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Sama Bilbao Y Leon
Head, Division of Nuclear Technology Development and Economics (NTE).
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Alex Martinos
Energy Analyst.
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Kadri Simson
EU Commissioner for Energy.
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Renewables in District Energy Executive summary
District energy is a strategic lever for energy security and emissions reduction District energy supplies around 10% of global final energy consumption for heat. As heating and cooling account for more than half of global end-use energy consumption today, this corresponds to around 5% of total energy consumption. District heating and cooling systems offer an efficient, large-scale solution for energy diversification in areas with sufficiently dense demand. By producing heat or cold centrally and distributing it through insulated networks, district energy systems can integrate diverse energy sources - including renewables - optimise demand management at scale, and support coordinated infrastructure…
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Roberto Cingolani
Minister for Ecological Transition.
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Alessia Scoz
Junior Digitalisation Energy Analyst.
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Multiple Benefits of Energy Efficiency for Business Quality and reputation
Greater efficiency can reduce defects and improve production quality Energy efficiency improvements often involve tighter control and optimisation of production processes. By improving precision and stability in how equipment operates, firms can reduce variability in output and limit the occurrence of defects. These effects are particularly important in manufacturing sectors where small deviations can affect product quality and increase waste.For example, an industrial bakery in Switzerland implemented a highly efficient centralised cooling system with CO₂-refrigerant and advanced controls. The system allowed for a more constant controlled temperature and reduced downtime, improving product quality and consistency, all while reducing…
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Jennifer Morgan
State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action, Germany.
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Aloys Nghiem
Data Development and Support Lead.
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Tae-Yoon Kim
Head of Critical Minerals Division.
