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1. Heating networks
1.1 Networks
Heat networks (and also district heating networks) are the distribution of energy in a form directly usable by the user, without any transformation of its nature, as opposed to the primary energy of a fuel.
Distribution takes place between the heat source and the users via a heating fluid: hot water, superheated water, steam or thermal fluid.
The heat thus distributed is used for a variety of purposes:
heating of residential or industrial premises, with or without air conditioning;
domestic water heating ;
various heaters for industrial production.
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Bibliography
Regulations
Directive 2003/87/EC: greenhouse gas emission allowances (amending Directive 96/61/EC).
Directive 2006/32/EC on energy efficiency services.
Directive 2009/28/EC on the promotion of renewable energies.
Decree 2012-394 of March 23, 2012 on the classification of heating and cooling networks.
Arrêté du 8 août 2013 portant règlement...
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