The National Action Plan for District Energy

An Industry-Government Partnership

Table of Contents

The National Planning Committee for District Heating, Cooling, and Cogeneration

Executive Summary

Mission and Goals

Purpose and Responsibility

What is District Energy ?

A Proven and Viable Technology

. . That Has Significant Growth Potential

Market Barriers and Market Potential

Market and Technical

Barriers Market Potential

Key Issues and Common Goals

The Planning Process

The Initial Focus

Consensus and the Next Challenge

The Implementation Plan

Leadership and Participation

Four Initial Tasks

The Action Plan for District Energy

Goal 1 = A Credible Foundation

Goal 2 = A Competitive Position

Goal 3 = An Effective Presence

Goal 4 = A Fair Policy Climate

Participants and Working Groups

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