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Call for applications: Global District Energy Climate Awards
District energy systems are essential to reducing CO2 emissions and increasing
energy efficiency in our cities. The environmental, economic and social benefits of
harnessing surplus heat and using local renewable energy sources make district
heating and cooling the sensible choice for communities seeking to promote
economic growth while minimizing the environmental consequences. The time has
come to recognise communities that have embraced district heating and cooling as a
vital sustainable energy solution.
The first District Energy Climate awards aim at recognizing the achievements cities
and communities across the globe that demonstrate local district energy leadership in
providing clean, sustainable energy solutions.
The award serves to:
• Provide a global benchmark for environmental excellence.
• Provide a platform for sharing ideas and efforts that have made systems successful.
• Identify and recognize systems that illustrate the overall importance of district
energy in providing sustainable energy solutions.
Eligibility
Systems must have been in operation for at least two (2) years. Start of operation will
be determined by the date of continuous service to first customer or facility.
Benefits to Winners
• International recognition at an awards ceremony that will be part of a District
Energy Climate Summit in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 3rd November 2009.
• A letter from the International Energy Agency informing the community’s mayor,
president or city council or university or other designated individuals about the
award.
• A plaque symbolizing the award.
• Large media attention through international press communique and conference.
• Presentation of all projects submitted in a dedicated section on the summit website
and in a special edition of a professional magazine with international outreach.

Submissions
1. Cover sheet stating the name of the system, location of the system, name of the
owner, type of ownership, and the name, phone number and address of the person
submitting the portfolio.
2. Photographs of applicable system facilities (not more than 10).
3. Written description of the system, its history, configuration of production units,
distribution network, number or square footage of buildings or customer facilities
served, average age of production & distribution system facilities.
4. Data and written description supporting the systems’s success in:
•Lowering primary energy use and CO2 emissions in comparison to other
available energy options.
•Environmental compliance strategies successfully implemented (i.e. emission
reduction credits, performance labelling, etc.)
•Increasing energy performance of existing and new building stock
•Utilising innovative technological solutions and developing strategies for the
future.
5. Written description and/or documentation of customer relations, customer
satisfaction, communications and marketing efforts (customer newsletters/
communications, customer service seminars, customer retention efforts, customer
service improvements, etc.).
6. General documentation of the positive impact the system and its employees have
on the community or area served. This would include participation in professional
organisations, awards and recognition received, involvement in community
activities, letters from customers etc.,
More than one system will be recognised with this award (4 size categories).
Winners will be announced at the District Energy Summit on 3rd November 2009.
Award Applications must be received no later than 25th September 2009 at the
following address:
Tom Kerr
International Energy Agency
9, rue de la Federation
Paris CEDEX 75739 France
Tel + 33 1 40 57 67 84 E-mail: tom.kerr@iea.org

www.copenhagenenergysummit.org