District energy offers tremendous economic and emission reduction benefits for a city or county, but ownership models matter! Based on experience from the European market, Mr. Bo Riisgaard Pedersen will discuss pros and cons of different ownership models for DE systems, in terms of achieving the most cost effective heat planning at city level, consumer prices, consumer protection, investor protection, and democratic control with important urban development decisions.
Bo Riisgaard Pederson, Consulate General of Denmark