Engineering
3 years ago

District Heating Networks Poised to Outshine Heat Pumps in Environmental Impact

Energy Reports
Environmental Life Cycle Assessment scenarios for a district heating network. An Italian case study
Jacopo Famiglietti, Luisa Gerevini, Giulia Spirito, Marianna Pozzi, Alice Dénarié, Rossano Scoccia, Mario Motta

Paper Summary

Related papers

Theme background image
Environmental Science
8 years ago

Eco-friendly electric train design slashes greenhouse gas emissions and resource depletion.

Life Cycle Assessment
E-Waste Recycling
Fuel Estimation
2 views
Theme background image
Materials Science
4 years ago

Plant fibers' life-cycle and environmental impact assessments reveal sustainable solutions for eco-friendly bio-composites.

Natural Composites
Additive Manufacturing
Life Cycle Assessment
2 views
Theme background image
Engineering
5 years ago

CO2 heat pump outperforms in providing efficient heating for buildings

Refrigeration Systems
Geothermal Energy
Energy Efficiency

District heating networks in Europe can help reduce carbon emissions by using renewable energy sources and waste heat. A study compared a district heating system in Milan with electric heat pumps for a new building area. Despite higher CO2 emissions, district heating could have similar climate impacts in the future due to renewable integration. In 2030, district heating and heat pumps could have similar climate change impacts. However, district heating showed better overall environmental performance in both scenarios, with a significant reduction in environmental impact compared to heat pumps.