Low Carbon Networks
2 Feb 2010
This briefing note describes low carbon networks, sets out their main benefits and reviews ESCos role in the procurement and delivery of these networks.
What is a low carbon network? The first section of the briefing note answers this question which is growing in importance as the benefits to developers, building owners and operators become clear.Energy service companies (ESCos) offer a range of services to facilitate the provision of a low carbon network. They are specialist companies which have their origins in the gas and electricity supply industry. Their role is in the design, installation, operation and maintenace, and finance and energy management of a community energy scheme.
In a community energy scheme, heated and chilled water supplies are produced within a plant room area referred to as the 'energy centre', and circulated to surrounding buildings via distribution pipework.
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