The Act!onHeat Training Programme, of which ICLEI is a partner, will host the third and last online session of its webinar series. The programme is dedicated for staff from energy agencies, local governments, and experts interested in the process of strategic heating and cooling (H&C) planning. It explores the use of the Hotmaps and THERMOS digital tools as accelerating instruments for a faster, more efficient, and more cost effective means to develop and implement thermal projects. This season of the programme will focus on district H&C pre-feasibility studies.

This session in particular will be moderated by ICLEI Europe and will look into the future of heating and cooling in Europe, as cities accelerate their efforts to decarbonise the sector. In order to achieve climate neutrality, the transition to a greener heating and cooling system is key, as it accounts for half of the energy demand in Europe. Cities are developing ambitious plans, creating more efficient district heating systems and partnering with organisations that bring innovative technologies and opportunities. During this session, we will hear about the Act!onHeat project experience, an example of best practice in a European city and a leading organisation in the sector.

11:00 - 11:05 Welcome and introduction to the topic (ICLEI Europe)
11:05 - 11:15 Where is H&C moving towards? - The Act!onHeat experience (Act!onHeat partner)
11:15 - 11:30 Best practice city on H&C (European city)
11:30 - 11:45 The future of district heating and other H&C technologies (Organisation in the sector)
11:45 - 11:55 Q&A (Speakers and participants)
11:55 - 12:00 Closing (ICLEI Europe)

Register for the event here.