Analysis of Challenges, Gaps and Good Practices in District Heating and Cooling

We’re excited to share our latest report, offering a comprehensive analysis of the DHC sector across Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia (REHEATEAST region).

The document provides a comprehensive analysis of the district heating and cooling (DHC) sector, focusing on the REHEATEAST region, and identifies challenges, gaps, and best practices, while also outlining possible strategic and technical solutions to modernize and expand DHC systems. The analysis combines insights from stakeholder engagement, comparative evaluations of DHC conditions across countries, and also highlights several regional best practices to guide future investments and policy development.

The report provides an overview of the DHC sector in the participating countries, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, and Slovenia. A significant disparity in DHC development is evident across the region. While some countries rely heavily on fossil fuels, there is growing interest in integrating renewable energy sources (RES), such as geothermal, biomass and solar thermal. However, aging and inefficient systems remain a critical barrier to modernization in most countries of the region.

📖 Explore the report, discover valuable insights and be inspired to drive a more sustainable DHC future. 🌟