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District Heating

District Heating. Video: biomass district heating (only biomass covered, not other technologies) http://www.planlocal.org.uk/videos/videopages/an-individual-biomass-district-heating-project-or-esco.html. Information from factsheet: Technology basics – page 1

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District Heating

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  1. District Heating Video: biomass district heating (only biomass covered, not other technologies) http://www.planlocal.org.uk/videos/videopages/an-individual-biomass-district-heating-project-or-esco.html • Information from factsheet: • Technology basics – page 1 • Different types of district heating fuels – page1 • Different types application – page 1 • Renewable Heat Incentive information – page 1 • Benefits for your community – page 2 • Myth busting facts – page 2 • Checklist: is district heating the right technology for my community? – page 3 • Subregional information and contacts – page 4 • Case studies

  2. District heating– the basics How does district heating work? A district heating network consists of a central boiler connected to pipes delivering heat to a number of buildings within a local area Different types of fuel Biomass Not renewable sources like natural gas Solar energy Geothermal, waste heat… Video: biomass district heating (only biomass covered, not other technologies) http://www.planlocal.org.uk/videos/videopages/an-individual-biomass-district-heating-project-or-esco.html

  3. District heating – Renewable Heat Incentive Generating a source of income for your community from district heating What is the Renewable Heat Incentive • Government incentive to encourage the generation of renewable heat • Owners of a district heating system (using biomass, geothermal, ground or water heat pumps, solar thermal systems, municipal solid waste and biogas) can make money from the heat generated by the system • Guaranteed for 20 years • Retail price index linked • New incentive – visit the Government website for further information and updates • http://www.decc.gov.uk/en/content/cms/what_we_do/uk_supply/energy_mix/renewable/policy/incentive/incentive.aspx

  4. District heating – Benefits and Myths What benefits could district heating generate for your community • Protection against rising fuel prices • Make money for your community • More local jobs • Very efficient technology • Reduce your carbon emissions • Improve community well-being What are the typical myths surrounding district heating • district heating is too complex for my community to manage • district heating is too expensive so it will make no saving to my community

  5. District heating – Checklist Is district heating suitable for your community? • Site suitability • Community heating needs • Fuel supply • Land/Building owner permission • Planning permission

  6. District heating – Case studies North West Case Study – Charter Housing Ecopod district heating UK Case Study – Biomass district heating for a community in Sussex

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