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IEA sees untapped potential for renewable district heating
What happened
The International Energy Agency says district heating serves more than 600 million people, yet renewables provide only about 7 percent of its energy.
Why it matters
The report finds that existing networks could use more geothermal energy, large heat pumps, waste heat, solar thermal, and thermal storage, turning shared heating infrastructure into a practical decarbonization tool where grids and buildings are ready.
What to watch
- Further verified reporting or data from International Energy Agency and other primary sources.
- How this develops in Global, especially around District Heating, Heat Pumps, Geothermal.
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