Economics

Economic analysis, funding, tariff design and contracts

Economics decides whether a heat network is built and operated. It links investment and operating costs with funding schemes, tariff design and long-term contractual security. This topic area covers economic analysis to VDI 2067, BEW funding, tariff models and heat supply contracts.

3 articles in this category

Economic Analysis According to VDI 2067

VDI 2067 for district heating networks: net present value, annuity, annual costs and LCOH — with service lives from Part 1 and worked examples.

BEW Funding – Key to Climate-Neutral Heat Supply

Everything about the German federal funding for efficient district heating networks: requirements, rates and application

Tariff Design and Heat Supply Contracts

Tariff structure, heat supply contracts, and technical connection requirements: Contractual foundations of thermal networks

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Building Simulation Dynamic simulation, summer heat protection, BIM and comfort analysis
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Planning Supply area, planning phases and project workflow
Operations Optimization Return temperature, temperature reduction, monitoring and digital twin
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