| Title | District Heating: Legal & Institutional Parameters |
|---|---|
| Authors | Wonstolen, Kenneth A. |
| Year | 1979 |
| Conference | Geothermal Resources Council Transactions |
| Keywords | Direct Use; District Heating; Legal; Cascaded Use; Centralized Supply; Waste Heat; Co Generation; Utility; Public Service Communication; Authorization; Incorporation; Institutional; Building codes; National Conference of State Legislation; NATL |
| Abstract | District heating is a proven vehicle for the direct application of geothermal energy. Successful systems currently exist in Iceland, France and the U.S. with numerous others in planning or construction stages. As geothermal resources come online, district heating is likely to be a widespread method of utilization. Such systems will provide centralized space conditioning, as well as "cascaded" uses where feasible. Legal and institutional factors should be examined to ensure an adequate foundation for implementing geothermal district heating. |