The SET_HEAT project is conducting a study to ascertain citizens' and community stakeholders' views on transformative district heating (DH) technologies included in the SET_HEAT model investment projects.
The energy transition and decarbonisation of existing district heating systems through the integration of renewable and waste heat sources, as well as combustion-less clean heating technologies, has the potential to significantly impact urban built environments. However, given the deep integration of district heating into the socio-economic systems of many European cities, the implementation of such changes is likely to encounter a range of technical, infrastructural, economic, legal and social challenges. The introduction of new DH technologies has the potential to transform cities by deconstructing existing systems and integrating new infrastructure into neighbourhoods. Consequently, when evaluating the feasibility of proposed technological solutions, it is essential to assess their potential socio-economic implications, both in terms of support and hindrance to their implementation. A comprehensive socio-economic study can help to mitigate the risk of investment projects and energy transition programmes for DH companies in specific municipalities.
The SET_HEAT project is conducting a study to ascertain citizens' and community stakeholders' views on transformative district heating (DH) technologies included in the SET_HEAT model investment projects. We invite you to contribute to this initiative by completing the survey, which is available at the following link:
https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/SSH-Key-ENG
Open-access paper on the problem of optimal sizing of large-scale high-temperature heat pumps using treated sewage water as a heat source.
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