Course Description

Data centers are under increasing pressure to be environmentally friendly, meet regulations, and give something back to their local communities. With that in mind, how can data centers ensure they are not wasting resources while increasing their sustainability? 

In this learning activity we explore one such opportunity: for data centers to use the heat they generate to provide district heating to the surrounding areas.

This e-learning module forms part of the DCD>Academy online-learning library and can be used towards DCP or DCS recertification.

Learning Objectives

By completing this activity, you will be able to demonstrate a greater awareness and engage in professional discussions on the following:

• The physical, political, and economic factors involved in adopting heat reuse
• The basic principles of district heating
• How data center resources can be used to support district heating
• The benefits of heat reuse in district heating systems.