ConnectHeat is the first European initiative to develop heating and cooling communities in Europe, implementing seven real pilot cases in different EU countries and putting public authorities and citizens at the heart of energy transitions. Reaching its close in September 2025, the project produced inspiring results including a map of 20+ use case examples, a ...

Gemona del Friuli, in north Friuli Venezia Giulia, is the Italian pilot site of ConnectHeat. With no district heating today, the town relies mostly on gas and oil. The project will create a new network near schools, the gym, and the swimming pool, powered by local biomass and waste heat from the crematorium. Two 400 ...