Zero Emission Neigbourhoods (ZEN) in Smart Cities

The Research Centre on Zero Emission Neighbourhoods in Smart Cities (FME ZEN) is a research centre for environment-friendly energy established by the Research Council of Norway. NTNU is the host and cooperates with SINTEF and user partners in carrying out the research, development and innovation activities. FME ZEN is involved in nine pilot projects at different stages of development, with different sizes, functions, and contexts, making them important innovation and test arenas. ZEN attempts to enable the transition to a low-carbon society by developing sustainable neighbourhoods with zero greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, the aim is to ensure optimal energy use and to create good places for people to live and work in. Through the pilot projects, ZEN focuses on innovation, GHG emission, energy, spatial qualities, power, mobility and economy. Serving as innovation hubs, this is where new solutions are tested to help develop zero-emission neighbourhoods.