Call for applications

The International District Energy Climate Awards

Awarding those who lead the way in providing clean, sustainable, district energy solutions.

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Deadline: April 1st, 2011

This is the second global award competition and it is open to communities and cities that have embraced district heating and/or district cooling as a vital part of their sustainable future.

The District Energy Climate Awards recognize the achievements of cities and communities across the globe who demonstrate local leadership by providing clean, sustainable energy solutions.

Applications can be submitted by owners, operators, or communities served by the system within one of the following four categories:

a) new district energy scheme,

b) expansion of existing scheme,

c) modernization of existing

d) district cooling.

The award serves to:

• Identify and recognize systems that illustrate the overall importance of district energy (heating & cooling) in providing sustainable energy solutions.

• Provide a global benchmark for environmental excellence.

• Offer a platform for sharing successful ideas and efforts and encourage further interest in district energy.
  

Eligibility

Systems must have been in operation for at least two (2) years. Start of operation will be determined by the date of continuous service to the first customer or facility. Previous years entrants are eligible to reapply.

Submissions

The submissions will be reviewed by an international panel of experts and chaired by Yves Delaby, President of the DHC+ Technology Platform. The evaluation panel will again be supervised by the International Energy Agency.(IEA)