• Webinar & E-Learning 4 March 2022 Module 4 - Strategy development: Incorporating district energy into a local energy and low-carbon heat/cool strategies This module presents the background of strategy development in DES planning. The module is composed of five main parts: Part I. Context for strategy development Part II. Definition of strategy development Part III. Key steps in strategy development Part IV. Best practices from Sweden, China and the Netherlands Part V. Synthesis & conclusions After completing Module 4, participants will be able to: Describe, understand and discuss the role of strategy development in local energy and low…
• Webinar & E-Learning 4 March 2022 Module 5 - Policy development: Integrating DES into urban planning This module presents the background of policy development in DES planning. It is composed of five parts: Part I. Context for urban planning Part II. Definition of policy development Part III. A systematic framework to integrate DES in urban planning Part IV. Best practices from China, Japan and an overview on various European cities Part V. Synthesis & conclusions After completing Module 5, participants will be able to: Describe, understand and discuss the role integrating DES in urban…
• Webinar & E-Learning 4 March 2022 Module 6 - Business models for sound sustainable district energy systems This module presents the background to develop sound business models in DES planning. The module is composed of five parts: Part I. Context for energy mapping Part II. Characterization of business models Part III. Financial instruments Part IV. Procurement Part V. Best practices from France, Armenia and China After completing Module 6, participants will be able to: Describe, understand and discuss the importance of developing business models for sound and sustainable DES Recognise and apply…
• News 1 November 2021 Three projects selected as best low-carbon cases District energy systems can not only contribute to greater sustainability through energy efficiency and renewable energy but also improve liveability and reduce air pollution. To promote district energy solutions and sustainable city planning, the Chinese Ministry of Ecology and Environment this year launched a collection of green and low-carbon best-cases for districts. The cases were chosen based on recommendations by local organizations, expert review, and publicity. On the list are three…
• Webinar & E-Learning 28 June 2021 Energy mapping and data collection to identify long-term opportunities for district energy systems (Webinar) - 17.06.2021 This webinar presents the background of energy mapping and data collection needed, including: The role of energy mapping in district energy planning Characterization of main types of energy mappings in district energy development Key steps in the development of energy mapping across various levels of detail Best case practices, strengths and limitations Lessons learned & recommendations Q&A Session Q: “Regarding calculating the number of floors from building heights: Does modelling…
• Webinar & E-Learning 3 March 2021 Business Models in District Energy Systems (Webinar) – 16.02.2021 This webinar is part of the training modules offered by the District Energy in Cities Initiative. It provides key insights of business models to ensure the viability of district energy projects for both heating and cooling systems. Among other aspects, the webinar covers projects that require leveraging state funding, financing models with a price cap, business models structuring when there are substitutes for district energy, the impact of legal regimes on business models, tariff setting and…
• News 29 October 2020 New university partnerships for sustainable energy use UNEP DTU Partnership has entered into two new collaborations with universities in Latin America, cooperating on locally owned climate action initiatives. This is part of the partnership's focus on a global exchange of knowledge with the aim to actively applying the shared knowledge in concrete projects. The new collaborations will create positive synergies with already existing initiatives in Chile and Argentina, bolstering UNEP DTU Partnership's efforts in converting research and data into…
• News 22 October 2020 Strategic sector collaboration with the Danish Energy Agency A new collaboration between the Danish Energy Agency (DEA) and UNEP DTU Partnership takes advantage of synergies in district energy expertise and implementation of Danish know-how. Starting out in China and Ukraine, the two organisations will work together towards implementation of district energy. The collaboration comes after UNEP DTU Partnership has worked with the energy agency throughout most of 2019, and recognises UNEP DTU Partnership's expertise and network of stakeholders and partners…

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