January 31, 2023
Report

Policies to Decarbonize District Heating: International Best Practices

Abstract

This report analyzes and discusses best practices within DH systems throughout many countries in the European Union (EU) and beyond. Using case studies, the report outlines findings of how DH systems can impact CO2 emission reductions and energy efficiency. These findings can be used by national policymakers and municipalities in Ukraine to illustrate the impacts from increasing connections to DH systems, and decarbonizing DH systems, on country’s emission reduction and energy efficiency goals.

Published: January 31, 2023

Citation

Kholod N., C.P. Wejnert-Depue, M. Evans, and A.R. Mott. 2022. Policies to Decarbonize District Heating: International Best Practices Richland, WA: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.