670-15 District Energy Basics
Learning objectives
- Define district energy
- Identify examples in which district energy is a viable solution
- Recall the advantages and disadvantages of district heating/cooling
Course overview
District energy systems play an important role in how campuses, hospitals, and dense urban areas efficiently meet heating and cooling demands. In this course, learners explore how centralized plants distribute steam, hot water, and chilled water to multiple buildings through shared underground networks. Real-world examples and explanations illustrate how district energy works, including common configurations such as combined heat and power systems. Learners also review key advantages and disadvantages to better understand when district energy is an effective solution for modern facilities. District Energy Basics is part of the Heating & Cooling Fundamentals training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
