In order to achieve a fast and cost-efficient energy transition in European cities, a systemic (integrated) approach is required. Integrated energy system can be understood as the enhanced cooperation between energy carriers, infrastructure and sectors which helps...
The Celsius Initiative has joined the EU campaign and signed the manifesto, launched on May 30 2022 by Energy Cities, to provide cities with the staffing means for their climate ambitions. We encourage Celsius cities to join the campaign and sign the manifesto! To...
Stakeholder survey ‘Urban Heating and Cooling Transition’ was launched in January 2022. Its results were presented and discussed at the REWARDHeat-Celsius policy workshop on 17 March in Brussels. See the full presentation here. The aim of the survey was to analyse...
Future energy systems cannot ignore the importance of sector integration, taking into account the interdependencies between electricity, gas, heat and electric mobility, finding a balance between supply and transportation/distribution to meet both electric, thermal...
The district heating network in Hengelo makes optimal use of waste heat. The waste heat originates from the waste incineration company Twence. By processing regional wood and waste, steam is produced. With a turbine, this steam is partly converted into sustainable...