The second session of the Act!onHeat Training Programme will first introduce the free online tool Hotmaps for zoning and scenario creation. Zoning defines sub-areas within a given city, region, etc. with special characteristics, for example those locations suitable for installing solar thermal energy capacities. The outcome of this exercise is a set of technical scenarios that can then be used to develop a heating and cooling transition strategy.

Meanwhile, THERMOS is another free online tool which can help in the further refinement of district heating and cooling planning. The basic functionalities of the tool will be presented in this webinar. We will also have an expert on solar energy for district heating reflecting on this specific potential.

To register for one or all sessions please click here.

Certification can be offered on demand.  This requires attending the sessions and completing a short exercise with the Hotmaps tool.

10:00 – 10:05 Welcome and introduction to the topic ICLEI Europe
10:05 – 10:25 Zoning and scenario creation with Hotmaps - a practical exercise Marcus Hummel (e-think)
10:25 – 10:30 THERMOS tool for further thermal energy planning Marcus Hummel (e-think)
10:30 – 10:45 Identifying the potential of solar DH in cities and towns as part of transition strategies Bärbel Epp (IEA SHC Task 68)
10:45 – 10:55 Interactive discussion All participants
10:55 – 11:00 Closing and next steps ICLEI Europe