Abstract:

The cheapest thermal energy solution available nowadays is to use thermal energy produced by district heating systems. However this well-established fact does not reflect in the preferences of Romanian customers. In order to meet the customers’ expectations, district heating companies should implement innovative managerial solutions and adopt long-term strategies. The economic impact of these strategies is important as it decides the attractiveness of the district heating and thus its market success. This paper presents an analysis of the horizontal metering system and its economic impact on a typical Eastern European district heating company.