Crossing the Valley of Death: From vision to delivery in heating decarbonisation projects

Across Europe, cities and regions are setting ambitious goals to decarbonise heating driven by the net-zero agenda and growing concerns over energy security. Yet, many promising projects get stranded before reaching implementation. High costs, uncertain business models, and political or financial risks often stand in the way. 

Heatnet Global, under the DHC Academy project, is tackling this challenge through a series of capacity-building online sessions: Project delivery in heat – Crossing the Valley of Death. 

These sessions will guide participants through the full project journey, from concept to operation, focusing on practical solutions to reduce costs and risks and optimise performance. The series will also introduce the DHC Academy project, which aims to mobilise key stakeholders and training institutions to develop and deliver the skills needed for the future of our industry. 

Please note: Each session has its own registration link. To attend all sessions, you must register for each one individually. 

OVERVIEW OF SESSIONS

1 December | 15:00-17:00 CET

Module I – Introduction – Decarbonising Heating. In Practice

• Drivers – Why Decarbonising Heating, and How
• Objectives – Policies and Regulatory Framework
• Strategy – Toolbox of Solutions and Processes
• Challenges – Trapped in the Valley of Death
• Priorities – something must change – what?
• Action – Capacity Building and Process Innovation
• Training – DHC Academy

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ms0Z_KnvR32085q6xlFt8g

9 December | 15:00-17:00 CET

Module II – Project Preparation - Commercial Model & Design

• Recap Session 1 – Decarbonising Heating. In Practice.
• Toolbox – Conserve, Connect, Convert
• Processes – From Vision to Operations
• Project Management – Securing Delivery
• Commercial Model – Securing Revenues
• Technical Design – Securing Performance

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/zQueLgqZSzOPpBCD-dmpuQ

15 December | 16:00-18:00 CET

Module III – Project Implementation – Installation & Operations

• Recap Session 2 – Project Preparation
• Attitude and Leadership – From Figure Skating to Ice Hockey
• Installation – Securing Quality
• Operations – Securing Reliability
• Recap – Crossing the Vally of Death
• DHC Academy – Capacity Building and Training
• Training Activities in Lund, Sweden – 3-4 February

 Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-YMyDEW0SiqZ_bWGdf5BpA