The impact of the electrification of buildings on the environment, economics, and housing affordability: A grid-response and life cycle assessment approach

This research looks at what happens when we replace fossil‑fuel energy systems in buildings with electric ones. It uses two methods together: a grid‑response model and a life‑cycle assessment (LCA). The combined approach checks the environmental, economic, and social effects of large‑scale building electrification. High‑detail process simulation tools model how the grid reacts to higher electricity demand. They show how added load influences grid stability, peak‑load handling, and emissions when the power mix changes. At the same time, a techno‑economic analysis estimates capital costs, operating expenses, and how these costs affect housing affordability for different population groups. By linking process‑systems engineering ideas with life‑cycle environmental metrics, the study creates a

systematic way to weigh carbon‑reduction benefits against economic practicality. The resulting modeling framework works as a decision‑support tool for: * demand‑side management strategies * advanced process‑control setups * policy measures that aim to improve the shift to electric building systems It also helps set up simulation models that track grid‑load curves and life‑cycle emissions across various electrification scenarios.

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