India’s cities are heating up, with extreme summer heat posing a significant challenge for local administrations, especially in rapidly growing urban areas like Tamil Nadu. In Chennai, the state capital, cooling accounts for over 50% of household energy consumption. To address this, the GIZ’s Energy Efficient Cooling project, in collaboration with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and Tabreed India, organized a regional workshop on ‘Cooling India’s Cities’ in Chennai.
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The workshop brought together key stakeholders, government officials, and experts to discuss strategies for integrating district cooling and energy solutions into Tamil Nadu’s urban planning. Key discussion points included:
- Technological opportunities and limitations of District Cooling Systems (DCS), with case studies on greenfield and brownfield projects.
- Mapping the policy and practice ecosystem, highlighting the need for a long-term vision for sustainable cooling solutions.
- Building networks among government officials, utilities, private sector leaders, developers, and researchers to promote innovative district cooling solutions.
This workshop marks a significant step towards integrating district cooling and energy solutions into Tamil Nadu’s urban planning.
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