Decarbonization of the heating and cooling sector - Ref. 112/26/IR

Heating and cooling of buildings account for a predominant share of energy consumption and CO2 emissions. The challenge of the energytransition and decarbonization of this sector involves citizens, operators, municipalities and policymakers, each with different roles andprerogatives. An integrated approach is needed, which finds concrete application in the Local Heating and Cooling Plan (LHCP) provided forby Directive (EU) 2023/1791 on energy efficiency (EED). Building the databases and the evolution scenarios of an LHCP requires dedicatedtools.