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Utrecht

CED for the Future - Collective Energy Districts for the Future of sustainable and integrated urban energy systems

Energy transition

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Utrecht

Location

The Collective Energy District approach is piloted in Merwede, a new inner-city development in Utrecht with 4,250 dwellings, 55% of which are affordable housing. In this area, the municipality and private developers have formed the Owners Collective Merwede, a unique public-private partnership for sustainable urban development. To test scalability, the approach will be applied to 10 pilot projects of various sizes, including new developments and renovation sites across the city.

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Urban authorities

The City of Utrecht is the MUA, being responsible for bringing together key partners to initiate the Energyhub Merwede Cooperative, as well as for detailing the governance model, integrated energy system design, and user incentive programmes. The MUA will also join the Energyhub as an energy user with two schools, a sports facility and a health institute.

Main Urban Authority

City of Utrecht

Netherlands

Transfer partners

Transfer Partners are urban authorities that join the EUI-Innovative Action project to observe and learn. Their primary aim is to enhance the adaptability of the project's solutions to different urban contexts within the EU. These partners play a crucial role in facilitating knowledge exchange among EU cities and fostering innovation. They come from different EU member states than the project Main Urban Authority and participate during the project's implementation phase. Each project generally involves three Transfer Partners. The involvement of Transfer Partners is vital for ensuring the project's innovative solutions are effectively adaptable and replicable in various contexts across the EU.

Transfer Partner 1

Transfer Partner 2

Transfer Partner 3

Delivery partners

A Delivery Partner is an organization selected for its expertise and experience to help design and implement specific parts of a project. Their role is to carry out certain tasks, create outputs, and manage a part of the project's budget. They are essential for bringing in knowledge and skills that enhance the project's overall value.

  • University of Applied Science Utrecht
  • Technical University Delft
  • Woonin
  • Portaal
  • Bo-Ex
  • Essent Energy Infrastructure Solutions B.V. (Essent)
  • ClimateConversations Netherlands
  • WKO Merwede
  • Mobility Company Merwede
  • Stedin Netbeheer B.V.