District heating is not (always) worth it
Governments can achieve their energy policy objectives more cheaply with renovated individual heating systems than with local and district heating networks.
District heating is generally associated with higher heating costs for consumers, as well. These are the results of a recent study which compares both forms of residential heating in Germany. Therefore, a general political preference for heating networks is unjustified.
News items
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08.09.2017Eurofuel thinking ahead: Join us on Tuesday 26 September!
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22.06.2017Eurofuel briefed EU audiences about future liquid fuels for heating
What are the perspectives for liquid fuels to provide tomorrow’s homes with heat? How will oil heating adjust overtime to the requirements of an increasingly decarbonised society, while continuing to provide reliable and cost-effective solutions to customers?
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29.05.2017Energy Efficiency Directive: Fair and flexible legislation needed to boost energy savings
The liquid fuel heating sector welcomes the “Energy Efficiency First” principle put forward by the European Commission. The proposal to recast the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) should in our view be amended to properly encourage savings for all energy users.
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29.05.2017Energy Performance of Buildings Directive: Maintaining and further developing information tools for sound energy improvement decisions
As the European Parliament presents a draft report on the review of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), the liquid fuel heating sector supports comparative labelling of existing and new heating systems, as well as buildings’ performance certificates and regular inspections, to encourage energy upgrades in buildings.
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29.05.2017Renewable Energy Directive: Facilitating a progressive and open integration of renewables in heating and cooling
The liquid fuel heating sector calls for an open and future-proof approach to ensure the deployment of renewable energy in heating with a stable energy supply.