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#TBT to this week's insightful dinner debate at the European Parliament, hosted by the European Energy Forum! The focus was on #PublicAcceptance in RES and clean transition projects, with Tsvetelina Penkova, EEF President, chairing the discussion.   🗣️ Pauline Lucas, Euroheat & Power's Policy Director, shared key insights on how DHC systems can foster greater public understanding and support for renewable energy and decarbonisation projects at the local level.   💡 Did you know that connecting to a #DHC network not only protects households from the volatility of fossil fuel markets but also shields them from the high upfront costs of upcoming legislation like ETS2? This makes the clean heat transition more affordable for consumers. With 43% of its energy already decarbonised and growing, DHC also improves building energy performance, helping meet EPBD requirements.   DHC systems do more than provide heating and cooling - they integrate heating and cooling solutions into urban planning, connecting utilities, local authorities, industries, and citizens to create more efficient and sustainable local energy systems.   And here's the best part: 𝐃𝐇𝐂 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 😎. Powered by homegrown energy sources like waste heat, geothermal, and solar thermal, DHC strengthens EU industry and also creates local jobs, all while supporting Europe’s energy independence!   A big thank you to the European Energy Forum, Tsvetelina Penkova and the European Parliament for providing this important platform, and to all the participants for their valuable contributions! 🙌 

🔥 Today's #DetoxEssentials Looking to optimise your district heating and cooling systems? Our Heat Detox Kit is packed with valuable resources to support your efforts! 📌 Today, we spotlight Euroheat & Power's Knowledge Hub. This comprehensive database offers resources on district heating and cooling, including academic reports, research project outcomes, market analyses, and more essential content for the sector. Access the Knowledge Hub and explore our Heat Detox Kit now—links in the comments! ⤵️ #CitiesHeatDetox

☀️ The sun may have been out this week, but it was a studious one for 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 & 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬!    With an upcoming 𝐄𝐔 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲, it is a pivotal moment for defining the sector's needs in terms of investment, financing and regulation.   We were honoured to welcome MEP Prof. Dr. Andrea Wechsler, and discuss how to support #districtheating and #cooling solutions, as a strategic asset for a more sustainable, secure and competitive Europe. Hard to sum-up such rich exchanges, but some key takeaways: 🍀 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 - technology openness is essential to achieve those targets. ⚖️ 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 - the heating & cooling strategy should help implement local heating and cooling plans, ETS2, and deploy more renewable and waste heat recovery projects. 🏦 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞-𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 - the industrial decarbonisation bank and MFF are key instruments for unlocking investment. 🤱 We need 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 - let's work on making district heating and cooling solutions more accessible for consumers.   With the right policies, we can accelerate deployment, attract investment and unlock Europe’s sustainable heating and cooling potential. 🚀

🏆 It's time to celebrate our Covenant of Mayors Awards 2025 winners! 🎉 These cities are leading the way in heating and cooling decarbonisation, demonstrating how sustainable energy solutions can drive healthier air, stronger economies, and more resilient communities. The path to fossil-free heating is well underway. 🇧🇪 Stad Mechelen – With a comprehensive heat plan and a coalition of local actors, Mechelen is developing sustainable district heating by harnessing geothermal energy and waste heat from water treatment. 🇬🇷 Domokos – Transforming its educational facilities, Domokos is integrating energy-efficient heating and cooling systems alongside renewable energy solutions, creating more sustainable public infrastructure. 🇫🇮 Lappeenrannan kaupunki - City of Lappeenranta – Advancing towards carbon neutrality by 2030, Lappeenranta is powering its district heating with low-cost, low-emission electricity. Smart thermal storage, guided by AI-driven algorithms, optimises charging based on capacity, prices, and demand. 🔗 Join us in celebrating their success, discover more about their achievements: https://lnkd.in/eCxUMUAm 📍 Explore their case studies on our interactive heat map: https://lnkd.in/d-jNDisY

Heating and cooling decarbonisation and energy security are two sides of the same coin!🪙   Yesterday, under the patronage of the Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union, we hosted a high-level roundtable with Minister Krzysztof (Chris) Bolesta, MEP Martin Hojsik, Matthieu Ballu and #MemberState representatives to define how the #EU can leverage the heating and cooling transition for a more #secure and #competitive Europe.   #Heating and #cooling is 𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗳 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝟮𝟳% 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗢₂ 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, and a significant share of costly Russian and US 𝗳𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀. As highlighted by our speakers, decarbonising this sector is a defence strategy, an industrial strategy, and our most powerful weapon to regain energy security and competitiveness! 🛡️   𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗘𝗨 𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵—𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁, 𝗴𝗲𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹.🤩 We are lagging behind, but a robust EU heating and cooling strategy can reverse this trend rapidly. We need strong policies to accelerate project deployment, facilitate access to capital for industries and citizens, share best practices and raise awareness on this immense opportunity‼️   A big thank you to all participants, and to our #BringHeatHome partners and supporters for being part of this exchange. 🙏 Let's unleash Europe's secret weapon, let's bring heat home! 💪 AGFW | Der Energieeffizienzverband für Wärme, Kälte und KWK e.V. | Werner Lutsch Alfa Laval | Anna Hall | Dalkia | Monika Foussereau | Danfoss | Sasa Rihtarsic | Efficient Buildings Europe | Rémi Collombet-Gourdon | Janne Kerttula | EGEC Geothermal | Philippe Dumas | European Heat Pump Association | Mélanie Auvray | FEDENE | Pascal Guillaume | Innargi |Asbjørn Haugstrup |Solar Heat Europe (ESTIF) | Valérie Séjourné | ENERGIFÖRETAGEN SVERIGE - SWEDENERGY - AB |Sandra Hult | Alix Chambris | The Coalition for Energy Savings | Arianna Vitali Roscini| Cool Heating Coalition | Delia Villagrasa  | Energy Cities | Claire Roumet |Marija Zjurikova | Justina Ratkevičiūtė | Johan Vetlesen | Radovan Mačuga |Sara Martín Santana | Karolina Kubacka

"𝗡𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴!" 🚀 Those were the words of Energy and Housing Commissioner Dan Jørgensen as he addressed Energy Ministers at the Energy Council, presenting the Affordable Energy Action Plan—aimed at deploying more, faster, and cheaper renewable energy to accelerate the phase-out of Russian fossil fuels. During his intervention, he also confirmed the imminent release of the Roadmap to Phase Out Russian Energy.   This comes at a critical time, as reinforcing Europe’s energy independence and competitiveness is more urgent than ever. #Heating and #cooling account for nearly half of Europe’s energy consumption, yet remain heavily reliant on imported fossil fuels 😱 . #Decarbonising the sector with homegrown solutions like #districtheating and #cooling is key to achieving these goals.   Today, heating and cooling take centre stage in the #ActionPlan through initiatives like the Heating and Cooling strategy, but these efforts must be applied across all Member States. 💪   Despite different visions, we were pleased that Energy Ministers welcomed the actions and acknowledged the need to address energy security and affordability. 🙌 📸𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻- 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 (𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆) 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

In Warsaw 🇵🇱, district heating is still mainly supplied by coal, but not for long! ⤵️ The incentives for starting Warsaw's heat detox were many: 🌱 Better air quality due to decreased emissions, ⚡An improvement in energy security through the reduction of fossil fuel dependency, 💪 Enhanced energy efficiency and reduced energy costs through modernised infrastructure, 🧑🔧 The creation of jobs and stimulation of local economic growth. With all of this in mind, Warsaw's detox journey is already in motion. In its detox mix, two key ingredients stand out: Geothermal and Waste Heat. 👉 Find out all about this ambitious detox plan: https://lnkd.in/d6MgCYvm #CitiesHeatDetox #HealthyHeat4Cities

🏆Meet the 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Jury Panel!   The #25GDECA applications will be assessed by a high-level panel of experts in #districtenergy, from policy, industry, academia, and finance. With their combined knowledge and experience, they will ensure a comprehensive and fair evaluation, recognising the most innovative solutions shaping the future of district energy. 🌍   Our jury comprises: 🔹Robin Wiltshire (Chairman) – IEA DHC 🔹Chiara Delmastro, Ph.D. – International Energy Agency (IEA) 🔹Aurélie Beauvais – Euroheat & Power 🔹Mikael Jakobsson – Asia Pacific Urban Energy Association (APUEA) 🔹Rob Thornton – International District Energy Association 🔹Zhuolun Chen – UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre 🔹Alexander Sharabaroff, CFA – The World Bank 🔹Michael Wiggin – The Boltzmann Institute, Canada 🔹Herkko Lehdonvirta – Energy Consultant, Finland 🔹Luis Munuera – UN Environment Programme     💫 Take the opportunity to gain global recognition and visibility! 📬 Submit your application by 15 May 2025 to have a chance to become one of this year’s winners.    More info on how to apply➡️ https://bit.ly/3y1va0t

Just back from Rome, where I had the opportunity to speak at the Italian Geothermal Forum – and what made it even more special is that it was my first time speaking at an event in my hometown 😁 . 🇮🇹 As a panelist, I discussed the immense potential of #geothermal energy in the district heating and cooling sector, a game-changer for Europe’s decarbonization journey and an inspiration for Italy’s energy future. 🌱 Here are some key takeaways and policy recommendations from my intervention: 🔍 The European Landscape: Geothermal energy already provides 2.8% of the EU’s DHC input, with the potential to cover 25% of the EU’s heating and cooling needs by 2030. 💪 Countries like Germany and France are leading the way: Munich aims for 70% geothermal DHC by 2040, and Paris has leveraged geothermal energy since 1969. 🌍 💡 Some Recommendations to Unlock Geothermal DHC Potential: - Strengthen Risk Mitigation and Financial Support: Expand financial instruments like France’s risk mitigation funds and Germany’s Munich Re insurance to cover exploration and drilling risks across the EU. Increase EU-level grants and blended finance schemes to lower upfront costs and attract private investment. 💶🛡️ - Streamline Permitting and Enhance Data Accessibility: Establish one-stop-shops for licensing and harmonize regulatory frameworks to accelerate project deployment. Develop EU-wide geoscience databases to support better decision-making and reduce exploration risk. 🚀🌐 - Foster Awareness and Build Workforce Capacity: Launch communication campaigns to highlight geothermal’s benefits and foster local community support. Invest in training programs to build a skilled workforce ready to drive the geothermal transition. 📢🎓 🌱 A Call for Action in Italy: Italy has vast untapped geothermal potential that could power district heating networks (my Country can be considered somewhat the Southern sister of Iceland on his matter), support national decarbonization goals, and enhance energy independence. By investing in this infrastructure and setting up an enabling policy and financial framework, Italy can become a leader in Europe’s clean thermal energy transition. 🌋 The Italian Geothermal Forum was an inspiring space for sharing ideas and solutions – and I’m hopeful that Italy can harness its geothermal strength to lead Europe’s energy transition. 💚⚡Thanks Associazione Italiana Riscaldamento Urbano - AIRU for the invitation. #GeothermalEnergy #DistrictHeating #RenewableEnergy #Sustainability #Italy #EnergyTransition #Decarbonization #Innovation #DHC #ClimateAction Euroheat & Power DHC+ Platform EGEC Geothermal Alessandro Cecchi Flavio De Mestrangelo

We are thrilled to be part of the Coalition for Higher Ambition! 🚀 As we join this call to action, together with 21 other NGOs and associations, we urge EU leaders to support a net domestic emissions reduction target of at least 90% by 2040 and commit to an ambitious Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). We need strong support for post-2030 climate and energy policies that drive a just and competitive transition. Investing in clean and efficient heating and cooling solutions will be crucial to achieving these goals while strengthening energy security and affordability. 💪 Ambitious measures for the #heating and #cooling sector should be one of EU's key pillar. As our Policy Director, Pauline Lucas, puts it: “To achieve ambitious 2040 climate goals, we must urgently tackle our costly dependency on fossil fuels embedded in the heating and cooling infrastructure. The solution is already at hand: efficient district heating and cooling networks that tap into renewable and waste heat sources. All we need now is political determination to scale-up these networks, cut emissions, enhance energy security, and protect Europeans from rising energy costs.” More about the coalition: https://bit.ly/4bQzeU8 Read the full letter ⬇️ C40 Cities | Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe | Climate Group | Climate KIC | Climate Leadership Coalition | EKOenergy ecolabel | Eurocities | European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) | EAPN - European Anti Poverty Network | European Environmental Bureau | EiiF | European Heat Pump Association | Hagainitiativet | ICLEI Europe | Naturefriends International | RECS Energy Certificate Association | SOLIDAR & SOLIDAR Foundation | Solar Heat Europe (ESTIF) | Grupo Español para el Crecimiento Verde | T&E | We Mean Business Coalition