DHC in Helsinki - The Ultimate Heating and Cooling Solution for a Large Urban Area

摘要

Since the 1950's there has been a successful district energy business in Helsinki. It has been the main reason for superior energy efficiency and low CO_2 emissions both in heating and cooling in the capital of Finland as well as providing clean air for the whole metropolitan area. The system has been developed on a commercial basis based on customers' own willingness to select a district energy solution. It also provides a profitable energy business for the local energy company, Helsinki Energy. The Helsinki DHC system is a good example of the ultimate urban energy solution that provides benefits for the customer, energy company, metropolitan area and for all of society as well.