A Model for Energy Security in New Residential Buildings

This document presents a model for enhancing energy resilience in new residential buildings,
focusing on integrating advanced energy solutions.

Key components include:

  1. Energy Resilience and Security: Developing a system that supports local energy
production and storage to ensure reliable electricity supply during emergencies and
reduce dependence on the national grid.
  2. Proposed Solutions:
    ○ Heat Pump Water Heaters: Replacing traditional water heating systems with
high-efficiency heat pumps to reduce energy consumption and optimize rooftop
space for solar installations.
    ○ Photovoltaic (PV) Systems: Installing solar panels to generate renewable energy,
paired with energy storage systems for consistent power supply.
    ○ Energy Storage Facilities: Establishing storage systems to supply electricity
during emergencies and reduce peak demand on the grid.
  3. Regulatory Adjustments: Advocating for changes to Israel’s building and planning laws
to mandate energy resilience measures, similar to existing requirements for reinforced
rooms in buildings for civil defense.
  4. Stakeholder Benefits: Highlighting the economic, environmental, and energy efficiency
advantages for residents, developers, energy companies, and the broader electricity
market.

The model emphasizes the critical need for energy resilience in a nation vulnerable to
disruptions, proposing a forward-thinking approach to ensure reliable, sustainable, and
decentralized energy solutions for residential communities.