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Revolution in Berlin: EnergyMap shows the way to an energy-efficient city!
On May 28, 2025, the UdK Berlin will present the interactive tool EnergyMap for heat planning in Berlin. Users benefit from transparent data on renovation and the influence of climate change.
Revolution in Berlin: EnergyMap shows the way to an energy-efficient city!
On May 28, 2025, the digital tool EnergyMap Berlin will be presented to the public for the first time at the Berlin Energy Days. This interactive online map tool for building-specific thermal planning for Berlin's existing buildings was developed by the Berlin University of the Arts (UdK) in collaboration with co2online, SEnerCon, LUP and the Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf district office. The funding is provided by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK) and aims to create transparency about building data in Berlin.
EnergyMap Berlin offers a wide range of possible applications for citizens, energy planners, suppliers, city planners and districts. The tool is used in analysis and decision-making in economic, energy policy and planning contexts. Particularly noteworthy is an AI model that predicts the heating energy requirements of individual buildings and groups. Users can adjust the renovation status of buildings and examine different renovation options as well as the influence of climate change. EnergyMap Berlin will then be available to the public as a free web app. Further information is available on the Project page available.
Objectives and database
The main goal of EnergyMap is to develop, establish and evaluate a database-supported multiuser/multisource application. This online platform enables the creation of a building-specific digital heat register for the existing buildings in Berlin. By creating a transparent data basis on the energy status of buildings, the aim is to make the data available to all social actors in the energy transition as a basis for planning. The combination of building-specific heat demand values from publicly available data and real consumption data generated through crowd sourcing is particularly valuable.
The comprehensive concept aims to deliver scientifically and socially valuable results that can contribute positively to the energy transition in the capital. The underlying information should therefore be made accessible not only to specialists, but also to the general public.
Integration into a Smart City
EnergyMap Berlin is part of the diverse efforts surrounding the Smart City concept. This concept has evolved greatly in recent years and is not consistently defined. Different cities interpret smartness differently – based on the level of local development, willingness to change and available resources. Technology-driven approaches focus on the use of information and communication technologies to optimize urban resource flows.
A modern understanding of the smart city also includes integrated urban space. This means that living space and housing are available for all age groups and social classes as well as sufficient educational and cultural facilities. In addition, the mobility of residents will be improved through smart urban logistics and new transport systems. Such a development is essential for creating a “city of short distances” that offers citizens a high quality of life.
The connection of EnergyMap Berlin with the goals of a smart city is therefore a further step in the right direction in order to meet the challenges of climate change and urban development more efficiently. Further details on these approaches and concepts are available on e-genius to read.