{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Energy Canvas with Celtic Dynamics","title":"District Heating 101","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/40105f5e\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2170,"description":"Urban decarbonisation relies on a critical shift from individual building retrofits to centralised infrastructure solutions.\nWe explore how district heating transforms urban energy by centralising heat production and utilising local waste sources, providing a secure and cost-effective alternative to fossil fuel boilers.\nDavid Connolly, CEO of HeatGrid Ireland and Chairperson of the Irish District Energy Association, joins us to break down how to scale this technology. David brings deep expertise from his time in Denmark and his leadership in national energy planning projects, helping us understand the practical path forward for Ireland.\nThings We Spoke About\nDefining district heating systems\nHistory of European adoption\nEnergy security and stability\nBarriers to Irish implementation\nFuture of heating systems\nGUEST DETAILS\nDavid Connolly is the CEO of HeatGrid Ireland, a company developing low-carbon district heating networks. \nHe is also the Chairperson of the Irish District Energy Association, which he co-founded in 2017. A former Associate Professor at Aalborg University, he led the Heat Roadmap Europe project and previously served as CEO of Wind Energy Ireland.\nMORE INFORMATION\nAbout The Energy Canvas Podcast\nThe Energy Canvas is brought to you by Celtic Dynamics, exploring the intersection of engineering innovation, sustainability, and business success in Ireland's evolving energy landscape. Each episode features conversations with industry leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs driving real climate action and decarbonisation solutions.\nSubscribe and Connect\nTo stay updated on the latest episodes and energy sector insights, visit celticdynamics.ie or search \"The Energy Canvas\" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast platform.\nGet In Touch\nHave a question about energy systems, hydrogen technology, or want to suggest a future guest? Contact us at www.celticdynamics.com or connect with Celtic Dynamics on LinkedIn:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/EE1DSzgh7QouiwkZWNnr3IlhW-pODOTZWHht2GpycDI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lNDJl/ZTlhYjcyNTI5Yjkx/NTk4MGRiZTA5OTYx/NTgwZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}