To support this ambition, Veolia is launching “Ecothermal Grid,” an innovative offering based on a comprehensive approach to carbon-neutral district heating. This new offering tarobtains additional revenue of €350M by 2030 and addresses critical challenges for communities: decarbonization, energy efficiency, security, and financial accessibility. The “Ecothermal Grid” offering, launched on the occasion of this inauguration, combines renewable energies, waste heat recovery, heat pumps, electric boilers, and AI-powered digital tools to maximize efficiency, reduce emissions, and provide sustainable and cost-effective energy.
The district heating market is experiencing rapid expansion in Europe: valued at 60 billion euros in 2023, it is expected to reach 80 billion euros by 2030. With nearly 500 heat networks in Europe serving 7 million customers and an average efficiency of 88% (compared to 75% on average in Europe), Veolia has already contributed to avoiding nearly 2 Mt of CO₂ between 2021 and 2024.
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