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Millions of buildings in the EU use district heating for heating and hot water.
But, the sector needs to expand while becoming #clean, #smart, and #efficient
New paper out today by me, @heatpolicyrich, @janrosenow outlining principles to support policy makers in achieving this
Looking forward to a great day talking about #districtheating decarbonisation @EuroheatPower
summit.
Commisioner @KadriSimson kicking it off with a strong call to action for member states: 'phase-out fossil fuel subsidies in heating and cooling'
Great addition to #EU journalism. @guardian has just launched a new 'Europe digital' edition 🎉
Looking forward to reading 🤓📚
theguardian.com/media/commen…
@soxenaar.bsky.social retweeted
What’s the cost of not renovating?
EU #BuildingsDirective negotiation is happening now. Final #FF55 file can kickstart renovations in the worst buildings – for climate & society
But all I hear are (scare) stories on the cost of renov.
What if it costs more not to?
#EPBD
🧵1/9
@soxenaar.bsky.social retweeted
.@KadriSimson @MarosSefcovic we need your strong leadership in trilogues to deliver efficient & healthy buildings
🏠Renovate worst buildings 1st!
⚡️#EnergyTransition needs #betterbuildings, see our @FinancialTimes letter 👇
ft.com/content/cdc8f99c-9552…
@c_lindner @CiaranCuffe
@soxenaar.bsky.social retweeted
The data is now official: 3 years’ worth of rain fell within two days. Scientists on Greek TV discussing the possibility of the formation of new, permanent lakes in the area. It is a new planet. #ClimateAction #ClimateCrisis #climatecatastrophe
@soxenaar.bsky.social retweeted
Making our energy infrastructure ready for net zero is critical for the energy transition.
❓But what does this mean?
❓How do we get there?
❓What are gaps and solutions?
Join our event in Brussels on 19 Sep to find out.👇
@AgoraEW @RegAssistProj
agora-energiewende.de/en/eve…
@soxenaar.bsky.social retweeted
🏡 Uncover the future of citizen-led renovations in Europe! Join us for the OSR-Coop Webinar: "Democratising the Renovation Wave"
📅 Sep 6, 2023
🕔 17:00 CEST
Discover how energy coops are increasingly adopting One Stop Shop renovation models.
🔗 bit.ly/3R01qvy
@soxenaar.bsky.social retweeted
👏👏👏 @Grupa_PGE wants to install large heat storage facility and 4 large heat pumps to supply heat to Gdańsk district heating network.
Cc @SemOxe @janrosenow @duncanmgibb
- #PGEEnergiaCiepła jest największym producentem ciepła systemowego w Polsce. Naszym priorytetem jest realizowanie inwestycji, które doprowadzą do całkowitej dekarbonizacji wytwarzania ciepła systemowego. I to się już dzieje w wielu polskich miastach, gdzie mamy swoje elektrociepłownie. W Gdańsku postawiliśmy na innowacyjność. Półtora roku temu oddaliśmy tutaj do eksploatacji kotłownię z pierwszymi w Polsce kotłami elektrodowymi zasilanymi energią elektryczną. To pierwsze takie rozwiązanie w Polsce. Przed nami drugi etap transformacji EC Gdańsk: budowa wielkoskalowych pomp ciepła i akumulatora ciepła, który zoptymalizuje pracę odnawialnych źródeł - mówi Prezes #PGE Wojciech Dąbrowski.
A small boon during the latest heatwave:
Solar power 🌞and airconditioning 🧊 are a great match.
Daily production of solar peaks around noon, just when cooling needs are highest, helping grids cope during extreme heat.
reuters.com/sustainability/c…
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NEW BRIEFING JUST OUT
Decompression: Policy and regulatory options to manage the gas grid in a decarbonising UK
TLDR: As we decarbonise heating, the gas networks represent a significant liability for UK plc, and the sooner we act the better. 🧵
raponline.org/knowledge-cent…
There is a huge potential to replace fossil gas in buildings with waste heat!
Here in Brussels for example we could use heat from: the metro, datacentres, waste water treatment, and food retail.
Check out your own city ⬇️⬇️
aau.maps.arcgis.com/apps/web…
As we phase-out fossil gas, cities will turn to locally available #cleanheat sources
#Districtheating systems can be a great way to deliver this heat to buildings. But, requires coordination and large infrastructure investments.
How to make this happen?
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To support #districtheating we need to implement local heat #planning, build societal trust & update regulations. Otherwise, the switch to #cleanheat will be more costly & important system benefits may fail to materialise, warns @SemOxe from @RegAssistProj buff.ly/44sdn17
4/ Finally, we need to act quick
People expect clear direction and clarity on how to heat their homes in the future
#heatpump markets are booming (luckily) across Europe
District heating needs to keep up and show it can compete on price and speed of decarbonisation