04-06-2009 Climate Talks, Climate Action - DHC Leading the road to Copenhagen
Euroheat & Power's 34th Congress took place in Venice on the 25th and 26th of May this year. It proved to be a highly successful event, with high level speakers, interesting workshops and marked an important step along the road to Copenhagen.
34th Euroheat & Power Congress
“Managed properly, the transition to a low carbon, energy efficient economy can bring great benefits to household budgets and quality of life, in addition to commerce and industry. District Heating and Cooling is an important part of the solution”.
It is simply a question of deploying these proven, dependable and cost-effective energy systems and technologies. Antonio Bonomo, President of Euroheat & Power addressing the 34th Euroheat & Power Congress, in Venice Italy. The Congress, held in Venice on the 25th and 26th of May, brought together professionals, policy makers, academics and all those with an interest and involvement in energy and environmental issues. Discussions focused on ideas and policies for the sector as it looks ahead to the crucial deal at the global climate summit, to be held in Copenhagen in December.
The first decade of the 21st century is likely to be remembered as a period of crisis: marked by a financial crisis unmatched since the 1930’s and by an energy and climate crisis – both a result of man-made mistakes. Significant cuts in national and urban CO2 emissions could be made within a decade if best local practices are rolled out across continents. Combined heat and power (CHP) systems, industrial surplus heat and renewable energy sources such as biomass and geothermal, and power generated from waste streams, can be plugged together to provide thermal energy to multiple household, commercial and municipal users.
At the 2007 G8 summit in Heilligendamm, heads of state’s committed themselves to “adopt instruments and measures to significantly increase the share of combined heat and power (CHP) in the generation of electricity”. What better place or time to start turning words into action than in L'Aquila at this year’s G8 summit. It is time to finally recognize district heating and cooling as one of our most important resources for combating climate change, and how it should play a key part of the global climate summit, to be held in Copenhagen in December.
For further information please contact Sinead Boyle (communications@euroheat.org, +32 2 740 21 10).
Euroheat & Power works for secure energy supplies in balance with the environment. We illustrate the advantages of combined heat & power and district heating & cooling and our work includes the advocacy of renewable energy sources and efficient use of primary energies.
Euroheat & Power promotes and co-ordinates Europe-wide activities for the benefit of technological innovation, environmental awareness and for the continuing growth of the industry.
For more information or to schedule an interview with Antonio Bonomo, president of Euroheat & Power please call Sinead Boyle at 00393497623692 or email communications@euroheat.org
District heating and cooling plays a significant role in the supply of low-carbon heating and cooling in Europe. While having an average market share of 10 percent in Europe, it is particularly widespread in North, Central and Eastern Europe, where market shares often reach 50 percent and more. On average, over 80 per cent of heat supplied by district heating originates from renewable energy sources or heat recovery (i.e. from electricity production or industrial processes).
An international study co-financed by the European Commission confirms the possibility of saving an extra 400 million tons of CO2 yearly (corresponding to 9.3% CO2 reduction – thus more than the whole Kyoto target!) with more District Heating and Cooling across 32 European countries. Creating conditions for the expansion of district heating and cooling schemes will thus secure a more sustainable energy system and a brighter energy future.
More at: www.ecoheatcool.org
34th Euroheat & Power Congress
"Climate talks, climate action – DHC leading the road to Copenhagen"
25th and 26th May 2009 in Venice, Italy
“Managed properly, the transition to a low carbon, energy efficient economy can bring great benefits to household budgets and quality of life, in addition to commerce and industry. District Heating and Cooling is an important part of the solution”.
It is simply a question of deploying these proven, dependable and cost-effective energy systems and technologies. Antonio Bonomo, President of Euroheat & Power addressing the 34th Euroheat & Power Congress, in Venice Italy. The Congress, held in Venice on the 25th and 26th of May, brought together professionals, policy makers, academics and all those with an interest and involvement in energy and environmental issues. Discussions focused on ideas and policies for the sector as it looks ahead to the crucial deal at the global climate summit, to be held in Copenhagen in December.
The first decade of the 21st century is likely to be remembered as a period of crisis: marked by a financial crisis unmatched since the 1930’s and by an energy and climate crisis – both a result of man-made mistakes. Significant cuts in national and urban CO2 emissions could be made within a decade if best local practices are rolled out across continents. Combined heat and power (CHP) systems, industrial surplus heat and renewable energy sources such as biomass and geothermal, and power generated from waste streams, can be plugged together to provide thermal energy to multiple household, commercial and municipal users.
At the 2007 G8 summit in Heilligendamm, heads of state’s committed themselves to “adopt instruments and measures to significantly increase the share of combined heat and power (CHP) in the generation of electricity”. What better place or time to start turning words into action than in L'Aquila at this year’s G8 summit. It is time to finally recognize district heating and cooling as one of our most important resources for combating climate change, and how it should play a key part of the global climate summit, to be held in Copenhagen in December.
For further information please contact Sinead Boyle (communications@euroheat.org, +32 2 740 21 10).
Euroheat & Power works for secure energy supplies in balance with the environment. We illustrate the advantages of combined heat & power and district heating & cooling and our work includes the advocacy of renewable energy sources and efficient use of primary energies.
Euroheat & Power promotes and co-ordinates Europe-wide activities for the benefit of technological innovation, environmental awareness and for the continuing growth of the industry.
For more information or to schedule an interview with Antonio Bonomo, president of Euroheat & Power please call Sinead Boyle at 00393497623692 or email communications@euroheat.org
District Heating & Cooling Explained
District heating and cooling plays a significant role in the supply of low-carbon heating and cooling in Europe. While having an average market share of 10 percent in Europe, it is particularly widespread in North, Central and Eastern Europe, where market shares often reach 50 percent and more. On average, over 80 per cent of heat supplied by district heating originates from renewable energy sources or heat recovery (i.e. from electricity production or industrial processes).
An international study co-financed by the European Commission confirms the possibility of saving an extra 400 million tons of CO2 yearly (corresponding to 9.3% CO2 reduction – thus more than the whole Kyoto target!) with more District Heating and Cooling across 32 European countries. Creating conditions for the expansion of district heating and cooling schemes will thus secure a more sustainable energy system and a brighter energy future.
More at: www.ecoheatcool.org
