A district heating system for increased energy efficiency, reduced use of fossil fuels and CO2 emissions

Business plan for the implementation of a CHP and a district heating network

The Aziende Industriali di Lugano (AIL) examined the construction and operation of a combined heat and power plant (CHP) with large heat pumps and cogeneration at the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) Bioggio and a district heating network. To accurately evaluate such an important investment, AIL needed a detailed business plan for the design, construction and long-term operation of the project. Use of available resources, development of energy costs (renewable & conventional) and legal requirements were all incorporated into the scenarios. TM.RESULTS channeled the decision making process, prepared the detailed business plan and guided the internal discussions until a decision was reached.

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