@inproceedings{8590818,
  abstract     = {{Addressing energy shortage problem, is one of the most complex matters that the world is facing nowadays. Within  this  context,  in  contrast  to  northern  European  countries,  the  Belgian  heat  supply  sector  based  on building and dwelling heating devices is mainly decentralized, while more efficient and centralized  methods such  as  District  Heating  is  scarcely  found.  However,  during  the  last  years  the  interest  in  District  Heating projects has experimented a steady and growth. The evolution and development of such path has confronted and  overcome  
varying  challenges,  policies  incentives,  market  and  society  scenarios.    The  present  paper provides an update of the District Heating sector in Belgium, with the focus on the development in the last 5 years.  Even  though  there  is  a  well  understanding  among  much  of  the  stakeholders  about  the  necessity  of increase  the  share  of  sustainable  energy  sources,  there  still  are  predominant  some  conflict  of  interest  and disagreement about how to achieve this paradigm shift. Hence, this study assesses the prospect of the future increase of District Heating use in the country by mean of a multi-actor analysis perspective. The approach looks forward to systematically explore the system and actor dynamics, to gather synergy between all relevant actors and  achieve  a sustainable and  feasible  framework.  The study indicates that  multi-actor approach  will strengthen cooperation opportunities, increase the attractiveness of the business model and will contribute to precipitate the transition to a sustainable energy base in the country.}},
  articleno    = {{M-07-035}},
  author       = {{Prinzie, Tom and Van Marcke, Caroline and Vaillant Rebollar, Julio and Janssens, Arnold}},
  booktitle    = {{Memorias Quinto Congreso Internacional Medio Ambiente Construido y Desarrollo Sustentable}},
  isbn         = {{9789592615854}},
  keywords     = {{Sustainability,district heating system (DHS),multi-actor analysis,energy legislation.}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  location     = {{La Habana}},
  pages        = {{M-07-035:811--M-07-035:822}},
  publisher    = {{Ministerio de Educacion Superior}},
  title        = {{Transition towards district heating in belgium : challenges, development and prospect}},
  year         = {{2018}},
}