Community Energy Planning:

Planning, Development & Delivery, Strategies for Thermal Networks

Introduction

This guide provides a framework for community leaders interested in developing District Energy, drawing on experiences from the US and abroad. It focuses on two energy supply systems including District Energy and Combined Heat and Power, examining the long-term opportunities in these systems and providing the tools necessary to start a conversation around local energy production.

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