June 15 @ 8:00 am – June 16 @ 5:00 pm
DBDH, in collaboration with the Danish Embassy in The Hague, hosts a delegation of Dutch stakeholders from cities, utilities, and public authorities. The delegation will include municipal heat planners, utility executives, and national stakeholders driving the Dutch heat transition. The visit supports the Netherlands’ transition away from natural gas and promotes collective heating solutions. The program includes site visits to Danish district heating companies, thematic workshops, and networking sessions.
A strategic opportunity in the Dutch heat transition
The Netherlands is entering an ambitious phase of its heat transition, driven by the national climate strategy and the political decision to phase out natural gas. District heating is expanding rapidly, supported by new legislation requiring at least 51% public or consumer ownership in newly established systems – a model inspired directly by Denmark.
Dutch municipalities are responsible for local heat planning and are actively seeking practical solutions that can be demonstrated in the Danish district heating sector. Danish companies are therefore uniquely positioned to contribute, and this delegation visit offers a strong platform for direct dialogue with key decision makers.
Key themes and focus areas
- Electrification of district heating (large heat pumps, electric boilers, thermal storage)
- System integration across technologies
- Governance and municipal–utility cooperation
- Large scale heat planning and conversion of gas heated areas
- Low temperature district heating and energy efficiency
Benefits for Participating Danish Companies
- Engage directly with Dutch municipal and utility leadership
- Present solutions during thematic workshops
- Join site visits and technical discussions
- Participate in the joint networking dinner with the delegation
- Gain insight into upcoming Dutch investment needs and opportunities
Practical details
The programme will feature visits to leading district heating companies and innovative technology sites, primarily located in Jutland and on Funen. The programme is designed to be flexible, and you are welcome to suggest relevant site visits along the route. The final programme will be shared in May.