District Heating and Cooling

IEA Information Centre

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Introduction

The International Energy Agency (IEA) was established in 1974 in order to strengthen the cooperation between member countries. As an element of the International Energy Programme, the participating countries undertake cooperative activities in energy research, development and demonstration.

District Heating is seen by the IEA as a means by which countries may reduce their dependence on oil. It involves the increased use of indigenous or abundant fuels, the utilisation of waste energy and improved energy efficiency. With the same objectives District Cooling is getting a growing interest. The positive environmental effects of improved energy efficiency will give an additional and very strong impulse to raise the activities on District Heating and Cooling.

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Contents

• Background
• Organization and Participation
• Promotional Activities
• Research, Development and Demonstration Projects
• Publications
• Participating Countries and Members
• IEA Information Centres
• Other District heating and cooling sites

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Information

IEA Secretariat
Mrs. Gudrun Maass
2 Rue André-Pascal
F-75775 Paris Cedex 16
FRANCE
Telephone: +33 1 452 4997
Fax: +33 1 452 49475

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The Operating Agent
Netherlands Agency for Energy and the Environment
Mr. Frank van Bussel
P.O. Box 17
NL-6130 AA SITTARD
The Netherlands
Telephone: +31 46 595 332
Fax: +31 46 528 260