Pilots
Low2HighDH Roadshow visits Rydułtowy to support the district heating transition
The Low2HighDH project continues to support district heating operators in developing practical pathways towards decarbonisation. As part of the project’s Roadshow series, in March 2026 the Low2HighDH team visited Rydułtowy, Poland, one of the project’s 10 pilot district heating sites.
The Roadshows are an essential element of the support provided through Low2HighDH. They bring together district heating operators, municipalities, housing associations and other local stakeholders to discuss the future of their district heating systems and present the tailored Technical and Investment Plans developed within the project.
During the visit to Rydułtowy, project experts met with the district heating operator and local stakeholders to present the proposed technical solutions and investment strategy designed to support the site’s long-term transition towards a more sustainable district heating system. The meeting also provided an opportunity to exchange views on local priorities, implementation challenges and the steps needed to turn the proposed measures into future investment projects.
The Rydułtowy district heating system currently operates as a high-temperature network, with coal remaining its primary heat source. Through Low2HighDH, the site is receiving dedicated technical and economic support to identify the most appropriate decarbonisation pathway, exploring solutions that can gradually reduce fossil fuel dependency while maintaining a secure and reliable heat supply for local consumers.
The proposed transition has the potential to deliver significant environmental benefits, including:
– Around 2,300 tonnes of CO₂ emissions avoided each year
– More than 10,500 MWh of fossil fuel use replaced annually
– A future district heating mix with up to 84% renewable heat
Beyond the technical assessment, the Roadshow highlighted the importance of collaboration between all actors involved in the local heating sector. By engaging municipalities, housing associations, district heating operators and other stakeholders from the early planning stages, Low2HighDH helps build the shared understanding and local support needed to advance future investments.
The Rydułtowy Roadshow marks another important milestone in the project’s mission to help high-temperature district heating systems transition towards cleaner, more efficient and resilient heat supply. Similar Roadshows are being organised across all 10 pilot sites, strengthening cooperation between technical experts and local communities while supporting the implementation of tailored decarbonisation strategies.
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Low2HighDH Roadshow visits Karmelava to support the transition towards sustainable district heating
The Low2HighDH project continues its Roadshow series across the 10 pilot district heating sites, bringing together district heating operators, municipalities and local stakeholders to discuss practical pathways towards cleaner and more efficient heat supply.
In March 2026, the Low2HighDH team visited Karmelava, Lithuania, where the district heating system is operated by UAB Komunalinių paslaugų centras.
The visit provided an opportunity to gain first-hand insight into the local district heating system and the community it serves. In addition to touring the district heating plant, the project team visited residential buildings and a local school supplied by the network, helping to better understand the role of district heating in supporting everyday life for local residents and public institutions.
A key part of the visit was the Roadshow meeting, which brought together representatives of the municipality, housing associations, the district heating operator and other local stakeholders. During the session, the Low2HighDH experts presented the site’s tailored Technical and Investment Plans, outlining the proposed improvements to the district heating system and the investments needed to support its long-term decarbonisation.
These discussions play an important role in the Low2HighDH approach. By engaging all relevant local actors from the early planning stages, the project helps build a shared understanding of the proposed solutions, encourages collaboration and creates the support needed for future implementation.
The Karmelava district heating system is a centralised high-temperature network that currently uses lumpy peat as its primary fuel. Through Low2HighDH, the operator is receiving dedicated technical and economic support to identify the most suitable pathway towards a cleaner and more sustainable heat supply.
The proposed transition has the potential to deliver significant environmental benefits, including:
– Around 1,980 tonnes of CO₂ emissions avoided each year
– More than 3,300 MWh of fossil fuel use replaced annually
– A future district heating mix based on 100% renewable heat
The Karmelava Roadshow demonstrated that successful district heating decarbonisation depends not only on technical solutions, but also on strong cooperation between local authorities, district heating operators, housing associations and the wider community.
As Low2HighDH continues its Roadshow series across all 10 pilot sites, these meetings are helping transform technical and investment plans into a shared vision for the future—laying the foundations for cleaner, more resilient and more sustainable district heating systems across Central and Eastern Europe.
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