Coming In From The Cold Improving District Heating Policy In Transition Economies

The term district heating refers to a system of centralised heat production and distribution, typically for urban areas. This publication examines the benefits of district heating, particularly for transition economies, in terms of economic development, environmental aspects, energy security and sustainability, as well as considering policy options and priorities that individual countries can adapt to their own needs. Although it focuses on the countries of the former Soviet Union, Central and South East Europe, the discussion of policy issues can be applied in many other OECD countries.IEA Staff is the author of 'Coming In From The Cold Improving District Heating Policy In Transition Economies', published 2004 under ISBN 9789264108196 and ISBN 926410819X.