District heating for companies insight control and future proof management
Why district heating is also relevant for companies
District heating is often associated with housing, but more and more companies and institutions are connected to a heating network. That is not surprising. District heating offers a sustainable alternative to natural gas and uses collective heat sources such as residual heat, geothermal energy or heat pumps. For companies, this means an opportunity to reduce CO₂ emissions and at the same time comply with increasingly strict laws and regulations.
However, district heating for companies also brings new challenges. How do you gain control of your consumption, how do you ensure transparency for users and how do you prevent malfunctions or inefficient use?
Challenges for companies with district heating
For business users it is about more than just supplying heat. Companies and institutions often face:
- High peak demand at times when many users need heat.
- Spread out locations, which makes central insight difficult.
- Strict compliance requirements, such as EED and CSRD reporting.
- High expectations of reliability, because comfort for residents or employees is crucial.
This is where smart energy management comes in. In addition to technical challenges, legal obligations also play a role. In our blog What changes in district heating from 2026 you can read how the new Heat Act will affect companies.
Smart control of heat delivery sets
Data driven work does not stop at collecting consumption data. Only when that data leads to action does real added value arise. A good example is the smart control of heat delivery sets via the Aurum EnergyGrip platform.
Practical example Unica and EnergyGrip
With this solution, heat companies can not only read meter data, but also detect malfunctions and intervene remotely. Think of resetting the hot water supply or controlling valves. In practice, this is already being applied by parties such as Unica, which with a KZ delivery set via EnergyGrip both detects malfunctions and manages them actively.
Benefits of smart control:
- Faster handling of malfunctions because alarms are received and processed immediately.
- Fewer physical maintenance visits because interventions can take place remotely.
- More reliability for residents, who often do not even notice that a malfunction has occurred.
Especially in the context of the Collective Heat Act, where reliability and transparency are central, smart control is an important building block. It makes district heating not only predictable and affordable, but also efficient and customer oriented.
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Also read our blog about the energy management system for companies.
How to optimize district heating in multiple business locations
Challenges in heat management across multiple sites
For many organizations with multiple buildings, such as housing corporations, healthcare institutions or municipalities, it is a challenge to monitor heat consumption centrally. Without overview, insight often remains limited to separate invoices or individual meters per location.
EnergyGrip as a central solution
With an energy management system (EMS) such as EnergyGrip it becomes possible to monitor district heating for multiple buildings at the same time. All measurement data comes together in one platform. This allows you to:
- Compare consumption per building to see which locations perform efficiently and where waste occurs.
- Generate central reports, ideal for audits, CSRD reporting or internal KPIs.
- Apply smart control by adjusting settings or immediately detecting and resolving deviations.
- Manage costs at portfolio level, not only gaining control of one building, but of the entire real estate portfolio.
Business advantages at portfolio level
Especially for organizations with multiple buildings this offers scale benefits. It prevents each location from having to be managed separately and makes data driven choices possible for investments, maintenance and sustainability.
Conclusion district heating for companies requires smart solutions
District heating can be an important step towards sustainability for companies and institutions. At the same time it requires control of consumption, transparency and reliable management. With solutions such as EnergyGrip, organizations not only gain insight into their district heating consumption, but can also manage processes more intelligently, manage multiple locations centrally and prevent malfunctions.
This makes district heating for companies not only sustainable and efficient, but also predictable and future proof.
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Frequently asked questions about district heating for companies
What are the benefits of district heating for companies?
Sustainability, reliability, space saving and predictable tariffs from 2026.
Are there also disadvantages?
Limited choice of supplier and lack of insight without smart monitoring.
How can I optimize my district heating consumption?
With an EMS such as EnergyGrip you can monitor consumption and smartly control heat delivery sets.
What changes from 2026 with the Collective Heat Act?
Municipalities will take control, public participation becomes mandatory and tariffs will be based on actual costs.
Is smart control of delivery sets relevant for my company?
Yes, especially for organizations that want to increase reliability, efficiency and customer satisfaction.