District heating
District heating is an efficient way of warming homes, businesses, hospitals and schools.
Body Heat Heating Building in Stockholm
The body heat from Stockholm central station’s 250 000 daily commuters now warms the office block next door, slashing heating costs by 25%.
Global district heating
Rambøll is a leading district heating consultancy with 40 years of experience from projects in Denmark and more than 25 other countries.
Big in China
Iceland-based geothermal energy company Enex build district heating in China together with Chinese Sinopec Star.
The power of plants
In the 60s they built a district heating system, in the 90s they switched to biofuels, this year they open Swedens largest combined bio heat and power plant. Söderenergi is doing their part to make sure the Swedes stay warm, and their winters stay cold.
The carbon compensating island
The Danish island Samsø has a negative carbon footprint. Offshore wind power is compensating the island's emissions from transportation.
Norwegian District Heating Association
The Norwegian District Heating Association promotes district heating, when based on renewable sources.
Danish District Heating Association
The Danish District Heating Association has a vision of having decisive influence on Danish energy policy and to maintain the leading position of district heating.
Swedish District Heating Association
The Swedish District Heating Association is working to make the district heating industry an obvious, growing part of an sustainable energy future.
Distribution pipe connecting district heating grids in Oslo
Hafslund Fjernvarme in Oslo is connecting different district heating grids to improve the system's efficiency.
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Sufficient and sustainable
The Danish municipality Ringkøbing – Skjern aims at 100 % energy sufficiency by 2020.
Provincial heating
Sweden is one of the world leaders in district heating. Yet, there are rural areas in Sweden that are too scarcely populated to see any major developments. In these areas thinking small is a great ide
Planning to help the environment
Need a plan? Danish consultants Planenergi carries out planning, design, counseling and construction. They can help you, if your project doesn't harm the environment.
