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Can a district heating system store energy?

District heating systems can be used to store energy – for example, a district heating system with thermal storage that uses electricity to heat up water stored in tanks for later use when green power is less plentiful.

Where are district energy systems located?

In the United States, district energy1 systems are typically located on university or college campuses; on hospital or research campuses; on military bases and airports; and in areas of dense building settings, often in the central business districts of larger municipalities (common applications shown in Figure 2).

Who owns a district energy system?

In some cases, the buildings connected to a district energy system are commonly owned, such as in a university campus or hospital setting. In others, the buildings have separate owners, such as in a central business district or segment of a municipality.

How can district energy help balance Tomorrow's electricity system?

District energy can also help balance tomorrow’s electricity system, largely reliant on intermittent renewable sources, by providing flexibility through thermal storage, which is generally less expensive than electricity storage.

Which cities have a district energy system?

Major U.S. cities with downtown district energy systems include New York, Boston, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Denver, Minneapolis, and dozens more. In some cases, the buildings connected to a district energy system are commonly owned, such as in a university campus or hospital setting.

What are the benefits of district energy infrastructure?

The energy security and resilience benefits of district energy infrastructure are widely recognized, and district energy systems are often used to support mission-critical operations in hospi-tals, university research centers, military bases, and specialty industries such as food processing and pharmaceuticals.