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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

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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'

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@EuroheatPower @Melanie_brgs @HeleneSibileau @BruelRenee @AbreuMPa @MarieCDonnelly @MWorsdorfer @SimonaSuardi @BrianVad @ABClimate @PaulinskaLucas @adrian_joyce @xelbos @AdrianHiel @andreasgraf @evabrardinelli

[@soxenaar.bsky.social @SemOxe]

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

[@soxenaar.bsky.social @SemOxe]

Link: https://t.co/KiLs1dAba4

[@soxenaar.bsky.social @SemOxe]

@heatpolicyrich District heat prices can also be very different between regions/localities within a country. Probably not too relevant for UK :) , but a precedent of people in cheaper locations (cheap heat source, easy network construction) having lower prices.

[@soxenaar.bsky.social @SemOxe]

Great addition to #EU journalism. @guardian has just launched a new 'Europe digital' edition 🎉

Looking forward to reading 🤓📚

https://t.co/1N4zXC3H5f

[Louise Sunderland, [email protected] @sunderlandlouis]

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

[BPIE Buildings EU @BPIE_eu]

.@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 👇
https://t.co/Cp01qU0Yhj

@c_lindner @CiaranCuffe

[George Tsakraklides @99blackbaloons]

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

[Jan Rosenow @janrosenow]

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

https://t.co/w1XT8g8rZI

[REScoop.eu 🦋 Follow us on Bluesky @rescoop.eu @REScoopEU]

🏡 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.

🔗 https://t.co/65B1RC2Mq6

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https://t.co/XpPS2P02Wd

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Offices with bad energy performance in #NL are losing value fast! On average -20% , buildings with label G even -40%.

Consequence of the mandatory energy performance standard #MEPS, a strong incentive to renovate.

But, with low demand (homeworking), renovations unlikely.

[Monika Morawiecka @MoMorawiecka]

👏👏👏 @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

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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.

https://t.co/jRAYmMei5t

[Richard Lowes @heatpolicyrich]

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. 🧵
https://t.co/ZrrlvN53i2

[@soxenaar.bsky.social @SemOxe]

@AdrianHiel The famous DH network that supplies the Kings palace and botanical gardens 😂 (ok to be fair, it also supplies a local shopping centre). Additionally the channel water could be used to feed into a heat pump!

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Neat interactive map by @ReUseHeat

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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 ⬇️⬇️

https://t.co/SJemzcM7l8

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@janrosenow @heatpolicyrich @ABClimate @ThomasNowakEU @AdrianHiel @REScoopEU @ICLEI_Europe @EUROCITIES @c40cities

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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?

🧵⬇️

[FORESIGHT Climate & Energy @Foresight_CE]

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 https://t.co/pfDiZWKlgP

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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