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Phone: +33-1-40 57 66 67
Fax: +33-1-40 57 67 59
Email: jeppe.bjerg@Tiea.org
http://www.iea-dhc.org

The mission of the 'IEA Implementing Agreement on District Heating & Cooling including the integration of CHP' is to conduct highly effective Research and Development as well as policy analysis of District Heating and Cooling Systems with low Environmental Impact through international collaboration.

We are furthering this mission by selecting, managing and publishing collaborative co-funded projects collating and exchanging information on R&D projects between countries.

Increasing end-use energy efficiency and expanding use of renewable energy are generally recognised as key requirements for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG), promoting sustainable development and reducing vulnerability to supply disruptions. Often overlooked is the critical role that District Heating and Cooling (DHC) can play in meeting these goals by reducing fossil fuel consumption by facilitating productive use of waste heat from industrial processes, electricity generation, waste incineration or renewable energy sources.

District heating and cooling uses these sources of energy for heating and cooling over a local area, with the heat being transported through a pipeline system. It thus provides an effective system for improving the efficiency of energy use and reducing adverse environmental impacts of energy supply and use.

District heating and cooling, including the Integration of combined heat and power, deals with the design, performance and operation of distribution systems and consumer installations. The Agreement is dedicated to helping to make district heating and cooling a powerful tool for energy conservation and the reduction of environmental impacts of supplying heat.

1. Actor:

   International partnerships

2. Sector:

   District heating systems

3. Activity:

   Canada, Denmark, Finland, Korea, Dem. People's Rep., Netherlands, United Kingdom, United States