_match_d3.1_v2.pdf.
Conference Papers/Speeches
Conference Papers/Speeches
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28/11/2023
, Wien
Ornetzeder, Michael
It could be otherwise: Tracing and exploring alternative realities with STS research
STS Austria Conference 2023
Other Lecture -
27/09/2023
, Trondheim
Bettin, Steffen Ornetzeder, Michael Udrea, Titus
Fast but problematic: Social and environmental implications of private PV battery systems versus community-based solutions
Beyond crisis/Beyond normal: A social science and humanities conference on sustainability
Other Lecture -
07/09/2023
, Trento
Ornetzeder, Michael Regen, Livia
Responsible innovation in Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) through second-order learning: a case for reflecting before upscaling
Energy, Environment and Societies in Crises, ESA RN12 mid-term and Energy and society Network 6th international joint conference
Other Lecture -
21/06/2023
, Stuttgart
Ornetzeder, Michael Regen, Livia Saringer-Bory, Barbara
Do, fail, learn, try again, repeat: How to learn from your actions: Integrating learning into transformative urban innovation
Urban Future Conference
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14/06/2023
, Linz
Ornetzeder, Michael
Energiewende in Österreich: Herausforderungen und Chancen
WKO Oberösterreich - Fachgruppentagung Ingenieursbüros
Other Lecture -
08/06/2023
, Oslo
Ornetzeder, Michael Regen, Livia
Think before you upscale: Experiences with ‘moments of reflection’ in ongoing positive energy district developments in Europe
Nordic STS Conference, Energy Communities and Urban Sociotechnical Transformations
Other Lecture -
06/06/2023
, Wien
Bettin, Steffen Ornetzeder, Michael Udrea, Titus
Das Soziale zuerst: Institutionelle Arrangements und konkurrierende ideologische Visionen von Individualismus und Kollektivismus in der Energiewende
TA 23
Other Lecture -
26/07/2022
, Karlsruhe
Ornetzeder, Michael Udrea, Titus Sinozic-Martinez, Tanja Bettin, Steffen
Exploring side effects and risks of energy innovations using a configurational approach
ETAC5 - Digital Future(s), TA in and for a Changing World
Named Lecture -
08/10/2021
, Karlsruhe (online)
Ornetzeder, Michael Udrea, Titus Sinozic-Martinez, Tanja Bettin, Steffen
Sustainability Transitions and their societal implications. Towards a configurational framework for the systematic assessment of technology impacts side-effects of energy innovations
IST Conference 2021
Other Lecture -
07/10/2021
, Karlsruhe (virtual)
Ornetzeder, Michael Rose, Gloria Stocker, Mirjam
Temporary housing for lasting change – shaping a sustainable urban future.
12th International Sustainability Transitions Conference
Other Lecture -
06/10/2021
, Karlsruhe
Ornetzeder, Michael Rohracher, Harald
Before mission-orientation: How a R&I programme successfully transformed the building sector in Austria
IST Conference 2021
Other Lecture -
24/09/2021
Ornetzeder, Michael
Urban pop-up housing environments and their potential as local innovation systems
Umweltsystem Forschung Walkshop
Other Lecture -
03/09/2021
, Rotterdam (online)
Ornetzeder, Michael Udrea, Titus Sinozic-Martinez, Tanja Bettin, Steffen
Innovation as socio-technical configuration: Towards a relational approach for exploring effects and side-effects of energy innovations
International Workshop: Framing Innovation in a Networked World
Other Lecture -
01/09/2021
, Barcelona (online)
Ornetzeder, Michael Udrea, Titus Sinozic-Martinez, Tanja Bettin, Steffen
Societal Implications of System Innovation: Exploring Alternative Socio-Technical Configurations in the Case of Household PV and Stationary Battery Systems
15th ESA Conference 2021
Other Lecture -
08/08/2021
, Toronto (online)
Ornetzeder, Michael Udrea, Titus Sinozic-Martinez, Tanja Bettin, Steffen
The agency of socio-technical configurations: Effects and side effects of energy innovation
4S Conference
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03/05/2021
, Graz
Ornetzeder, Michael
Technology Assessment in the context of the energy transition
19th STS Conference Graz, Technical University Graz
Other Lecture -
18/08/2020
, Prag (virtual)
Ornetzeder, Michael Rose, Gloria
In search of a sustainable urban future: Experiences and reflections from an interdisciplinary research project
EASST/4S 2020 Conference, Prague
Other Lecture -
18/08/2020
, Vienna (virtual)
Ornetzeder, Michael
Energy transition assessment: Exploring and understanding socio-technical implications of the energy transition
11th International Sustainability Transition Conference,
Other Lecture -
06/11/2019
, Bratislava
Ornetzeder, Michael
Sector coupling in an experimental setting: Empirical evidence from an Austrian smart energy pilot project
4th European TA Conference in Bratislava
Other Lecture -
04/11/2019
, Bratislava
Sotoudeh, M. Peissl, W. Gazsó, A. Ornetzeder, M. Allhutter, D.
Teaching the teachers for value-driven technologies. How can TA lectures support future engineers to design technical innovations dealing with societal challenges?
Fourth European Technology Assessment Conference
Other Lecture
Short Articles
Short Articles
- (2024). Solarstrom im Netz. ITA Dossier Nr. 75 (März 2024; Autor: Michael Ornetzeder). Wien. doi:10.1553/ita-doss-075.DOIWebsiteDownloadRISENWBIB Abstract
-> Die europäischen Städte müssen aus klimaund energiepolitischen Gründen grundlegend erneuert werden. -> Bis 2025 soll es in Europa 100 Plus-EnergieStadtteile geben. -> Die Realisierung von Plus-Energie-Stadtteilen ist mit großen technischen, sozialen, organisatorischen und wirtschaftlichen Herausforderungen verbunden. -> Ziel dieser Analyse ist die Stärkung der strategischen Stadtplanung, damit mehr nachhaltiges Bauen möglich wird.
- (2023). Positive Energy Districts. ITA-Dossier No 73en (Dezember 2023; Author: Michael Ornetzeder). Wien. doi:10.1553/ita-doss-073en.DOIWebsiteDownloadRISENWBIB Abstract
-> Temporary housing as a topic in urban development has received very little attention so far. -> However, as a qualitative niche option, temporary forms of housing can certainly have an impact. -> Using the city of Vienna as an example, various scenarios and specific models have been developed and optimised with regard to their sustainability. -> In the future, strategic urban planning as well as real-world projects can build on these designs.
- (2023). Der Stadtteil als Kraftwerk. ITA Dossier Nr. 73 (Dez. 2023; Autor: Michael Ornetzeder). Wien. doi:10.1553/ita-doss-073.DOIWebsiteDownloadRISENWBIB Abstract
-> Die europäischen Städte müssen aus klimaund energiepolitischen Gründen grundlegend erneuert werden. -> Bis 2025 soll es in Europa 100 Plus-EnergieStadtteile geben. -> Die Realisierung von Plus-Energie-Stadtteilen ist mit großen technischen, sozialen, organisatorischen und wirtschaftlichen Herausforderungen verbunden. -> Ziel dieser Analyse ist die Stärkung der strategischen Stadtplanung, damit mehr nachhaltiges Bauen möglich wird.
- (2023). Temporary housing. ITA-Dossier No 69en (April 2023; Author: Michael Ornetzeder). Wien. doi:10.1553/ita-doss-069en.DOIWebsiteDownloadRISENWBIB Abstract
-> Temporary housing as a topic in urban development has received very little attention so far. -> However, as a qualitative niche option, temporary forms of housing can certainly have an impact. -> Using the city of Vienna as an example, various scenarios and specific models have been developed and optimised with regard to their sustainability. -> In the future, strategic urban planning as well as real-world projects can build on these designs.
- (2023). Wohnraum auf Zeit. ITA Dossier Nr. 69 (Jänner 2023; Autorinnen: André Gazsó, Michael Ornetzeder, Gloria Rose). Wien. doi:10.1553/ita-doss-069.
- (2022). Energiewende braucht breite Diskussion. Gastbeitrag in online-Medium: science.orf.at. Retrieved from https://science.orf.at/stories/3216028.
- (2022). Secure power supply in the energy transition. ITA Dossier No 64en (August 2022, Author: Stefan Strauß, Doris Allhutter, Michael Ornetzeder). Wien. doi:10.1553/ita-doss-064en.
- (2022). Sichere Stromversorgung in der Energiewende. ITA-Dossier Nr. 64 (Juni 2022; Autor*innen: Stefan Strauß, Doris Allhutter, Michael Ornetzeder). Wien. doi:10.1553/ita-doss-064.
- (2022). How to plan the local energy transition ITA-Dossier No 58en (March 2022; Authors: Michael Ornetzeder, Leo Capari). Wien. doi:10.1553/ita-doss-058en.
- (2021). Die lokale Energiewende planen, ITA-Dossier Nr. 58 (November 2021; Autor: Michael Ornetzeder). Wien. doi:10.1553/ita-doss-058.
- (2020). Electric vehicles in Viennese fleets. ITA-Dossier no. 48en (November 2020; Authors: Steffen Bettin, Michael Ornetzeder, Anna Pavlicek). Wien. doi:10.1553/ita-doss-048en.
- (2020). E-Fahrzeuge in Wiener Flotten. ITA-Dossier Nr. 48 (Juli 2020; AutorInnen: Michael Ornetzeder, Steffen Bettin, Anna Pavlicek). Wien. doi:10.1553/ita-doss-048.
- (2020). Implications of electricity storage? ITA-Dossier no. 46en (January 2020; Authors: Michael Ornetzeder, Steffen Bettin). Wien. doi:10.1553/ita-doss-046en.
- (2020). Welche Folgen haben Stromspeicher? ITA-Dossier Nr.46 (Jänner 2020; Autoren: Michael Ornetzeder, Steffen Bettin). Wien. doi:10.1553/ita-doss-046.
- (2019). Smart grid pilot projects in Europe. ITA-Dossier no. 42en (April 2019; Author: Michael Ornetzeder). Wien. doi:10.1553/ita-doss-042en.DOIDownloadRISENWBIB Abstract
-> The decarbonisation of the energy system calls for new ways of generating and consuming energy as well as new forms of relations between energy producers and consumers.
-> It is important to understand the complexity of factors influencing the effectiveness and success of smart grid initiatives targeted at small consumers across Europe.
-> It is equally important to assess the impact local solutions have on the whole energy system before applying them widely at regional or national level.
Author: Michael Ornetzeder - (2019). Smart-Grid-Pilotprojekte in Europa. ITA-Dossier Nr. 42 (März 2019; Autor: Michael Ornetzeder). Wien. doi:10.1553/ita-doss-042.DOIDownloadRISENWBIB Abstract
-> Die Dekarbonisierung des Energiesystems erfordert neue Wege der Energiebereitstellung, aber auch ein neues Verhältnis zwischen Erzeugern und VerbraucherInnen.
-> Es ist wichtig, die Komplexität der Einflussfaktoren für den Erfolg und die Wirksamkeit von Smart-Grid-Lösungen zu verstehen.
-> Ebenso wichtig ist es, die Auswirkungen lokaler Lösungen auf das gesamte Energiesystem abzuschätzen, bevor sie auf regionaler oder nationaler Ebene breit angewendet werden. - (2018). Energy storage in electricity grids. ITA-Dossier no. 37en (May 2018; Author: Michael Ornetzeder). Wien. doi:10.1553/ita-doss-037en.DOIDownloadRISENWBIB Abstract
-> The shift towards greater use of renewable energy necessitates more dedicated storage in electrical power systems to provide short-term flexibility.
-> Electricity storage facilitates the decoupling of electricity supply and demand, and can be used to provide a wide range of ancillary services.
-> The future deployment of dedicated electricity storage in Austria and the EU will be strongly influenced by future policies for electricity market design, system operating rules, technology investments, and involvement of consumers and prosumers. - (2018). Energiespeicher in Stromnetzen. ITA-Dossier Nr. 37 (Mai 2018; Autor: Michael Ornetzeder). Wien. doi:10.1553/ita-doss-037.DOIDownloadRISENWBIB Abstract
-> Der Wandel hin zu einer stärkeren Nutzung regenerativer Energiequellen erfordert den Ausbau elektrischer Speicher, um kurzfristige Flexibilität zu gewährleisten.
-> Die Speicherung elektrischer Energie erleichtert die Entkopplung von Stromangebot und -nachfrage und kann für eine Vielzahl von Nebenleistungen genutzt werden.
-> Der künftige Einsatz von elektrischen Energiespeichern in Österreich und der EU wird stark von künftigen Strategien für die Gestaltung des Strommarktes, den Regeln für den Betrieb der Systeme, Technologieinvestitionen und der Einbeziehung von VerbraucherInnen beeinflusst werden. - (2016). Energy-efficient office buildings. ITA-Dossier no. 19en (January 2016; Author: Michael Ornetzeder). Wien. doi:10.1553/ita-doss-019en.DOIDownloadRISENWBIB Abstract
-> Energy-efficient design principles have recently become more popular in office buildings.
-> So far, there is little research on how the various measures for extremely low energy consumption affect the well-being of building users.
-> Preliminary results of an ITA study show that people working in the surveyed office buildings are very satisfied with the indoor climate and other workplace conditions even at ultra-low en- ergy consumption. - (2016). Energiesparende Bürogebäude. ITA-Dossier Nr. 19 (Jänner 2016; Autor: Michael Ornetzeder). Wien. doi:10.1553/ita-doss-019.DOIDownloadRISENWBIB Abstract
-> Neue Überwachungstechnologien ermöglichen immer tiefere Einblicke in das Leben eines jeden Einzelnen von uns.
-> Sicherheitsmaßnahmen greifen mehr und mehr auf Überwachung zurück, mit dem Argument, dass ein Mehr an Sicherheit eben Eingriffe in Grundrechte erfordere.
-> BürgerInnen sehen dies differenzierter: Der Einsatz von Überwachungstechnologien wird nicht per se abgelehnt, aber kritisch gesehen und sollte daher prinzipiell begrenzt, strikt reguliert und kontrolliert werden.
-> Der Datenschutz sollte verbessert werden, auch bei Sicherheitstechnologien. Außerdem sollte Sicherheit eine öffentliche Aufgabe bleiben und die sozialen Wurzeln von Unsicherheit müssten bekämpft werden.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
- (2023). How to make innovation in positive energy districts (PEDs) more responsible: A quick guide for PED practitioners Project Report T4.1c. Retrieved from https://trans-ped.eu/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/RI_Framework_Executive_Version.pdf.
- (2022). Will we make the energy transition happen?. (FWF, Ed.), Interview & opinion: scilog. Retrieved from https://scilog.fwf.ac.at/en/humanities-and-social-sciences/16878/will-we-succeed-in-the-energy-transition.
- (2022). Wird uns die Energiewende gelingen?. (FWF, Ed.), Interview & opinion: scilog. Retrieved from https://scilog.fwf.ac.at/en/humanities-and-social-sciences/16878/will-we-succeed-in-the-energy-transition.
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