Background
To promote district cooling as a technology and bring together the key stakeholders, government organizations, policy-makers, private sector institutions, industry, civil society organizations, academicians and researchers, a District Cooling International Conference (DCIC) is being co-hosted under Energise organized by Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) as a dedicated conference on District Cooling.
About the Conference
The PMU for Energy Efficient Cooling project, led by AEEE, with support from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and GIZ India, in collaboration with International partner Asia Pacific Urban Energy Association (APUEA) has curated the conference focused on the expansion of district cooling and the exchange of global knowledge and insights, revolving primarily around three overarching themes related to District Cooling Systems (DCS):
Urban Integration and Governance
Economic and Financial Viability
Resource Circularity and Energy Transition
Urban Integration and Governance: The theme would explore the challenges and opportunities of planning and designing district cooling systems, including the integration of these systems with existing infrastructure, the optimization of system size and capacity, and the impact of local climate and environmental factors on system design.
Economic and Financial Viability: The theme would examine the business case for district cooling systems, including the financial benefits and risks for developers, building owners, and operators, as well as the role of policy and regulation in promoting the adoption of these systems.
Resource circularity and Energy Transition: The theme would explore the significance of DCS in supporting energy transition and its benefits of integrating it in a city, along with other utilities. District cooling promotes resource circularity by integrating waste heat from industrial processes and power generation, thus repurposing excess heat that would otherwise go unused. This innovative approach aligns with sustainability goals, fostering a more environmentally friendly urban landscape and advancing the circular economy agenda.
Conference venue
We strongly recommend that all delegates stay at the venue to maximize the learning & networking opportunities.
Day 1 : 31st October 2023
| Time (IST) | Day 1 : 31st October 2023 |
| 9:30 to 10:30 | Registration for District Cooling International Conference and Tea |
| 10:30 to 11:00 | Welcome Address – by the EE Cool PMU
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| Thematic Session 1: Sustainable Strategies for Cooling Urban Landscape: Integration of District Cooling in Urban Planning and its Governance | |
| 11:00 to 12:15 | Context Setting Presentation (20 mins)
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| 12:15 to 12:30 | Audience Q&A |
| Special Addresses | |
| 12:30 to 12:45 |
Special Address by Bureau of Energy Efficiency
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| 12:45 to 13:00 | Keynote Address by Danish Ambassador
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| Lunch Break | |
| 13:00 to 14:00 | Networking Lunch |
| Thematic Session 2: Securing Investments for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Exploring Business and Financial Frameworks for District Cooling Initiatives | |
| 14:00 to 15:15 | Context Setting Presentations (20 mins)
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| 15:15 to 15:30 | Audience Q&A |
| 15:30 to 16:00 | Tea Break and Networking |
| Thematic Session 3: Energy Transition and Resource Circularity: Recognising the Full Potential of District Energy Systems | |
| 16:00 to 17:15 | Context Setting Presentation (20 mins)
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| 17:15 to 17:30 | Audience Q&A |
| 17:30 to 19:00 | Networking high tea and the Exhibition visit |
| 19:30 onwards | Gala Dinner- Co-hosted by APUEA (by special invite) |
Day 2 : 1st November 2023
| Time (IST) | Day 2 : 1st November 2023 |
| 9:30 to 9:35 |
Key Insights from Day 1 and Introduction to Day 2 activities
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| 9:35 to 10:45 | Knowledge sharing by the international participants/delegations, and inputs on the roadmap for upscaling DCS in India
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| Group Activity by UNEP: Exploring the Future of District Cooling in India | |
| 10:45 to 12:50 |
Welcome and Introduction (15 minutes)
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| 12:50 to 13:00 | Summary and Vote of Thanks (AEEE)
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| Lunch Break | |
| 13:00 to 14:00 | Lunch- Participants from the DC Conference join the Inaugural lunch for Energise Research conference organized by AEEE |
| Energise | |
| 14:00 onwards | Inaugural session for the Energise research conference |
Supported by
In cooperation with
Hosts
International Partner
Bishal Thapa
Fred Sherman
Sumedha Malaviya
Satish Kumar
The three main global energy concerns of providing access to modern energy, enhancing the security of the energy supply, and minimising the impact of energy systems on the climate have an impact on both national and international energy governance. To develop solutions that address the many facets of these difficulties, however, a variety of actors and stakeholders must be included due to the complexity of the energy challenges.
Cities are responsible for more than 70% of the world’s energy consumption and 40% to 50% of its greenhouse gas emissions. Managing increasing urbanisation is a challenge, and nations must deal with the effects it will have on the environment in terms of energy and climate.
Our transition to a future with lower carbon emissions depends heavily on buildings. They are our places of residence, rest, and employment; they also account for around one-third of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 40% of the world’s energy usage.