Originating in the 19th century, district heating and cooling (DHC) systems are today taking advantage of new technologies to provide the energy efficiency and thermal flexibility needed in 21st century applications.
Over the last 10 years, as electricity costs hit new highs, DHC system growth in North America has risen, adding an average 27 million square feet of connected customer building space per year. A recent study expects global growth will expand 5.8% annually to make consumption of thermal energy produced by DHC systems a $243 billion industry by 2024.