The DHC+ Summer School, organised by DHC+ Platform / Euroheat & Power, is hosted by Energieinstitut an der JKU Linz. Representatives of the host organisation will welcome the participants.

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  Simon Moser

  Key Researcher at Energieinstitut an der Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
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  Robert Tichler

  Managing Director of Energieinstitut an der Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
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  Aksana Krasatsenka

  Knowledge Transfer Director of Euroheat & Power

This lecture offers a comprehensive introduction to EU energy policy, specifically tailored for individuals with no prior experience. The latest developments in EU energy policy will be addressed, with a particular emphasis on the implications for the district heating and cooling sector, including an in-depth analysis of the Fit for 55 package.

The session will also provide insights into the future landscape for DHC under the new European Parliament and Commission mandate. Attendees will engage in group discussions on specific topics provided during the class, ensuring a dynamic and participatory learning experience.

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  Pauline Lucas

  Policy Director of Euroheat & Power

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  Gabriela Jauschnik

  Junior Researcher at Energieinstitut an der Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
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  Simon Moser

  Key Researcher at Energieinstitut an der Johannes Kepler Universität Linz

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  Gabriela Jauschnik

  Junior Researcher at Energieinstitut an der Johannes Kepler Universität Linz
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  Simon Moser

  Key Researcher at Energieinstitut an der Johannes Kepler Universität Linz

The lecture is split into 3 sections:
1. What is the concept of sector coupling in the perspective of DH,
2. Copenhagen - as an example of a large sector coupled system,
3. Sønderborg - as an example of a small sector coupled system.

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  Jan Eric Thorsen

  Director at the Heating Segment Application Centre of Danfoss

The lecture addresses the characteristics of a conventional district heating business model. The characteristics will be contrasted to the features of a business model where the district heating is based heat sources that are not combusted (for example waste heat from industrial processes or from urban processes). The concept of energy as a service will also be discussed in the district heating context. The lecture will contain an element of group discussion on a specific topic provided in class.

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  Kristina Lygnerud

  Senior Energy Expert at the Swedish Environment Research Institute

This session will draw over the most commonly used sources of financing for DHC systems, including private and public schemes, innovative instruments, and with a focus on the peculiarity of geothermal DHC networks and their need for risk mitigation. As a comprehensive mapping of currently available public and private financing schemes was recently carried out in the projects CoolLIFE and SAPEHA, this will be shown and used to collect potential sources of funding in the exercise.

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  Giulia Conforto

  Senior Researcher and Certified Project Manager at e-think

This lecture explores the engineering and design principles of district cooling systems, vital for sustainable urban cooling. Participants will grasp key concepts including system layout design, cooling load estimation, and technology selection, enabling them to contribute effectively to the implementation and optimisation of district cooling projects in urban settings. Tools for design of the district cooling pipelines will be also provided and explained.

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  Igor Krupenski

  HeatConsult CEO

The second excursion will take the participants to the district cooling facilities in Linz, an important component of the city's energy infrastructure. As the primary provider of heating and cooling in Upper Austria, Linz AG operates three district cooling centres in the city and three local district cooling plants. During the site visit, participants will learn how cooling is provided through the use of electric chillers and how heat is converted into cold via absorption chillers. This understanding will highlight the potential of these technologies to conserve energy and minimize environmental impact.

In this lecture, we're going to look at why it's important to improve and transform existing district heating systems. We'll start by looking at why there's a need for transformation of district heating systems in the first place. We'll then look at the technical and economic aspects of the transformation from two different angles. One is the heat source perspective, with a focus on low-temperature heat from renewables and waste heat sources. For instance, you'll learn about the potential of using waste heat from urban sewer systems. On the other hand, you'll also look at building services engineering and the question of how much energy refurbishment is needed to reduce the temperature of the building's heating system. To do this, you'll learn about the innovative concept of a temperature cadastre and how it can be used in heat planning.

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  Stefan Holler

  Professor at HAWK, Göttingen University of Applied Science and Arts

The lecture will introduce the Austrian Heatmap, which is the entry point to geolocated data related to heating and cooling in Austria. The available data will be explained, and their potential use will be discussed. Furthermore, the national comprehensive assessment of efficient heating and cooling (according to EED2023, Art. 25) will be introduced, which is the legal basis of the platform and related analyses.

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  Marcus Hummel

  Lead Researcher & Managing Director of e-think

Ready to hack? This year's Summer School will feature a Hackathon! This competition will encourage cross-functional collaboration, creative thinking, and the development of essential soft skills. Participants will tackle one or more challenges related to the REWARDHeat EU-funded project on low temperature DH and waste heat recovery, working in teams to find the best solutions and innovative ideas. The most outstanding showcase will be awarded. Get ready to collaborate, create and compete!

Ready to hack? This year's Summer School will feature a Hackathon! This competition will encourage cross-functional collaboration, creative thinking, and the development of essential soft skills. Participants will tackle one or more challenges related to the REWARDHeat EU-funded project on low temperature DH and waste heat recovery, working in teams to find the best solutions and innovative ideas. The most outstanding showcase will be awarded. Get ready to collaborate, create and compete!

Ready to hack? This year's Summer School will feature a Hackathon! This competition will encourage cross-functional collaboration, creative thinking, and the development of essential soft skills. Participants will tackle one or more challenges related to the REWARDHeat EU-funded project on low temperature DH and waste heat recovery, working in teams to find the best solutions and innovative ideas. The most outstanding showcase will be awarded. Get ready to collaborate, create and compete!