Implementation begins with detailed planning, issuing and publishing tenders, followed by selecting contractors and completing necessary legislative procedures. Each measure should have a detailed plan outlining timelines, required resources, and responsible parties. A periodic, milestone-based schedule (e.g. annual planning) should be established to monitor progress and adjust timelines and actions as needed. For quality assurance of the specific infrastructure projects, the implementation of the quality management process QM for DHC (based on QM for Biomass DH Plants) is recommended at this point at the latest.
- Detailed planning of implementation measures (specific infrastructure projects)
- Tendering processes
- Legislative procedures
- Quality assurance implementation (QM for DHC)
Useful links
| Tool | Link | Description | Category (main focus) | Picture |
| IEA DHC - TS5 Annex - Integration of Renewable Energy Sources into existing District Heating and Cooling Systems | https://www.iea-dhc.org/2019-2024-annex-ts5 | IEA DHC Annex TS5 reviewed international best practices for adding renewable energy sources to existing large urban district heating and cooling systems. Target is to decarbonize these systems faster and more cost-effectively by providing practical knowledge on renewable technologies, system transformation, decentralized integration, and supportive policy frameworks. The TS5 Guidebook summarizes the findings in a practical format for district heating professionals, authorities, and policymakers. | best practice |
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| QM Toolbox | https://programme2014-20.interreg-central.eu/Content.Node/ENTRAIN.html | Several documents on the quality management (QM) of biomass district heating systems are available. These tools support the more efficient realisation and operation of district heating systems with a variety of renewable energy sources. | planning |  |
