Background Compared to other sectors, the building sector is seriously lagging in efforts to
mitigate climate change. In particular, heat provision needs to move to low-carbon options at …

To increase the deployment of district heating in line with European targets, there is a need
to understand consumer perceptions and the role of regulations. Therefore, this paper …

District heating plays an important role in many studies and scenarios for reaching
greenhouse gas neutrality in Germany's heating sector. In some scenarios, the share …

Recent discussion about future energy production promotes the recovery of industrial heat
as a potential solution to reduce carbon emissions. Experts call for an expansion of central …

The electricity market reform in Sweden has had great, but little discussed, consequences
for the district heating industry. Formerly regulated municipal district heating companies are …

Municipalities are key actors in planning and enabling the transition in the built environment
to sustainable heat systems. Literature on the municipal experiences in the early phases of …

Although the heat transition is one of the greatest challenges that Germany faces in terms of
its climate and sustainability goals, local initiatives that target a renewable heat transition …

District heating (DH) is an important part of the Swedish energy system and one of the most
important climate measures at the municipal level. The Swedish planning system gives a …

Heating in buildings is at the core of energy consumption–space heating and hot water
production account for around 70% of energy consumption in residential buildings in IEA …

A rapid decarbonization of the energy sector is key for mitigating climate change and in this
transformation a transition to renewable heating is essential. To date, most attention in both …