Ebook The New District Energy: Building Blocks for Sustainable Community Development
As world demand for fossil fuels increases and energy supplies become harder to access, the price of energy is expected to rise. Governments and businesses are beginning to pay close attention to the role of energy in the design, development and operation of buildings and whole communities. District energy systems can help communities advance sustainable growth goals and manage the changing nature of risk in the generation and delivery of energy, while contributing to broader community economic development.
Given concerns about the reliability of municipal infrastructure and the effects of greenhouse gases, coupled with opportunities presented by the emergence of alternative fuels and improvements in technology that allows for local scale energy production, businesses, industries and municipalities are taking an interest in the potential of district energy systems.
Although district energy is a proven technology in use across Canada, successful start-ups of district energy systems still face challenges. The New District Energy: Building Blocks for Sustainable Community Development is written for elected officials, policy makers, corporate decision-makers, investors, building owners, planners, environmental managers and all other individuals and organizations interested in district energy. It is intended to encourage information sharing and provide ideas on how to advance district energy development in communities across Canada.
The handbook:
- identifies who can use district energy;
- lists the benefits provided by district energy;
- offers suggestions for overcoming common challenges experienced by communities initiating a district energy system;
- includes a checklist to help accelerate the uptake of district energy systems in a community.
The handbook is part of a series of products and tools prepared for Urban Energy Solutions (UES), a national knowledge-building, outreach and awareness initiative dedicated to showing how district energy can contribute to local community infrastructure and energy conservation in urban regions. Production of the handbook has been made possible through a financial contribution from Infrastructure Canada and the Toronto Atmospheric Fund.
Contents
1. Introduction
2. What is District Energy?
2.1. How Does it Work?
3. Who Can Use District Energy?
3.1. Applications
4. Why District Energy Now?
4.1. A Short History
4.2. Current Market Drivers
5. What Are the Benefits of District Energy?
5.1. Community Benefits
5.2. Environmental Benefits
5.3. Business Benefits
6. Overcoming Challenges to Implementing District Energy
6.1. Concentrate Urban Form
6.2. Work with the Community
6.3. Use Integrated Design
6.4. Build Knowledge, Know-How and Technical Skills
6.5. Partner to Improve Project Financing and Reduce Development Risk
6.6. Build a Customer Base Early and Get “Green” Certified
7. Preparing for District Energy
7.1. A Checklist for Success
8. Quick Starting District Energy
Glossary of Terms
Endnotes
Bibliography
Assistance and Resources
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