District heating and cooling (DHC) is especially effective in areas of high building density, making it invaluable in this era of growing urbanization and increased energy and environmental challenges. As a result, many countries are establishing or renewing their commitment to distict heating and cooling and combined heat and power (CHP) and the potential they hold. That is why it is more important than ever for the world's na- tions to share best practices of DHC and CHP and continue to conduct research that will further improve system operations, efficiencies and resulting benefits. A major international research programme operating under the auspices of The International Energy Agency (IEA) does just that.
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