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Russian District Heating Workshop

Location and date(s) of workshop:	IEA, Paris: 22 November 2007

Organiser(s):	IEA

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Background:	Municipal energy systems are vital for people’s well-being and sustainable economic development of cities. In particular, district heating systems – due to cogeneration – can provide a cost-effective, environmentally friendly source of heat and power for urban areas. Yet a large number of municipal energy systems in CIS countries face serious financial, marketing or technical problems. How do other countries address district heating issues? What can national and local governments do to create the right conditions for the sustainable development of district heating while improving service quality? How can the economic, environmental and energy security benefits of co-generation and district heating be best captured? To address these questions, the International Energy Agency (IEA) hosted a roundtable, which served to: • share experiences and best practices in organising heat and electricity supply in cities; • identify lessons learned applicable to Russia and other CIS countries. This roundtable provided a unique opportunity for CIS countries to learn about other countries’ experience in establishing efficient, clean, reliable and affordable municipal energy systems. See background information in Russian. IEA Russian contact: Isabel Murray

Links to relevant documents:	English Agenda Russian Agenda Workshop Summary (English) Workshop Summary (Russian) List of Participants See group photo Links to previous workshops: District Heating Policy in Transition Economies Roundtable on District Heating in Transition Economies - Priorities and Best Policy Practices

Proceedings:	Welcome Address: Neil Hirst, Director, IEA Energy Technology Office CHP and DH: Their Role in Energy Efficiency, Enhancing Energy Security, and Environmental Protection Some Words About Current Situation In Russian District Heating: Viktor Semenov, President of Noncommercial Partnership "Russian Heat Supplier" - General Director of the "Association VNIPIENERGOPROM", RAO UES of Russia Session 1. Municipal Energy Supply: Challenges and Opportunities This session will provide an overview of key issues related to DH and CHP. Overview of the IEA DHC/CHP Collaborative. Objectives of the Workshop and the Agenda Overview Tom Kerr, IEA District Heating from the Demand-side Perspective: Energy Use in Buildings Jens Laustsen, IEA The Holistic Approach of DH and Buildings - First Steps for European Regulation and Standardisation (English/Russian) Johann Zirngibl, CSTB, France Session 2. Management and Operation of Energy Systems. The Role of the Private Sector This session will discuss different ways of transferring management and operation rights from municipal and state ownership to the private sector (privatisation/concession, etc). It will also look at best practices of private or public companies in managing municipal energy systems. Various Forms of Public-Private Partnership: Leasing, Concession, Privatisation (versione francaise) Thierry Aveline de Rossignol, Director, Financial Directorate, Dalkia, France District Heating: Nordic Experiences (English/Russian text) Peter Sonne, CarlBro, Denmark Management and Operation of District Heating Arto Nuorkivi, Helsinki University of Technology, Finland Remarks on environmental performance of district heating Norela Constantinescu, Euroheat and Power, Brussels Session 3. Policy, Regulation and Planning National and local policy makers, utility and infrastructure regulators are often unaware of the role that favourable policies can play to create efficient, reliable and affordable municipal energy systems. This session will explore innovative approaches to the development and implementation of legal and regulatory framework for municipal energy systems, as well as the issues of energy planning. District Heating and Combined Heat and Power in France: National Policy, Legal and Regulatory Aspects Laurent Cadiou, Directorate of Energy and Natural Resources, French Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development and Planning Municipal Energy Planning Birger Lauersen, Danish District Energy Association Support Mechanism for DH and CHP Norela Constantinescu, Euroheat and Power, Brussels Session 4. Innovation and Technology Cooperation This session will look at innovative technologies and opportunities for international technology cooperation to improve the functioning of district heating systems. International Technology Cooperation: IEA Framework of Implementing Agreements. District Heating and Cooling Implementing Agreement Robin Wiltshire, UK, IEA District Heating and Cooling Implementing Agreements Learning from DH Upgrade Projects in Russia and Economies in Transition (English / Russian text) Peter Sonne, CarlBro, Denmark Panel Discussion: Lessons Learned English version / Russian version This panel of leading international experts will discuss the day’s presentations and analyse the lessons learned and possible next steps forward. All participants of the roundtable will be invited take part in the discussion to identify best practices applicable to Russia and other CIS countries.