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Lessons Learned: District Energy Startups Worldwide
The Dutch editorial emphasizes the importance of ‘Mienskip’ and the crucial role of the municipality when establishing heating companies. In the UK, a SWAN is being hatched, and in Canada, the municipality of Burnaby is playing a central role in starting up district heating using waste heat from the local waste-to-energy facility.
Curious about how these countries are getting district heating off the ground? Listen to the podcast, read the articles, and get inspired!
Editorial:
From the Netherlands
Michiel de Wit and Sacha de Haan reveal that municipalities should take charge of heating companies and why. Discover how Friesland’s deep sense of community and the power of Mienskip are shaping local energy solutions. Mienskip is a collective spirit that has long safeguarded the Frisian community. Read more.
How to Hatch a SWANFrom the UK
“How to hatch a SWAN: Lessons from the First Six Months Developing the UK’s New Heat Network Zone” by Charlotte Owen shares key lessons from the South Westminster Area Network SWAN’s development. What can heat network developers and local authorities learn from the first 6 months? Find out here.
🇪🇺 Act!onHeat Charts a Path for Sustainable Heating and Cooling
Europe’s path to climate neutrality by 2050 faces many challenges, and heating and cooling (H&C) is a key sector to tackle. With nearly half of the continent’s energy demand still largely fossil-fueled, the transition is both urgent and full of opportunities. The Act!onHeat project, now concluded, has provided municipalities with valuable tools and guidance to help decarbonize their thermal energy systems. Find all the tools in the article.
District Energy in BurnabyFrom Canada
Burnaby is embarking on a significant expansion of District Energy in the region! The city is using waste heat from a waste-to-energy facility to expand its district heating network. Learn how intergovernmental partnerships are making this happen. Read James Lota’s article.
🎙️ Podcast: Exploring Aquathermal Energy with WaterWarmth
Tapping into the latent heat of water bodies, aquathermal energy “makes waves” in the clean heat transition and promises sustainable and environmentally friendly heating. Listen along here to learn how.
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