News

In this newsletter, we invite you to discover the extension of the D2GRIDS project, the news and events of the sector, and expert insights about the development potential of 5th generation heating and cooling network.

Data centers can replace existing heating plants in a district heating system if the right cooling technology is used (liquid-cooled datacenters). The goal is to use excess heat that does not need heat pumps and repurpose it in a district heating network. A testbed has been created to support the technological development of liquid-cooled data centers.

The construction industry is looking for ways to adapt to the changing climate. Because of this, builders search for structure stabilization features and long-lasting materials to reduce waste. Construction professionals can create storm-resistant and resilient buildings to prevent damage.

How much can an energy positive building produce? How this surplus of energy can support the community? There are three main steps to reach these expectations which allows to more easily reach the energy efficiency and clean energy goals. Read more in the following case study in Norway.

In order to address the energy and climate crisis, it is important to boost the energy efficiency potential of technical building systems, and this should be taken into account in the recast of the EPBD. How can heat recovery in domestic hot water system be improved? What about the electrical installations?

Les Campus des métiers et des qualifications ont pour ambition de transformer durablement des secteurs clefs de l’économie. À travers son site de Lyon, l’ESITC Caen est partenaire du Campus «Urbanisme et construction : vers une ville intelligente», développé le 21 juin dernier, au sein de la région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Landlord and tenant relationship can be experienced positively or negatively for many reasons. Luckily,  the relationship is regulated by specific legislation which aims at supporting both parties, but what happens when the house has to be renovated? The following interview addresses this issue from the renters´ point of view, and digs more into housing affordability and social justice.

As EU Member States take every day some steps towards renewable and energy efficient solutions, Austria is banning the installation of gas boilers from 2023 and pushing towards switching to renewable energy sources. The Austrian government is also offering subsidies for households willing to implement these renovations.

In these times of uncertainty, the EU Member States should jointly make an effort to boost the energy transition. This means to reduce the cost of the Energiewende to a zero-emission energy system. Are Member States and all of us ready to implement this paradigm shift towards a cleaner future?

To help project developers who are considering 5GDHC, the D2Grids project is launching a new tool to assess their project and get proposed designs suited for each situation.