Global District Energy Climate Awards

Sustainable Energy Solutions for Today and Tomorrow!

Global District Energy Climate Awards

Energy is vital to the functioning of our societies. We need solutions that make it possible to combine strong economic growth with a low environmental impact and customer convenience.

District Energy Is The Key!

Its infrastructure enables significant carbon footprint reductions by allowing cities to harvest the potential of renewable energies and surplus heat that would otherwise go to waste!

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The 2025 Edition & Awards Ceremony

The GDECA celebrate sustainable district energy solutions in our communities and cities!

These prestigious awards are supported by the International Energy Agency, IEA DHC Technology Collaboration Programme, UN Environment Programme, International District Energy Association (IDEA), Asia Pacific Urban Energy Association (APUEA), and coordinated by Euroheat & Power (EHP).

Over the past 16 years and 8 successful editions, the GDECA has become a premier international platform that highlights exceptional achievements in district energy systems. The 2025 edition promises to continue this proud tradition – and we are thrilled to invite you to take part!

Have you developed or contributed to an innovative, high-performing district heating and cooling solution? If so, this is your opportunity to gain global recognition as one of our next Laureates!

Winners will be celebrated at the Awards Ceremony, taking place 17-20 February 2026 during the Campus Energy Conference in Washington, DC, USA. Mark your calendars and plan to join us for this exciting event!

Awarding The World's Leading Sustainable District Energy Solutions!

What is District Energy?

The fundamental idea of District Energy (DE) is simple: reusing / recycling surplus energy that otherwise would be wasted. District Energy systems are therefore essential to reducing CO2 emissions and increasing energy efficiency in our cities, communities and campuses.

The environmental, economic and social benefits of harnessing surplus heat and using local renewable energy sources make District Energy the sensible choice for communities seeking to promote economic growth while minimizing the environmental consequences.

Why District Energy?

More than half the energy we use for heating and cooling is wasted. District Energy can play an important role in reducing CO2 emissions and increasing energy efficiency in our cities, communities and campuses. For this purpose, representative organisations of the District Energy sector, decided to join forces in leading the way to COP 15 in 2009. Together, these organisations focused their efforts into mobilising members, NGOs, municipal, regional and central governments and politicians for adequate climate action. Since they were launched in 2009, the Global District Energy Climate Awards have offered visibility and recognition to the many communities, cities and campuses around the world that have embraced District Energy as a vital part of their sustainability planning.

How To Get Awarded?

Applications are open to systems that illustrate the overall importance of District Energy (heating & cooling) in providing sustainable energy solutions.

More information HERE

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