This report is about the spatial policies in the countries of the HeatNet pilots: the Netherlands, France, Ireland, Belgium, the UK and Scotland. It provides an overview of the relevant spatial policies and legislation in relation to the development of District Heating and Cooling (DHC) networks. Read More
Find out how to research and create a district heating Transition Roadmap for your own region and the various considerations this involves Read More
In this roadmap, you can learn how the city of Aberdeen plan to develop its DHC networks and decarbonise them. Read More
This guide is meant to provide guidance on the subject of 4th Generation District Heating and Cooling (4DHC). It is addressed to energy consumers, not only households but also service and business companies. Read More
This technology guide aims at helping stakeholders involved in 4th generation district heating and cooling (4DHC) projects to understand the different sustainable technologies for the development of future-proof and efficient 4DHC networks. Read More
In the framework of the HeatNet NWE project, a CO2 emissions calculator has been developed. If you are in the stage of a pre-feasibility, or feasibility study of a DHC project, this tool is for you! Read More
The goal of this guide is to provide an introduction to the 4th generation district heating and cooling technology and guidance on its development. Read More
In this roadmap, you can learn how the Mijnwater company has developed the concept of 5th generation district heating and cooling, and how it will help the Limburg region to become climate neutral. A lot of useful information to develop an innovative grid in it! Read More
In this report, you can find an analysis of the model developed by Minjwater BV in Heerlen (the Netherlands), known as 5th generation district heating and cooling, based on flooded coal mines. Read More
The Guide to Financing 4DHC presents some financing instruments used to develop district and cooling projects. It also provides an overview of different financing sources (European funds, national funds available in the 5 countries of the HeatNet project) and the case studies from the pilot cities. Read More
