MASTER CLASSES
4,000 participants
in 12 markets since 2014
Introduction
The Heat Academy runs regularly online seminars as introduction to the regular training sessions. The aim at these events is to highlight the concept of decarbonising heating and cooling from different perspectives – political, financial, technical, end-user, supply chain, etc. The sessions are kept on a general level and tailored to give all potential stake holders a basic understanding of the concept of decarbonising heating and cooling – e.g. strategic options, political strategies, technologies, reference cases, financial returns, end user benefits, and the broader opportunities for communities implementing these solutions.
The introduction sessions are offered free of charge.
INTRODUCTION SEMINAR - I
Decarbonising Heating. Now.
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Bigger picture – why decarbonising heating is a priority
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Basic options for decarbonising heating
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Critical to collaborate and replicate – review of projects and cases
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Maximising the broader community benefits of investments
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How to get going – next step
INTRODUCTION SEMINAR - II Decarbonising Heating. How.
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Basic technologies and solutions for each stage of the supply chain
– heat/ cooling provision
– distribution
– connect & control
– building efficiency
– operations & maintenance
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Commercial Plan – Revenue model, Target customers, sales strategy
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Legal framework
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Reducing costs and risks – simplifying, standardising and replicating
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Execution Intelligence – taking projects from the laptop to the trench
INTRODUCTION SEMINAR - III Decarbonising Heating. Who.
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Securing buy-in from all key stake holders
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Political strategy
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Financing strategy
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Communication Strategy
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Property owners – Why heat networks work
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Securing organic expansion
The online introduction seminars are organised in three different geographical regions:
Europe
North America
China
The basic structure and focus of the seminars is similar in all regions. However, the content is adjusted to the specific context of the different geographies, e.g. in terms of political structure and regulations, technical specifications and commercial conditions.
The overall ambition is however to facilitate exchange of experiences and competences between countries and regions. For this reason, the ambition is to present reference cases from all regions at every session, and to highlight differences and similarities in technologies and practices. All sessions are therefore open to all stakeholders, in whatever region they may be based.
TRAINING MODULES
The Master Class programmes are divided into separate modules. Each module consists of a series of seminars combined with more focused workshops enabling more in-depth review of specific topics. The scope and content can be adjusted to the specific needs and priorities of individual investment cases, running in parallel with the execution of a project. The basic philosophy of all Heat Academy programmes is to provide very hands-on and result oriented training services focusing on execution and completion. Whenever possible real-life reference cases will be highlighted, also involving the actual staff involved in these projects. A further aim is to apply the latest digital technologies to support training and project execution, e.g. in terms of simulation tools and project management assistance solutions.
A series of introductory sessions to the programme are offered free-of-charge. The aim of these sessions is to provide an overview of the topics addressed in the Heat Academy master class programme.