Heating demand is supplied by multiple energy carriers and sources. Its decarbonisation will include different renewable and waste heat sources and technologies.
Heat consumption patterns in houses are determined by the characteristics of the energy and housing sectors and their legacy, as well as cultural behaviours. To achieve the decarbonisation of heating and cooling, mobilisation of multiple stakeholders is required: consumers, grid operators, energy suppliers, building developers, heating appliance subcontractors and manufacturers, technologies providers, etc.
We will be answering this questions:
How can municipalities accelerate the implementation of their decarbonisation strategies for the built environment?
What stakeholders should have a seat at the table? Which seats?
What planning instruments can municipalities use to accelerate the process?
How can municipalities avoid working in silos and align energy, climate, housing, social and urban strategies?
