Problem:
-District heating (DH) companies have very low energy efficiency resulting in:
- Economic problem: High cost of heat production
- Acceptance problem: Consumers are not willing to pay higher tariffs, if production and distribution is wasteful
- Ecological problem: Emissions high
Objective of this Policy Briefing:
-Analyse what can be done to improve energy efficiency in district heating companies
We concentrate on measures to improve energy efficiency for heat generation and distribution (supply side), demand side measures like temperature control and building insulation are not the subject of this policy briefing
