Half of the energy in the EU is used for heating and cooling buildings, with the majority still derived from fossil fuels. District heating systems account for about 10% of the EU’s heat demand.
There are approximately 10,000 district heating systems in the EU, serving 70 million people. Upgrading these systems to be more efficient and renewable-based is essential for meeting EU energy policy objectives. Significant investments are required, and the EU has allocated substantial funds for these upgrades in its 2021-2027 financial framework.
This guide aims to simplify the preparation of district heating decarbonisation projects to benefit from EU funding. It provides systematic practical advice based on JASPERS’ experience, covering areas such as analysis of the existing situation, objective setting, options analysis, definition of measures, and determination of an optimized set of measures. The document targets regions, municipalities, and district heating companies planning projects under the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework, reflecting best practices and EU regulations as of June 2024.
After decades of not carrying out similar types of rail projects, Albania is setting ambitious reconstruction plans. The Albanian Railway Company (HSH), in charge of these complex projects decided to fully live up to the challenge and requested JASPERS support to structure an Action plan.
Who we are
JASPERS, a partnership funded by the European Commission and the European Investment Bank, advices on strategies and projects that contribute to a greener, more connected, and more innovative Europe. Our support help beneficiaries align their projects with the highest EU standards, improving their chances of securing EU funding.
Free assistance for local authorities and promoters
We offer free assistance to national, regional and local authorities, as well as other beneficiaries of EU funds, in EU, pre-accession, and Eastern partnership countries. Our team is composed of over 120 staff within the European Investment Bank, and covers a wide range of expertise.
We support the entire project cycle, from planning to execution as well as technical training.
Working from six locations
To better serve our beneficiaries, we work from six locations. In addition to our Luxembourg headquarters, more than 70% of our experts are based in Brussels, Bucharest, Sofia, Vienna, and Warsaw.
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