BOOSTING ENERGY RESILIENCE: DENMARK SHARES EXPERTISE ON DISTRICT HEATING AT UKRAINE RESILIENCE WEEK/HEAT ENERGY FORUM IN LVIV
Denmark, recognized as a global leader in efficient district heating, showcased its expertise at the forum. With two-thirds of Danish households connected to district heating systems powered by 75% renewable energy, Denmark offers insights for Ukraine's own district heating sector.
As part of the Ukraine-Denmark Energy Partnership Programme (UDEPP), representatives from the DEA’s Centre for Global Cooperation, Kristoffer Toftgaard Nielsen and Sara Blicher Forchhammer, presented six key recommendations for modernizing Ukraine’s district heating network. The recommendations, developed by Danish consulting firm Rambøll, include:
- Updating and harmonizing heat legislation
- Reforming the tariff system
- Integrating urban and heat planning
- Promoting cost-effective and sustainable heat supply
- Strengthening the investment environment
- Enhancing consumer protection and information
The forum also facilitated technical discussions and networking with key stakeholders, including Ukrainian authorities, international organizations such as USAID, GIZ, and the Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO), and Danish enterprises like Grundfos, Linka Energy, and Rambøll. Additionally, Danish municipalities Aarhus and Albertslund shared best practices and innovative solutions for district heating, underscoring Denmark's strong commitment to sustainable energy collaboration.
For more information about the Ukraine-Denmark Energy Partnership Programme (UDEPP), visit the Danish Energy Agency’s website here.