CO2NSTRUCT

An energy system optimisation model called TIMES could be used to help decision-makers understand the complex system interactions related to energy use. TIMES energy-climate mitigation models detail the use of technology and technological advances in greenhouse gas abatement pathways. The EU-funded CO2NSTRUCT project will apply TIMES as a proxy model to shift climate mitigation models from linear to circular. The focus will be on six carbon-intensive construction materials – steel, cement, brick, glass, wood, and insulation – to map six value chains with explicit feedback loops and quantified rebound effects, key to circular economy practices. TIMES will run several circular scenarios. Outcomes will be translated into useful and effective policy support information.

Duration: 1 June 2022 - 31 May 2026