Guide to Creating a Transition Roadmap
Find out how to research and create a district heating Transition Roadmap for your own region and the various considerations this involves
Learn MoreSouth Dublin Transition Roadmap
This document promotes the adoption of district heating in South Dublin through highlighting and supporting actions for South Dublin County Council to tackle the main challenges in the deployment of district heating networks in the region
DownloadAberdeen Transition Roadmap
This roadmap explores the future development of district heating in Aberdeen city and modification of the existing network to meet 4th generation characteristics, examining existing opportunities and potential barriers
DownloadPlymouth Transition Roadmap
Plymouth’s Roadmap builds on previous heat mapping work, exploring sources of waste or renewable heat. It explores where 4th and 5th generation district energy approaches can be applied.
DownloadKortrijk and South-West Flanders Transition Roadmap
This strategic plan describes the necessary steps to roll-out 4th generation district heating systems (4DHC) in South-West Flanders. It outlines priorities for action in the near, medium and long term.
DownloadHeerlen and Parkstad Limburg Transition Roadmap
This Roadmap to 2040 describes strategies for long-term transition and the planned timeline of scaling up the Mijnwater district heating and cooling grid to serve the Parkstad Limburg conurbation
DownloadBoulogne-sur-Mer Transition Roadmap
This roadmap outlines Boulogne-sur-Mer’s Transition Strategy, including the expansion of its ‘Liane’ DH network and the improvement of both its ‘Liane’ and ‘Chemin Vert’ networks
DownloadGuidance for Cities and Towns
Find out more information on how to get started and what to consider when developing your own district heating network
Learn MoreUseful Resources
A Guide for Public Sector Organisations
on developing district heating in North-West Europe
Read moreFAQs
- Undertake heat mapping of demand and heat sources
- Identify and rank opportunity areas where new district heating networks would be best developed
- Include sections in planning policy to support district heating and the utilisation of local waste heat sources
- Carry out a feasibility study for one of the high-ranking opportunity areas to determine its suitability for district heating
- Develop policy to prioritise locating new high-density developments within or adjacent to the opportunity areas identified and future-proof these by adopting centralised hydronic heating systems with provision for future connection to a district heating network